US, S Korea condemn China's naval exercises around Taiwan Strait

On Friday, the United States and South Korea voiced their concerns regarding China's recent "provocative actions," which included extensive military exercises around Taiwan, heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

In a joint statement following the 2024 2+2 ministerial meeting, the U.S. and South Korean governments highlighted the significance of maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait, Focus Taiwan reported.

On October 31, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a joint foreign and defense ministerial meeting with South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.