US Defense Secretary Austin pledges to confront China's aggression.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue that the US will not tolerate "coercion and bullying" from China towards its allies and partners, while also assuring Beijing that the US remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and prefers dialogue over conflict. Austin lobbied for support for Washington's vision of a "free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific within a world of rules and rights" to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region. Chinese Lt. Gen. Jing Jianfeng accused Austin of making false accusations against China, while Austin reiterated calls for China to engage in regular, direct communications to prevent any possible conflict.
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