of navigation in the south china sea it and also the rules based international order, which you can see now because the u. s. now has presence in japan and south korea in the philippines in australia. it is very clearly being led now by, by the u. s. and we don't have any reaction yet from china, but we will wait for a reaction from china. usually there is a negative reaction from china when it comes to these issues. but for the philippines, it strengthens the philippines claims in the south china sea. the philippines will want these freedom of navigation operations. there are also talks of joint naval patrols between the u. s. and the philippines in the south china sea. nothing is confirmed, but that's on the table for that's what's in it for the philippines. but the ration here has been divided. a lot of filipinos do support the strong military alliance between the u. s. and the philippines. but there have been protests to day protest her say that they don't want the philippines to get dragged into an unnecessary conflict into a conflict that the philippines doesn't have anything to do with. and of course, they're referring to a possible conflict over in the taiwan

the largest iteration of follicles on joint philippine u. s. military exercises would, over 16000 forces from both the philippine and the u. s. participating earlier. also secretary austin miti with president for i didn't mark as junior. he is the 3rd high ranking high ranking u. s. official to visit the philippines since president marcos assume leadership. in june 2022 1000000 and barnaby defense secretary lloyd austin's visit to the region. it's prompted a dramatic reaction as annette from north korea. that's right. molina took there awesome did swing by south korea before he landed in the philippines on tuesday evening. and there he met with his counterpart to south korea defense minister, and they agreed to bolster defense corporation in the face of increased provocations from north korea. north korea has been launching a record number of missile tests in the past year, and are also indications that it is re opening a new a nuclear test site. and so the 2 sites have agreed that the u. s. would deploy more assets, including aircraft carriers, and they will conduct a more joint military exercises, but also with more frequ

the ukrainian capital. thank you so much and hats are now the u. s. is expanding its military footprint in the philippines and a move that could give it a st strategic edge against china. and the new deal with manila give us access to for new bases and an increased presence at several others. and also completes a chain of american military positions around china. as you can see that ranging from japan and south korea and the north to australia and the south barnaby low has been we still don't know the locations of these 4 new fights, not bases. the 2 defense chiefs emphasize they would not like to use the word basis, but they would like to use the word sites. in any case, we don't know the locations of these 4 new sites that the u. s. military will have access to. we know that they already have access to 5 sites that has been for years now under the enhanced defense cooperation agreement. what the u. s. defense chief joy austin emphasized a few times during depressor is that this is not a permanent basing arrangement. a few people probably can't remember that there were permanent basis us basis here in th

u. s, policy, a former president would return there where the visiting forces agreement was almost terminated. but that, that happened. then there would not be any joint military exercises between the u. s. and the philippines. but 2 months from now, we are about to see the largest iteration of the valley, then joined us philippines, military exercises 60000 forces from the u. s. and the philippines are expected to participate by and large filipinos are supportive of this strengthened philippines . the military alliance, but that there is some opposition to the possibility of giving us additional access to couldn't be military bases any, but we are expecting a protest to happen here within the hour tom brought into austin's trip and the military drills that you were talking about has prompted a rather dramatic reaction from north korea. that's right. the secretary austin did string by north south korea. before he arrived in the philippines on tuesday evening and there he met with his counterpart, the south korean defense minister. and they agreed to bolster defense cooperation between the 2 countries. they agreed that the us would be sending more assets, including aircraft carriers to south korea, and they

the philippines will be a friend to all and an enemy to non. this will clearly not always be possible, especially given that the u. s. and the philippines or treaty allies, what sort of red lines does the philippines have? that would make it invoke the mutual defense treaty, that it has with a u. s. being friends to all or friends, it doesn't necessarily mean you don't have any problems with your friends or any issues. but we as friends, the, the whole idea is if we have differences, we should try and resolve them peacefully, or at least a friendly way. that's what we're trying to say. and in the case of china, we do have extensive relations with china, especially on the economic front. and there's always been this understanding, at least for the past few years, that the differences we have in the westfield, b, c, or south trying to see or not the sum total of our relationship. nevertheless, we do have differences there. so while we wish to, let's say enhance our economic ties. and we also need to address the challenges we face in the south china sea. all right, let's get more context on the phone and secretaries rema

