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China criticizes US commander's 'dagger' remarks on South Korea

China's embassy in Seoul has strongly criticized remarks made by USFK commander Xavier Brunson, calling them hostile and aggressive. Brunson had previously described South Korea as a "dagger" and an "aircraft carrier" in relation to China's regional ambitions. China views these statements as provocative and an attempt by the US to contain its influence in the Indo-Pacific. AI

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China criticizes US commander's 'dagger' remarks on South Korea

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    China slams US commander’s ‘dagger’ label for South Korea

    China has criticised the commander of the US Forces Korea (USFK) who has described South Korea as a “dagger” and Japan as a “shield” in countering China’s growing regional influence. It comes as Washington seeks to expand the scope of its South Korea-based command for a greater p…