Asia Times: Clinton Speeches Hint at Tougher U.S. Posture Toward China

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Newly-disclosed transcripts of speeches by former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton several years ago reveal the democratic nominee could be tougher on Beijing if she wins the election for president next month.

The off-the-record speeches made in June and October of 2013 include the assertion that the United States could "ring China" with missile defenses if Beijing fails to rein in threatening North Korean nuclear and missile program.

The former secretary of state also accused the Chinese military of backing Pyongyang’s frequent military and other provocations.

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