US Defence Secretary Mark Esper was fired by US President Donald Trump on November 9. Esper was seen as ready to communicate with China. Photo: AFP
SCMP: China-US tension: Beijing worries that Esper’s exit raises risk of military action and accidents
* Appointment of Christopher Miller as acting US defence secretary raises red flags, according to military observers
* Joint exercises this week between US marines and Taiwanese troops seen by Beijing as ‘challenging its bottom line’
The firing of US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has triggered worries in Beijing about the increasing risk of accidental conflict as well as the possibility of more hardline action by the Pentagon against Beijing, according to military analysts.
The departure of Esper has long been expected – he had previously contradicted US President Donald Trump.
But Beijing remains worried that tensions may spike now because the US official was seen as willing to communicate with Beijing.
The appointment of Christopher Miller as acting defence secretary is also a concern.
“Miller has a strong special forces background. He joined the special forces and commanded it and specialises in surprise attacks and adventure operations,” said Beijing-based military expert Zhou Chenming.
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WNU Editor: President Trump and the Pentagon are not focused on China. But China is sending a clear message to Joe Biden that they want a stop to the growing ties between the U.S. and Taiwan .... China urges U.S. to stop increasing ties with Taiwan (Reuters). More here .... China calls on US to stop 'exchanges or contacts' with Taiwan (The Hill). The Taiwanese are confident that a President Biden will continue President Trump's when it comes to Taiwan .... 'No Turning Back' U.S.-China Relations Under Biden, Taiwan Security Analyst Says (Newsweek).
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go to hell
Just my opinion, but if Taiwan is hoping for the US under Biden to risk war with China over their freedom, they are due for a sad surprise. Biden will not defend Taiwan. China is his master, and it will be funneling bribe money to Joe via his son Hunter.
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