Vice President Harris of the United States addressed in Singapore, strongly criticizing China for its oppressive actions in the South China Sea and threatening neighboring countries, and to support allies in the Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized that he would deepen his involvement in the community.

US Vice President Harris, who is visiting Southeast Asia, spoke in Singapore on the 24th, saying, "Partnerships with countries in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region are a top priority for the United States. This region is extremely important for the security and prosperity of the United States. It's important. "



"We continue to take oppressive actions, threaten neighboring countries and claim rights to most of the South China Sea, which threatens normative order and national sovereignty," he said. I strongly criticized it.



He added, "The United States supports allies and friends facing these crises. Which country will our involvement in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region challenge or be on the side of a particular country? It does not force us to choose between the United States and China. "



On the other hand, regarding Myanmar, where military crackdowns continue, "The United States continues to have strong concerns about military coups. It condemns violent oppression and supports those who are trying to bring the country back on the road to democracy." He urged countries to cooperate towards democratization in Myanmar.