the philippines will be a friend to all and an enemy to non. this will clearly not always be possible, especially given that the u. s. and the philippines or treaty allies, what sort of red lines does the philippines have? that would make it invoke the mutual defense treaty, that it has what the u. s. being friends to all or friends doesn't necessarily mean you don't have any problems with your friends or any issues. but we as friends, the, the whole idea is if we have differences, we should try and was of them peacefully, or at least in a friendly way. that's what we're trying to say. and in the case of china, we do have extensive relations with china, especially on the economic front. and there's always been this understanding, at least for the past few years, that the differences we have in the west. we would be in see or south trying to see or not the sum total of our relationship. nevertheless, we do have differences there. so while we wish to, let's say, enhanced our economic ties. and we also need to address the challenges we face in the south china sea. is it really possible to isolate economic ties with china

u. s. and the philippines, but have also been terminated. but 2 months from now, we are going to see the biggest iteration of bulk than joint us philippine military exercises, where over $16000.00 troops from both sides will be participating. moline and barnaby, we know, austin's trip to the region has already prompted a traumatic reaction from that north korea. what more can we expect? well, yes sir. so secretary austin, before arriving in the philippines on tuesday evening, he did swing by south korea and he met with his son counterpart, the defense defense minister of south korea. and they agreed that they would bolster defense corporation in the face of from that provocations by north korea. north korea has been launching a record number of missile tests in the past year. and there are indications that north korea has re opened a nuclear testing site. and so both sites have agreed that the u. s. will deploy more assets into south korea and that both sides will also increase a number and frequency of joint military exercises. and this has

keeping an eye out in ancient comments appears in the skies above 50000 years since it's ah hello and welcome. the u. s. has been granted more access to philippine military bases. the defense actually lloyd austin has been holding talks with the president feds and, and marcus junior in minnesota. you asked now have access to an additional 4 basis taking the total to 9 as go to our correspond bobby low, who joyce is from the philippine capital. good to see barnaby. so what do we know about these new bases? well, moline, as he mentioned, what we know for sure now is that there are now 4 additional locations across the philippines. that the u. s. military will have access to the already have access to 5 military bases here in the philippines. that's under the enhanced defense corporation agreement, signed in 2014, under the administration of former president, been ignored keno the 3rd. now from the joint statement. we know that the u. s has already invested some $82000000.00 in these old sites that they have had access to . they have committed to investing more in the new sites, of course that philippine military will have access to more u. s. mili

the u. s. for example, reinvigorated its military alliance with the philippines. and right before the secretary of state schedule trip to beijing, which of course has now been postponed. well, 1st of all, many of china's neighbors have in fact, over the years, complains about chinese, for instance, on their territory. don't tegra de sovereignty. india, for instance, south korea, japan and others. so this is not just an incident can bind to the united states. i think that the reinvigoration of u. s. and philipino relationship plus the steps that the japanese are taking to enhance their own defense and many, many other countries, including even the natal general secretary of traveling to the region recently in the statements of the nato strategic concept. have point to the fact that china, his neighbors and others around the world are concerned about the aggressive intent activities of the ccp and the p l. a. that being said, it's been reported that president biden, and general secretary, she had a productive meeting during the g 20 in bali and secretary austin. and mr.

the philippines to solidify its alliance with the united states. but the war we have is that we might get too much involved in the u. s. preparations for to tie one war. and we might give soft verde creek abase isn't northern most areas of the philippines, access to the americans to those bases. and that might provoke china and create reactions that we may not be prepared for. so i am glad with a duration of he'd been foreign was about it also some misgivings about how fasting serve moving the past 67 months. really we have about a minute left to go present, macos was in bridging in january. did that visit help permissions? i think that visit was extremely crucial precisely because it showed the limits of diplomacy. you know, we keep on saying friends to all enemy to non but how can we be friends, the countries that are not acting like france if not like enemies, right. so if you look at his visit to china, it was only 2 days. he brought 200 people with him, but we got barely any breakthrough on the south, chinese disputes and guess what? also barely any breakthrough on all of this on feel, feel chinese promises to the philippines. i call the pledge strap

