Former Vice President Pence Warns of China’s Rise as an ‘Evil Empire’

Former Vice President Pence, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 US presidential election, addressed the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank, on September 18th, expressing his concerns about China’s growing influence and labeling it as an “evil empire.” In his speech, Pence emphasized that China poses the greatest strategic and economic threat to the United States in the 21st century, stating that China is actively working towards becoming an evil empire.

To counteract China’s influence, Pence suggested several measures, such as expanding arms sales to Taiwan, severing economic ties with crucial Chinese industries, banning popular Chinese video-sharing app TikTok in the United States, and combating intellectual property theft. Additionally, he proposed limiting the employment of Chinese individuals in US technology companies.

Regarding Ukraine, Pence emphasized the importance of providing comprehensive military support to combat Russia. Although he did not mention any names, he criticized the “isolationist” stance of certain Republican candidates, including former President Trump, Florida Governor DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy, who have questioned continued military and economic aid.

Pence also highlighted the repercussions of withdrawing aid to Ukraine, stating that it would grant China the green light to invade Taiwan. He urged the United States to consider the message it would send to China through its actions.

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On September 18, former Vice President Pence, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 US presidential election, spoke at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank, and said that China is becoming an “evil empire.” Picture taken on the 13th in Chicago (2023 Reuters/Jim Vondruska)

[１８日 ロイター] – Former Vice President Pence, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 US presidential election, spoke at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank, on the 18th and said that China is becoming an “evil empire.”

“China is the greatest strategic and economic threat facing the United States in the 21st century,” he said, adding, “China may not be an evil empire yet, but it is working hard to become one.”

In addition to expanding arms sales to Taiwan, cutting economic ties with important Chinese industries, banning the Chinese video sharing app TikTok from the United States, and reducing intellectual property theft, US technology companies said it was necessary to limit the number of Chinese people who work in companies.

As for Ukraine, he emphasized that it is essential to provide all the necessary military support to defeat Russia. Although he did not name names, he criticized the “isolation” of some Republican candidates, including former President Trump, Florida Governor DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy, who questioned continued military and economic aid.

He said the US should consider what kind of message it would send to China if it withdrew aid to Ukraine, saying, “It would give China the green light to invade Taiwan. .”

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