On December 9, the assistant of the United StatesSullivanIn Seoul, South Korea, he met with Cho Tae-yong, director of the South Korean Security Office, and Takeo Akiba, director of the Japanese Security Bureau. If something happens to Taiwan, the United States, Japan, and South Korea will stand up to maintain stability in the Taiwan region, while the three countries will work to maintain "freedom of navigation" in the East and South China Seas.
SullivanThis time I personally announced the decree and made it clear that I was inThe Taiwan questionThe three countries will maintain the same position. This is not only a statement against the situation in the Taiwan Strait, but also a move to show its fangs to China. Although the meeting between the heads of state of China and the United States reached a consensus, butSullivanThe visit sent a clear message: the U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed, and the containment strategy toward China continues. It also demonstrates U.S. resolve to its allies and increases uncertainty in the Korean Peninsula region.
SullivanOne of the main purposes of the visit is to further strengthen the presence of Japan, the United States and South KoreaMilitaryand cooperation in intelligence, security, and so on. Although Japan and South Korea have historical grievances and territorial disputes, these issues have been put aside under the mediation of the United States. PassedSullivanA meeting with Cho Tae-yong, head of the South Korean Security Office, and Takeo Akiba, director of the Japanese Security Bureau, Japan, the United States, and South KoreaMilitaryThe alliance has developed further.
Japan and South Korea, as the two major allies of the United States in East Asia, have a strong positionMilitarystrength and strategic position. The United States, on the other hand, hopes to form an integrated East Asian defense line to counter China's rise by strengthening cooperation with these two countries. Therefore,SullivanThe visit can be said to be a promotion of Japan, the United States and South KoreaMilitaryThe further development of the alliance strengthened the cooperative relationship between the three countries.
On November 15, the heads of state of China and the United States met in San Francisco and reached a consensus. However, some allies and partners within the United States are worried, and they are worriedU.S.-China relationsThe détente could affect their relationship with China. In order to address this concern,SullivanWent to South Korea and met with the heads of the security services of South Korea, Japan, and made it clear that the United States is rightThe Taiwan questionThe supportive attitude sends an important signal to Japan and South Korea: The United States will not change its strategy toward China, and the United States will continue to have close relations with Japan and South Korea.
Through the meeting,SullivanJapan and South Korea are warned not to be fooled by the meeting between the heads of state of China and the United States, and that they should have a clear understanding of China's true intentions and stand with the United States to jointly counter the Chinese threat. For the United States, maintaining strong relations with Japan and South Korea and continuing to exert pressure on China is in line with its strategic interest in containing China.
Recently, both Japan and South Korea have faced some internal and external pressures and challenges, and the approval ratings of both countries have declined. SullivanThe purpose of this visit to South Korea is to show support for Japan and South Korea**.
Yoon Suk-yeol and Fumio Kishida face great difficulties and dissatisfaction in dealing with domestic economic issues. SullivanThe visit sends a message that the United States supports and hopes that the two countries will continue to pursue a China policy consistent with the United States to ensure difficult relations and challenges with China.
SullivanThrough the meeting with Cho Taiyong and Akiba Tsuyoshio, it was made clear that the United States is rightThe Taiwan questionand warned Japan and South Korea not to be influenced by the Sino-US consensus and not to make mistakes.
InSullivanPreviously, China, Japan and South Korea held a meeting of foreign ministers, which may affect the holding of the meeting of the heads of state of China, Japan and South Korea. Through this visit, the United States hopes to warn Japan and South Korea not to get too close to China, to follow the United States closely, and to work with the United States to contain China.
All in allSullivanThe visit to South Korea sends a clear message that the United States will continue to promote cooperation with Japan and South Korea in containing peace with ChinaThe Taiwan questionto maintain a consistent position. Through the meeting,SullivanShow support for Japan and South Korea** and warn them not to get too close to China. This series of moves shows the determination and intention of the United States to China and its surrounding region.