Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a policy speech on Dec. 14 that the United States will “advance a free and open Indo–Pacific,” and hit out at China for its aggressive actions in the region. “We’re determined to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, where Beijing’s aggressive actions threaten the movement…
Blinken Criticizes Beijing in Speech Outlining Biden Administration’s Indo–Pacific Strategy
December 14, 2021
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