US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday warned China of an attack in Taiwan. This would affect the whole world, would lead to a global economic crisis. He called on Beijing to reach an amicable settlement of the conflict. He also commented on the Ukraine crisis: the US will continue to support Ukraine.
Taiwan is critical. “Every day, 50 percent of the world’s merchant shipping passes through the Taiwan Strait.” The status quo, which has brought peace and stability to the region for years, is no longer accepted by China. China is stepping up “pressure and coercion” against Taiwan.
“Resolve Disputes Peacefully”
Beijing “showed off the strength of its own army as a result,” Blinken said. “The economic pressure on Taiwan has increased. The country was cut off from international organizations.”
The US promised continued arms assistance
He promised the democratic island republic a continuation of US arms aid. At the same time, he called on Beijing to reach an amicable settlement of the conflict. “As far as the relationship with China is concerned, we believe that all disputes should be resolved peacefully.” He continued: “We are sticking to our one China policy.”
Blinken: Crimean problem must be solved by Ukrainians
The US Secretary of State also commented on the crisis in Ukraine. The decision to retake Crimea must be made by Ukraine. “Ukraine is a democracy. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a responsibility to lead the country,” he said. The United States wants to continue to support Zelenskyj and feels obligated to “defend his territorial integrity, his sovereignty and his independence”. “That includes a counter-offensive that will likely begin in the coming weeks.”
Source: Krone
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