We've seen this repeatedly in the Asia Pacific, where they have flagrantly violated international agreements and obligations on Hong Kong, on Taiwan, we see it right off the coast of Vietnam, in the Philippines, where Beijing is literally building artificial islands to substantiate ludicrous territorial claims. Chinese leaders have long claimed to never seek hegemony, and yet the bullying of their neighbors. They justify it, and they justify it on the grounds that China deserves respect because of its power and position. (13:18–13:25)
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Asserts that Beijing builds artificial islands to support territorial claims.
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