US Secretary of Defense Austin wants to hold a press conference before visiting three Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines and Vietnam, strengthen cooperation with each country, and strengthen the siege network to China, which activates military activities in the South China Sea. Was shown.
US Secretary of Defense Austin will depart on the 23rd and visit three Southeast Asian countries, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines, before a press conference at the Pentagon on the 21st.
In this, Austin said about China's intensification of military activity in the South China Sea: "No country should set rules or impose one-sidedly on one country. Against unfounded and useless China's allegations , Clarify our position. "
He added, "I would like to discuss closely with each country how to update and modernize our response capabilities in order to counter new forms of aggression and intimidation," and would like to strengthen cooperation to improve deterrence. I showed my thoughts.
This is the first time that the Biden administration has sent major ministers to Southeast Asia, six months after its inauguration on the 20th.
Through this visit, the Biden administration intends to show its stance of emphasizing Southeast Asia and strengthen its siege to China by strengthening ties with regional allies and friends.