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As I've commented on China, I'll make clear that my observation that China is building its military power as has typically been the case with rising great powers is a value-neutral statement. It is a historical observation, nothing more. That some in the Pentagon are "surprised," is problematic, as it is the course one would expect given a basic knowledge of history. That I noted that there does not need to be a Cold War confrontation between the U.S. and China--though such an outcome cannot be assured--if their leaders make wise decisions/choices going forward also is focused narrowly.
None of those points indicate endorsement of the current human rights situation, nor do they mean that the U.S. should not aid its regional allies if that ever becomes necessary. Indeed, failure to do so on the part of the U.S., would shatter U.S. credibility, undermine all of its major global commitments, and damage its critical East Asian interests.
For the record, I was not referring to you...