Published 11:02 IST, September 10th 2020

Pompeo: China doesn't respect democratic values

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday lashed out at China saying Beijing was not respecting fundamental democratic values and urged ASEAN nations to act against China's dominance.

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United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday lashed out at China saying Beijing was t respecting fundamental democratic values and urged ASEAN nations to act against China's dominance.

"Don't let Chinese communist party walk over us and our people. You should have confidence and American people will be here in friendship to help you," Pompeo said during an online meeting with ASEAN foreign ministers.

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Following Pompeo's remarks, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh welcomed US engment in region and said its role will help maintain peace, stability and security.

 

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11:02 IST, September 10th 2020