Austin also criticized the Chinese PLA recently to intercept US military aircraft in an aggressive and unprofessional way, and reiterated that the United States will continue to support the self -defense of allies and partners to prevent "coercion" and "bullying".
He said that the United States does not seek conflict or confrontation, but will not retreat in front of bullying, and reiterate that the United States is committed to maintaining the status quo of the Taiwan Strait and opposing the status quo unilaterally.
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Austin Saturday (June 3) Dialogue in Shangri-La delivered a speech based on the title of "common vision in the Indo-Pacific region".(Photo by Tang Jiahong)
Austin said: "There is no doubt that the Taiwan Strait conflict will be devastating. Therefore, we will resolutely maintain the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, as well as some countries in the world."
However, Austin also pointed out that the Taiwan Strait conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable.
Austin also criticized China to talk to the U.S. military for the control of the Chinese and American military crises.He said: "For the responsible defense leaders, the 'correct timing' of the talks is at any time, all times are 'right time', and 'correct timing' is now."
"Dialogue is necessary, not a reward. At the dinner, shake hands, cannot replace the substantial interaction."
China refused to hold talks during the Sino -US Defense Minister this Monday.China Defense Minister Li Shangfu was at the same table with Austin at the dinner at the dinner on Friday (June 2). The two just shook hands.China insists that the United States does not cancel the sanctions against Li Shangfu, which is to make human obstacles for dialogue.
