US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Says US To Expand Military, Economic Ties With Indo-Pacific

 

The Hill: US to expand military, economic ties with Indo-Pacific, Blinken says 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke on how the U.S. will be expanding its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific region to advance what he called a shared vision of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."

Blinken gave an address in Jakarta, Indonesia, at Universitas Indonesia. 

In his speech, Blinken laid out five goals the U.S. has for its involvement in the region: advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific; establishing stronger relations with neighboring countries like Australia, Japan and South Korea; promoting prosperity; building resilience; and bolstering security. 

As part of advancing these goals, Blinken directly addressed China's "aggressive actions" in claiming open seas as part of its maritime territory.  

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WNU Editor: China has responded to Blinken's remarks .... China responds to Blinken's 'aggressive actions' remarks (AFP). 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Says US To Expand Military, Economic Ties With Indo-Pacific  

Blinken vows more US military might in Indo-Pacific -- AP  

Blinken touts deeper U.S. engagement amid concern over 'aggressive' China -- Reuters  

Antony Blinken warns China to stop ‘aggressive actions’ in Asia-Pacific -- The Guardian/AFP  

Blinken vows stronger Indo-Pacific ties, slams ‘aggressive’ China -- Al Jazeera  

Blinken Advocates Partnership to Promote Free and Open Indo-Pacific -- VOA  

Blinken urges China to cease 'aggressive actions' in Asia Pacific saying America will defend 'rules-based order' by expanding military and economic relations with Asia partners -- Daily Mail  

Blinken says the Indo-Pacific will shape the trajectory of the 21st century as counterweight to China's aggressive actions -- CNN