the attack. and for these collation the u. s. is increasing, it's a military cooperation with the philippines following an announcement that washington would be stationing more minutes harry, equipment and facilities in new areas across the se, in age and nation. the plans will reveal during b. u. s. defense secretaries visit to manila on thursday. washington now has access to for new strategic science in the philippines, bringing the total to 9. the white house had already invested $82000000.00 in existing sites and a 2014 agreement u. s. military bases or facilities that has access to now spawn across the china's eastern borders. posing a potential threat to beijing which explains the chinese reaction to washington's latest activities. me financially out of self interest in with a 0 sum mentality. and the u. s. side is constantly strengthening its military deployment in the region, aggravating regional tensions and endangering regional peace and stability. regional countries should be vigilant against their sin, avoid being blackmailed and exploited by the united states. the united states is definitely a cause all instability, and

and bolster the level and scale of combined exercises and training. and the philippines secretary austin had his 1st in person meeting with his counterpart secretary galvez and reiterated that the u. s. commitment to philippine security is iron clad. the secretary expressed his appreciation for the philippines, approval of 4 new and hands defense cooperation agreement locations, and both secretary austin and secretary galvez noted that the dca is a key pillar of alliance co operation and supports combined training exercises and interoperability separately. the department of defense announced today a significant new package of security assistance for ukraine. this includes the authorization of a presidential drawdown of security assistance, valued up to $425000000.00, as well as $1750000000.00. and ukraine security assistance initiative funds. the presidential drawdown is the 31st such drawdown of equipment from b o. d inventories for ukraine. in total, the u. s. is now committed $32000000000.00 and security assistance ukraine since 201429 point 3000000000 since rushes unprovoked, an illegal invasion nearly one year ago this month. today's announcement includes critical air defense c

the majority of summer so far. now, u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin is in the philippines to discuss deploying more american troops as part of efforts to deter china's increased military activity and south china. c. u. s. forces have also been helping the philippines with so horde counter terrorism operations as it battles a decades long conflict in the southeast and a black man who died at the hands of u. s. police officers will be laid to rest. later on wednesday, the family of terry nichols gathered at a church in the city of memphis on the eve of his funeral, to call for police reform. they were joined by a community and religious leaders. 5 officers have been fired and charged for the fatal beating of nickels on january the 7th gabriel has under was ap at gathering there in memphis accountability and justice. that was the key message from the family of tyree nichols and also civil rights activists here in memphis. as they held this press conference a day before, tyree nichols, a funeral service will be held. now al sharpton, a national civil rights leader will be giving the you a g at the funeral. but he was here and he spoke, and he said, there's not only accountability here

the u. s. is expanding its military footprint in the philippines in a move that could provide a strategic advantage against china. and you deal with manila gives the u. s. access to for new bases and an increased presence at several others. it completes a chain of american military positions around china, ranging from japan and south korea in the north to australia in the south. on below reports says president ferdinand marcus junior took off his 7 months ago. he has been a succession of high level us visits to manila. on thursday, it was defense secretary lloyd austin's turn. i have always said that it seems to me that the future old, the philippines and for that matter, the asia pacific will always have to involve the united states. walking to talk to marcus administration has granted the u. s. military access to for more sites, meaning american troops will now be able to operate in 9 locations. but austin has clarified there will be no permanent us basis. it also provides us the ability to respond effectively to humana terean's issues. and it also. ready disaster relief and other types of crisis. one of the bigger

the greatest catholic australia has produced. and one of our country's greatest sons. i want to take you back to a story from the philippines were u. s. troops now have access to an additional 4 basis. that's after a deal done between defense secretary lloyd austin and he's been holding talks with president fat and barcode junior in manila aide. james du alif is professor of strategic security studies i to marshall center. he's joining us from darmesh parking kitchen in germany. very good to have you with us. i want to ask you about the strategic element to this because the implication to somebody like me who doesn't really understand these things, is that the, using these bases would indicate a potential threat of a significant military strategy from china. but what we've seen from china and the last year or so has been a gradual eroding of philippines. what, what the philippines regard as their rights, like fishing rights, and land rights and so on. i, the americans dealing with this in the wrong way. know they're dealing with it in one of the ways i can do this is a multi faceted photo we use or strategic we're looking at the larg

the service offered. uncle nadine bother across our strengths for us in east london. thanks, anthony. now u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin is in the philippines to discuss deploying more american troops and positive efforts to deter china's increased military activity there in the south china sea. u. s. forces have also been helping the philippines with so called counter terrorism operations. as it battles a decades long conflict on the southeast. while in estrella and missing radioactive capsule has been recovered after a major search operation, the hazardous cesium a 137 had gone missing. it's believed to have fallen off the truck on its way to a storage facility. mining company, rio tinto has apologized a losing the capsule. health officials had warned it could cause radiation burns or sickness if handled well across the tasman new zealand. larger says he has been lashed by more torrential rain flooding and all gland forced road closures and caused a more landslides. the city remains under state of emergency that was declared after unprecedented down was there on friday for people of diet. thousands of homes have been damaged and many businesses have also been closed. earlier i spoke

