Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a warning toward China this week regarding aggression in the Pacific.

Austin, who spoke at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore on Tuesday, said the United States “will not flinch when our interests are threatened,” specifically referencing supporting Taiwan, but added that the U.S. is not seeking a “confrontation” with China.

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