US Secretary of Defense “Increasing frequency of Chinese ships entering the Senkaku Islands” 7:59 July 22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Esper criticized the Chinese military for continuing an aggressive attitude in the South China Sea and East China Sea, and pointed out that Chinese ships are increasingly entering the waters around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. , I showed a sense of caution.
US Secretary of Defense Esper spoke on the Internet about security in the Indo-Pacific region yesterday, saying, "The PLA continues to be aggressive in the South China and East China Seas, tracking Vietnam fishing vessels and Malaysia. It is hindering the oil development of the country."
"The Chinese PLA is invading the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands under Japanese administration more and more times," said Esper, adding that Chinese vessels are operating around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. I showed awareness that I was activating, and showed a sense of caution.
In addition, Secretary Esper said, "Japan is an important point in the Asia-Pacific region, and its role in security is increasing." As China continues to strengthen its military power, we expect Japan's role as an ally. I showed you.
The Trump administration reshuffled its former position, which Secretary of State Pompeio issued a statement on the South China Sea on 13th of this month, to promote the settlement of the territorial dispute between the parties, and China gained interests in almost all areas of the South China Sea. We have made our stance against China even clearer, by stating that it is “fully illegal” to assert.