and then i kind of, we appreciate you being with us on our 0. thank you very much indeed. thank you. sell ahead on or does it have a military deal between the u. s. in the philippines could give washington a strategic advantage of, of china. and the i of the saw him 5 years on puerto rican artists to explore the impact of product. and maria and in sports, the glory days may finally be coming back to old trafford. details coming up later on in the, our ah, debating the issues of the day, the 5 largest polluters of the world are in india, jump into the stream. they made their money on coal. they made their money on the field, convincing those folks. no, we need to go. green is very, very difficult, giving all a voice we chose to lead because we wanted to escape war and violence. when you humanize this narrative, you allow people to really understand the reality and break down misconceptions. the street on al jazeera years from al jazeera on the go and me tonight out is there is only a mobile app, is that the, this is where we dissects analyze, and you have to find a thing. and i guess from out there is a mobile app available in your favorite app. still just set for i

and the philippines and china clearly wasn't too happy about it. u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin, spent last week touring asia pacific allies on our god welcomed him in sol when he arrived to bolster the us alliance in the face of rising missile. a nuclear threats from north korea. with a row the very next d american and korean pilot stage joint air drills, pyongyang said an extreme red line had been crossed by then. austin was in manila visiting washington's oldest asian ally, announcing a deal which grant us access to yet more to our basis in the philippines. part of an effort to push back against chinese aggression. we remain committed to strengthening our mutual capacities to resist our guitar. as part of our efforts to modernize our watch and these offers are especially important as of people's republic of china, continues to advance is legitimate claims in the west. gold and she has counterpart underlined the stakes. visa, of course, we hope that joint down a fake is in line with the guidance of president bergman, marcus obese. what is the be

allegations came to forgot, the madonna has personally lost more than $30000000000.00 and is no longer a shes wealthiest man. now the u. s. is expanding its military footprint in the philippines and a move that could provide a strategic advantage against china than you deal with. manella gives us access to for new bases, as well as an increased presence at several other ones. and as you can see, it completes a chain that american military positions around china, ranging from japan and south korea in the north. right down to a trailer in the south from annella. barnaby low has more what the us defense chief lloyd austin emphasized a few times during the press or is that this is not a permanent basing arrangement. a secretary austin said that there will be will patient presence of us troops in these 9 locations now on the part of the philippines, the philippines defense cheap carlita golf is junior said that this would improve the the philippines capability to, to respond to natural disasters, to humanitarian crisis, which is very often here in the philippines. of course, the 2 countries also again renewed their commitment to its military alliance, long standing military allian

the table to discuss. and i think both sides want to engage in that conversation. yesterday, the u. s. announced it will expand its military presence in the philippines and a push to counter china. the influence in the region. how is that being perceived in beijing? well, i think that the chinese recognize that there has been some, some push back not only from the united states, but also from countries on their periphery who are concerned about a military build up. the chinese been engaged in for a decade or more. and the potential for us china conflict in the taiwan strait and the philippines geographically very, very close to taiwan and under new leadership with president marcos junior now in charge. he wants to have good relations with china, but he also would like to give the united states more access in i think the hope of avoiding this kind of us, china, military confrontation in taiwan. i think that we're seeing similar trends with japan be more interested in taking steps to strengthen deterrence in the taiwan strait. so i hope the chinese to watch closely. and i hope the conclusion that they draw is that they are military pressure on taiwan i

the table to discuss. and i think both sides want to engage in that conversation. yesterday, the u. s. announced it will expand its military presence in the philippines and a push to counter china. the influence in the region. how is that being perceived in beijing? well, i think that the chinese recognize that there has been some, some push back not only from the united states, but also from countries on their periphery who are concerned about a military build up. the chinese been engaged in for a decade or more. and the potential for us china conflict in the taiwan strait and the philippines geographically very, very close to taiwan and under new leadership with president marcos junior now in charge. he wants to have good relations with china, but he also would like to give the united states more access in i think the hope of avoiding this kind of us, china, military confrontation in taiwan. i think that we're seeing similar trends with japan be more interested in taking steps to strengthen deterrence in the taiwan strait. so i hope the chinese are watching closely. and i hope the conclusion that they draw is that they are military pressure on taiw

