U.S. Admiral Says 'China Does Not Honor Its Agreements' After Meeting No-Show

FILE PHOTO: Vice President Mike Pence meets with Admiral Phil Davidson, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander, at Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., August 1, 2018. REUTERS/Hugh GentryFile Photo

Reuters: 'China does not honor its agreements,' U.S. admiral says after meeting no-show

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Wednesday slammed China for failing to appear at virtual, senior-level meetings slated for this week, with the top U.S. admiral for the Asia-Pacific saying it was “another example that China does not honor its agreements.”

“This should serve as a reminder to all nations as they pursue agreements with China going forward,” Admiral Phil Davidson, the commander for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said in a statement.

China had been expected to participate in Dec. 14-16 meetings related to the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA) focused on maritime safety, the command said.

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WNU Editor: The Chinese are laying the groundwork to test the Biden administration in the coming months. This no-show is their way of saying that they do not need to listen to the U.S.. Expect more of this in 2021.