"Remember 'China, China, China' - acting US defence chief
WASHINGTON: Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told civilian leaders of the U.S. military on Wednesday to remember "China, China, China" even as America fights militants in places like Syria and Afghanistan, a U.S. defence official said.
The comments underscoring Shanahan's focus on China came during his first meeting with secretaries of the U.S. military branches since taking over for Jim Mattis, who resigned as defence secretary over policy differences with President Donald Trump.
The U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not elaborate on Shanahan's views on China. But other officials have described him as a driving force behind the Pentagon's toughening stance toward Beijing, which includes branding China as a strategic competitor in the 2018 National Defense Strategy.
Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, had been Mattis' deputy and it was unclear how long he will remain in the role of acting secretary. Trump could face an uphill battle finding someone who can be confirmed by the Senate in the wake of Mattis' acrimonious departure."
It is ASTONISHING this cry of: "China China China!" comes fr an ex-Boeing executive where China is one of it's biggest customers, if not the biggest!
Maybe he is trying too hard to show his independence n that he is not beholden to China's business with his ex-employer.
Whatever, Trump found someone that is aligned with him on pressuring China to accept the dominance of USA unconditionally! Or maybe Trump is really just trying to get a good deal from China with his aggressive full court press on China in the trade war front?
Anyway, it will be intriguing to see what will happen when the 2 sides meet soon before the end of the 90-day truce called in November 2018!!
In the meantime, there will b a reaction to President Xi's major policy speech on Taiwan today!
WASHINGTON: Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told civilian leaders of the U.S. military on Wednesday to remember "China, China, China" even as America fights militants in places like Syria and Afghanistan, a U.S. defence official said.
The comments underscoring Shanahan's focus on China came during his first meeting with secretaries of the U.S. military branches since taking over for Jim Mattis, who resigned as defence secretary over policy differences with President Donald Trump.
The U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not elaborate on Shanahan's views on China. But other officials have described him as a driving force behind the Pentagon's toughening stance toward Beijing, which includes branding China as a strategic competitor in the 2018 National Defense Strategy.
Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, had been Mattis' deputy and it was unclear how long he will remain in the role of acting secretary. Trump could face an uphill battle finding someone who can be confirmed by the Senate in the wake of Mattis' acrimonious departure."
It is ASTONISHING this cry of: "China China China!" comes fr an ex-Boeing executive where China is one of it's biggest customers, if not the biggest!
Maybe he is trying too hard to show his independence n that he is not beholden to China's business with his ex-employer.
Whatever, Trump found someone that is aligned with him on pressuring China to accept the dominance of USA unconditionally! Or maybe Trump is really just trying to get a good deal from China with his aggressive full court press on China in the trade war front?
Anyway, it will be intriguing to see what will happen when the 2 sides meet soon before the end of the 90-day truce called in November 2018!!
In the meantime, there will b a reaction to President Xi's major policy speech on Taiwan today!
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