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The Defense Secretary of the United States, Llyod Austin, addressed China’s coercive and aggressive actions in a keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense conference. Austin vows that the United States will stand by its partners to resist the pressures of China. In his keynote speech, he said, “Indo-Pacific countries shouldn’t face political intimidation, economic coercion or harassment by maritime militias.” He further said that China’s” moves threaten to undermine security, and stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.” Austin noted numerous areas where China has attempted to pressure its neighbors, but Taiwan has a significant role in Austin’s...