expand its military presence in the philippines defense secretary lloyd austin confirmed after a meeting with the president of the philippines fed. and marcus junior, u. s. troops have been granted access to a more military camps in the country. but austin said the u. s. wasn't looking to have permanent basis an a vulgar grant, formerly known as stalingrad celebrations on the way to commemorate the idea of the anniversary of the soviet victory over german forces. at the battle of stalingrad, russian president vladimir putin is expensive to take part in a reflex ceremony and speak at a concert. according to the kremlin, the battle stalling. rob was one of the bloodiest and would bull to it ended with the surrender off germany's 6th army after more than $1000000.00 people were killed . and he is more on the battle that helped turn the tide in world war 2. this is vulgar today. the city formerly known as stalingrad lives in the shadow of the past. this banner says stalingrad is the birthplace of victory. that's because this is where according to military historians, the tide turned in world war 2. in the summer of 1942 nazi germany had pushed deep into the

the u. s. is expanding its military footprint in the philippines and a move that could provide a strategic advantage against china. the new deal with manila gives you access to for new bases and an increased presence and several others. as you can see there, it completes a chain of american military positions around china, arranging that from japan and south korea in the north, right down to australia in the south. while the u. s. secretary of defense announced that moved during a visit to the philippines. from manila vanderbilt has been what the u. s. defense chief lloyd austin emphasized a few times during the presser, is that this is not a permanent basing arrangement. a secretary austin said that there will be will patient presence of us troops in these 9 locations now, on the part of the philippines, the philippines defense chief carlita galvis junior said that this would improve the the philippines capability to, to respond to natural disasters, to humanitarian crisis, which is very often here in the philippines. so of course, the 2 countries also again renewed their commitment to its military

the u. s. and china relationship, it is very tense at the moment, just on thursday. the u. s. announce that it is stepping up its military presence in the philippines. it is believed that that is seen to be the u. s. trying to deter china from taking action in taiwan. there were other issues that would have been discussed like hong kong human rights violations in nash and john, also the south china sea, and of course, the war in ukraine and what china could do with its role in deterring russia. so there was always going to be a lot of difficult issues to discuss on this visit. not a lot of common ground. rather, it appears that this spy balloon incident derailed of is entirely. no, i understand the pentagon just held a briefing. what do we know about this balloon and where it's going? yes, so i listened into this briefing with a brigadier general pat writer. he was speaking with a meeting. he made a few points care had he said a while. he was asked about china statement that this is a civilian aircraft, a weather balloon, as it were, he said, we know it's a surveillance balloon and we can't be specific on why. because that's classify. he said, we k

the western press recently, neil con interventionists like bolton, and military industrial complex stakeholders would certainly appreciate that effort the u. s. has increased its military cooperation with the philippines following an announcement that washington would be stationing more military equipment on facilities and new areas across the southeast and region of the country. the plans were revealed during the u. s. defense secretary austin, that visits to manila. now the u. s. has access to for new strategic sign in the country bring. let's host with the 9. the white house had already invested $82000000.00 in existing sites and a 2014 agreement. china accuses the u. s. of escalating the situation in the region may phone to you out of self interest and with a 0 sum mentality, the u. s. side has constantly strengthening its military deployment in the region, aggravating regional tensions and endangering.

u. s. military is also becoming more confrontational to deter china's aggressive posturing in the south china sea, toward taiwan. the u. s. is demonstrating solidarity with neighboring democratic countries like japan and more recently the philippines. what's next in this economic, technological and militaristic showdown? what's next, and will it work a molina? do you think this strategy works trying to prevent china from getting key technologies and working closer with the allies? well, i think there's a good chance that at least civil impede the progress. but, you know, i am, 1st of all the american allies need to implemented. and to a certain degree, germany has great difficulty implementing. and a lot of german businesses are still heavily investing in china. and i fully agree with thorsten here, and there needs to be a clear decision made and the heads, and also a clear vert spoken from the german administration. that you know, if you want to move on taiwan, you can no longer count on us. but does it really make sense for the european countries to get involved in this dispute? especially commercially speaking, if they're so reliant was i think it's in our interest that we don't supply the chinese leadership with the technology

