And we also, though, have to recognize that along with the economic competition, there's a strategic competition with China in the the region. And The buildup of the Chinese military assets are...ones that pose a direct threat, first foremost to our allies in the region, but then also to the United States. So, you know, when you look at diplomacy of any Kind whether it's trying to end a war or trying to prevent a war, deter your adversaries, there has to be so much follow up. (06:46–07:00)
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Asserts that China's military buildup threatens U.S. allies and the U.S. itself.
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