The United States and Japan condemn China’s actions in the Taiwan Strait

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“Officials discussed the People’s Republic of China’s recent aggressive and irresponsible provocations in the Taiwan Strait and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the entire Taiwan region,” the White House said in a statement.

Harris ‘trip to Asia, which will include a stop in South Korea, follows Chinese officials’ frustration over US President Joe Biden’s promise to defend the island of Taiwan a few days ago.

China regards democratically governed Taiwan as one of its provinces. Beijing it has long promised to take Taiwan under its control and has not ruled out the use of force to do so. The Taiwanese government strongly opposes its claims of sovereignty and says that only the island’s 23 million residents can decide their own future.

Harris said he will work to build a unified approach to the challenge in a region that has seen tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Biden is expected to meet Xi Jinping at a Group of 20 meeting in Indonesia in November.

“The alliance between Japan and the United States is the cornerstone of what we believe to be an integral part of peace, stability and prosperity. of India and the Pacific region, which includes China, ” said the US vice president.

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