New U.S. defense secretary reaffirms U.S. commitment to defending Senkaku islands

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New U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday, during his first phone call with his Japanese counterpart, reaffirmed America's commitment to defending the disputed East China Sea islets known as the Senkaku in Japan, Jiji news agency reported.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin answers questions during his confirmation before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, U.S. January 19, 2021. Greg Nash/Pool via REUTERS

Austin and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi confirmed that Article 5 of the U.S.-Japan security treaty, which stipulates U.S. defense obligations to Japan, covers the Senkaku Islands, Jiji said. The islets are known as the Diaoyu in China.

 

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美国不参与“中国领土绘制”是利益最大化!

Colonial imperialist Warmonger

Not just Japan, but Taiwan too!!

Already Warmongerin, Presidents may change but America will never, war, wars, wars. Maybe you could fight for the rights of the 130 million Americans who don't have $300 in their savings. Or African, Native and Latino Americans treated like 2nd class citizens.

Mangosteen---Lloyd Austin

Glad he’s attacking the issues that matter to the people back home.

Who will be the first black female president of China?

America Empire think itself as the king of the world. Only US can pose a threat to other countries, but other countries can't pose a threat to US. How many countries were invaded by the US? US is the biggest threat to world peace.

According to draft wording in the bill published earlier, the coast guard is allowed to use 'all necessary means' to stop or prevent threats from foreign vessels.

抱歉,日本不会上你当的,中国更不会。

Funny China coast guard ships have been patrolling time to time around Diaoyu Island.

Get it brother!!!

This might be Biden’s best pick so far. Lloyd Austin seems to be one tough son of a gun.

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