U.S. Defense Secretary Accuses China Of Destabilizing Indo-Pacific
- 5 years ago
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Sunday that China is destabilizing the Indo-Pacific.
Esper charged Beijing with predatory economics, intellectual property theft and “weaponizing the global commons”.
Reuters reports Esper is on his first overseas trip as U.S. defense secretary, amid an escalating trade war with China.
His comments threaten to inflame already heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Esper charged Beijing with predatory economics, intellectual property theft and “weaponizing the global commons”.
Reuters reports Esper is on his first overseas trip as U.S. defense secretary, amid an escalating trade war with China.
His comments threaten to inflame already heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing.