USA: Pentagon warns against China's "destabilising" policy towards Taiwan

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Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby gave a press conference in Washington DC on Tuesday warning against China’s ‘pressure’ on Taiwan and in the South China Sea in general, something the US believes could lead to further instability and possible confrontation.
“The PRC has stepped up efforts to intimidate and pressure Taiwan and other allies and partners, including increasing their military activities conducted in the vicinity of Taiwan, the East China Sea and the South China Sea, which we believe are destabilising and only increase the risk of miscalculation,” said Kirby.
He went on to say that the US “are urging Beijing to cease this military diplomatic and economic pressure and the coercion against the Taiwan. We have an abiding interest in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and that’s why we’re going to continue to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability,” after emphasising Washington’s commitment to the One China policy.

SOT, John Kirby, Pentagon spokesperson: “The PRC has stepped up efforts to intimidate and pressure Taiwan and other allies and partners, including increasing their military activities conducted in the vicinity of Taiwan, the East China Sea and the South China Sea, which we believe are destabilizing and only increase the risk of miscalculation. Our support for and defense relationship with Taiwan remains aligned against the current threat posed by the People’s Republic of China and we urge Beijing to honor its commitment to the peaceful resolution of cross straight differences as delineated in the three communiques.”

SOT, John Kirby, Pentagon spokesperson: “We act in accordance with the One China policy and we’ve long abided by that policy. It’s distinct from Beijing’s one China principle, under which the Chinese communist party asserts sovereignty over Taiwan. We take no position over the sovereignty of Taiwan, on sovereignty over Taiwan. We will continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross state issues, consistent with the wishes and best interest of the people of Taiwan. And our commitment to Taiwan is rock solid and contributes to the maintenance of peace and stability across the strait and within the region, again, in keeping with that One China policy.”

SOT, John Kirby, Pentagon spokesperson: “I think he can understand I wouldn’t get into specifics about air defense capabilities, but we do remain concerned by the PRC’s provocative military activity near Taiwan, which, as I said to Tara’s, we find de-stabilizing and increasing the risks of miscalculation. So we’re urging Beijing to cease this military diplomatic and economic pressure and the coercion against the Taiwan. We have an abiding interest in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and that’s why we’re going to continue to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability.”

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