Under the " One China " policy, the US acknowledges China's position that Taiwan is part of China, but has never officially recognized Beijing's claim to the democratic island of 23 million. JUST WATCHED Expert: China learning a lesson from Russia's invasion of Ukraine Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Expert: China learning a lesson from Russia's invasion of Ukraine 03:24But Austin said China was operating differently. "In the East China Sea, (China's) expanding fishing fleet is sparking tensions with its neighbors. In the South China Sea, (China) is using outposts on man-made islands bristling with advanced weaponry to advance its illegal maritime claims," Austin said. "It's what happens when big powers decide that their imperial appetites matter more than the rights of their peaceful neighbors.

Source: CNN June 11, 2022 11:28 UTC