In his preparatory remarks for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Stilwell said the United States did not ask other countries to choose sides, but urged them to oppose China’s “malicious” behavior. to protect sovereignty and economic interests, according to Reuters.
Furthermore, Stilwell noted that the growing tensions between the United States and China will not lead to conflict and Washington is also trying to find ways to cooperate with Beijing.
Stilwell said there have been “particularly serious examples of Beijing’s behavior” in recent months, including: deadly clashes on the disputed border with India; aggressive action in the South China Sea, near Taiwan and the East China Sea; Hong Kong National Security Law …
“These are not actions that show global guilt, but rather come from a bully who does not comply with the law,” Stilwell emphasized.
Stilwell’s comments come as the US government intensifies criticism, embargo and other tough measures against China amid US President Donald Trump’s campaign for re-election in daily elections. 3.11.
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At the hearing, Philip Reeker, the US deputy assistant secretary of state in charge of Europe and Eurasia, said that Europe became the central front in China’s effort to replace its position. America’s world leader, but Russia remains the main military threat there.
Also during the hearing, Democratic senators in the Senate announced their own programs to counter China’s global influence. They proposed bills aimed at improving American competitiveness and adjusting foreign policy toward Beijing.