US: 'Russia's interference is nothing compared to China's actions'
Bloomberg reported that US Vice President Mike Pence believes that Russia's "efforts to interfere" in US affairs cannot be compared to what China is doing.
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US Vice President Mike Pence. Photo: internet |
Speaking at the Hudson Institute, a Washington-based nonprofit, Vice President Mike accused Beijing of mobilizing “covert agents of influence” and using propaganda to change Americans’ perceptions of Chinese policy.
Mr. Mike Pence said that China uses "debt diplomacy" to spread its influence. Giving more information about the US intelligence investigation, the US Vice President said that Beijing is intending to take advantage of any conflicts between the federal and local governments in the US.
Not only that, Vice President Mike Pence also stated that China has tried to influence businessmen to condemn US trade policies.
Regarding developments in the East Sea, Mr. Mike Pence said that a Chinese ship passed the US destroyer Decatur at a very close distance, only about 40 meters, forcing the US ship to change route to avoid collision.