US defence chief says China ‘destabilising’ Pacific

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US Defense Secretary Mark Esper accused China of 'destabilising' the Pacific region Friday on a whistle-stop trip to the tiny island nation of Palau.

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on ‘Department of Defense Authorities and Roles Related to Civilian Law Enforcement’ in Washington, DC, U.S. July 9, 2020. Greg Nash/Pool via REUTERS

Esper said the United States and Palau shared values of freedom “where all countries respect the rules and norms for peace and prosperity of all nations”. Remengesau said China had employed “aggressive moves” in the region but he understood why it had won over some island nations.

 

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