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Below is a summary of some of Mr. Blinken’s comments while in office under Obama’s presidency.
Speaking in May 2015 at a conference in Jakarta (Indonesia):
As China seeks to redraw maritime borders, it is undermining confidence in the region.
China’s behavior threatens to set a new precedent, in which the largest countries are free to threaten the smallest. This generates tension, instability and even conflict in the region.
Speaking in June 2015 at the Tan My Security Center (Washington DC, USA):
The way forward for China, as well as its stakeholders, is to stop construction activities in entities in the South China Sea and resolve disputes based on international law.
In eastern Ukraine, as well as in the South China Sea, we are seeing a one-sided and compulsive change in behavior. These are acts against which Washington and its allies coordinate.
Mr. Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in February 2015 in Beijing. |
Speaking in April 2016 at the National University of Hanoi:
The United States will protect national interests and support allies and partners in the region. We do not intend to build bases here, but we will continue to fly by sea, flights where allowed by international law.
Speaking at an April 2016 hearing of the United States Congress:
We have focused heavily on maritime issues, especially China’s tough and provocative actions in the South China Sea that challenge respect for international law, freedom of navigation and the regime. resolve disputes peacefully.
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