“We intend to continue to fly, swim and pass where international law allows, in accordance with the principles of freedom of navigation,” RIA Novosti quotes her.
Jean-Pierre emphasized that this policy is consistent with Washington's goals of protecting the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
At the same time, John Kirby, coordinator of the US National Security Council for strategic communications, noted that the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan and adheres to the policy of one China.
On Aug. 8, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said the PRC urges the United States to respect Beijing's overriding interests and abandon illusions about using Taiwan to control China.