Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,085 posts)
Wed Mar 17, 2021, 12:34 PM Mar 2021

In countering China, U.S. pitches South Korea a sensitive effort involving Japan

SEOUL – The Biden administration made a pitch to South Korean officials on Wednesday for greater collaboration with the United States and Japan as they counter China, a course that could be challenging after years of disagreements between Seoul and Tokyo.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Seoul as part of the Biden administration’s first trip overseas just ahead of a high-stakes meeting between a U.S. delegation led by Blinken and senior Chinese officials in Anchorage on Thursday. The United States is expected to confront Beijing on several issues, including its increasingly aggressive military posture, documented human rights abuses and economic pressure on other countries.

Austin, the retired Army general that Biden selected as defense secretary, took in a South Korean military ceremony that saw him pass by troops in brightly colored uniforms in a convertible, and then lauded South Korea as a “critical partner for our shared priorities in the region,” including upholding “the rules-based international order.”

U.S. officials have said repeatedly that they believe China wants to upset that order, which includes a network of alliances and partnerships devoted to keeping peace that dates back to just after World War II.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/in-countering-china-us-pitches-south-korea-a-sensitive-effort-involving-japan/ar-BB1eGemS?li=BBnb7Kz

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
In countering China, U.S. pitches South Korea a sensitive effort involving Japan (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2021 OP
good luck with that soryang Mar 2021 #1
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Foreign Affairs»In countering China, U.S....