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

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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…

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