Harris blasts China, says US won’t push Asia to pick sides

Vice-president Kamala Harris warned that China poses a threat to countries in Asia, while reassuring nations in the region the US won’t force countries to choose between the world’s biggest economies. In a speech in Singapore on Tuesday, Harris spoke about the US vision for a region built on rules, human rights, freedom of the seas and unimpeded commerce. She also offered for the U.S. to host the 2023 summit of the 21-member Asiapacific Economic Cooperation forum, signifying the administration’s commitment to multilateral engagement.