u. s. military forces in the asia pacific region. recently, the u. s. agreed with the philippines to expand defense cooperation, including access to military bases within range of taiwan or u. s. general side washington and it's asian allies are committed to countering quote, aggression from china. i'm personally a very booey by what i see by our allies and partners in this region. and the way we've come together in response to aggression by the p r c by north korea to say we will not let that stand countries like japan and australia to other great allies in this region for us have shown that they will band together, that they will that they will not stand for aggression from these, from these nations that have decided they want to change the world order out here. state hearing will be bringing the gas later in the show to discuss this topic further in depth. iran is celebrating the 44th anniversary of is it sonic revolution, isaac of aeration, of the unity of the nation. and a reminder to the u. s. of its. 6 failure to contain the will of the iranian people 44 years ago, although the square root of one was jam packed with hundreds of thousands of iranians, if not millions, to welcome a man who changed t

struggles with both its dark past and dark reality at its door step step, fasten al jazeera in berlin. the u. s. is expanding its military footprint in the philippines in a move that could provide a strategic advantage against china. it will now have access to fort new sites and an increase presence at other bases. raging has warned the plan will further aggregate to aggravate tensions in the south china sea. it claims many islands in the area as part of its territory, including taiwan. far below reports says president ferdinand marcus junior took off his 7 months ago. he has been a succession of high level us visits to manila. on thursday. it was defense secretary lloyd austin's turn. i have always said that. it seems to me that the future old, the philippines and for that matter, the asia pacific will always have to involve the united states. walking to talk to marcus administration has granted the u. s. military access to for more sites. meaning american troops will now be able to operate in 9 locations, but austin has clarified, there will be no permanent us basis. it also provides us the ability to respond effectively to humanitarian issues. an

the asia giant has built artificial islands and continues to encroach on philippine waters that and chinese threat to take tie one by force. if critics fearing a bigger u. s. military presses will serve more as an irritant rather than a deterrent. we think that by this move, by the united states, philippine government will further escalate pensions in the west philippine sea and the south china sea, as well as the area region by one and down. we do not want the means to be part of ha, ha, monthly former president would, we could deter it. they wanted to scrap the agreement that allows the joint military drills between the philippines and the us. but under his successor, the largest value that wargames evolving $60000.00 soldiers are plant for april. the united states and the philippines military alliance may have been through a few rocky years. but the philippine government under president marcos has put all that behind. one could say it's an old partnership in a new era. barnett below al jazeera manila or alyssa, it's on me to speak to elizabeth bro, who's a senior fellow in foreign defense policy at the american enterprise institute. jones not from wash

the u. s. is expanding its military footprint in the philippines and moves that could give it a strategic advantage against china. the deal follow is talk between defense secretary lloyd austin and president fed ferdinand macos junior and manella. the funeral of a controversial is trailyn cardinal has drawn mourners. and protests by his critics and sidney the swords pal guys. last month, he's been more than a year in prison for his conviction for molesting to teenage boys. he was late exonerated. he was once the highest ranking catholic official in the wild. i'll put francis paid tribute to cardinal pella for his determination and wisdom. the pipe is currently in democratic republic of congo. these live pictures now from the capital can shasta where pipe francis is due to address a huge crowd of young people in the stadium there. as part of a 3 day trip, the 1st people visit to the country and more than 37 years, it follows a mass that was also attended by thousands on wednesday. while those are the headlines, i'll be back with another bulletin for you here on al jazeera after the stream talk to al

the us and china. on thursday, the u. s. announcing that it is increasing its military presence in the philippines to increase its footprint in the region to thwart what might be a possible chinese action on taiwan in the future. there were several other issues on the table from a hong kong to human rights violations inch and jang, the south china sea, russia's war and ukraine as well. and how china might be able to play a role there. so there was a lot to discuss and the fact that antony blanket had to cancel his trip, that the us had to take down this balloon as a sign of just how difficult things are between the us and china right now, just to advert healer at the set the state department rather did say that the lines of communication remain open. that dialogue will continue with china and that a triple go ahead by the secretary of state when the conditions are right. but we don't know what that means when the conditions will be deemed right or good enough for the secretary of state to make that trip. okay, that is, he done, please send me some us condo in washington dc for us. thank you. well, let's take a look at some