Posted 4/16/2024, 11:41:46 AM
U.S. Official Hints AUKUS Subs Could Defend Taiwan, Sparking China Tensions
- Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell suggested AUKUS submarines could defend Taiwan
- His remarks caused controversy and were seen as a warning to China
- Comments highlight U.S. strategic shifts in response to China's military growth and assertiveness
- China has been increasingly belligerent in the South China Sea and aggressive towards its neighbors
- Campbell's statement signals strengthening American alliances and defense capabilities in the region