At the department’s daily press briefing in Washington on May 13, spokesperson Jen Psaki denounced China’s accusation that the US has emboldened some countries to take provocative actions.
“The unilateral action that appears to be part of a broader pattern of Chinese behaviour to advance its claims over disputed areas in a matter that, in our view, undermines peace and stability in the region”, she said.
Psake also informed that US Secretary of State John Kerry had a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on May 15, during which he shared his view that China’s acts were provocative.
About Kerry’s call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Qi, she said Kerry urged both sides to de-escalate tensions, to engage in high-level dialogue, to ensure safe conduct by their vessels at sea, and to resolve the dispute through peaceful means.
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