U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin (see photo) participated in an international forum in Canada on the 19th. During this period, he said that including China and Russia, they are pursuing a world where might is right and resort to force to resolve disputes. He also emphasized that the United States will continue to defend humanitarian principles and international law.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (Lloyd Austin) participated in an international forum in Canada on the 19th. During this period, he stated that both China and Russia are pursuing a world where might is right and resort to force to resolve disputes. He also emphasized that The United States will continue to defend humanitarian principles and international law.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin attended the Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) held in Canada on the 19th. In his speech, he stated that China and Russia are all pursuing the principle that “might is right” and can be resolved by force. In a world of disputes, dictators can also put out the flames of freedom

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Austin pointed out that Russia's war in Ukraine highlights the challenges facing the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, where China is also pushing something very far from the vision of a free, stable and open international system.

He also said that China's activities around Taiwan are becoming more and more provocative. Beijing's aircraft fly close to Taiwan almost every day and intercept the aircraft of the United States and its allies many times.

Washington sees China and its attempts to reshape the Indo-Pacific region as the most serious challenge facing the United States.

Austin combined these two challenges in his speech, saying that "war still has rules that must be obeyed. If a powerful country can openly violate the rules, it is tantamount to encouraging other countries to violate international law and international norms." He also mentioned that Moscow's acquisition of Iran and The support of North Korea and other countries has brought new security challenges to the United States and its allies.

Austin also said Russia's invasion of Ukraine "is a preview of a world of tyranny and instability that none of us want to live in."