The Chinese Embassy in South Korea told reporters it was responding to recent remarks by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander Brunson, who recently said “Korea is like a dagger pointing at China” and who last year said “Korea is a fixed aircraft carrier between China and Japan.” South Korean media have commented that Brunson’s comments reflect a U.S. desire to use South Korea as a forward outpost to contain China. The embassy spokesperson said USFK responsibilities are clear and that China’s posit

The Chinese Embassy in South Korea told reporters it was responding to recent remarks by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander Brunson, who recently said “Korea is like a dagger pointing at China” and who last year said “Korea is a fixed aircraft carrier between China and Japan.” South Korean media have commented that Brunson’s comments reflect a U.S. desire to use South Korea as a forward outpost to contain China. The embassy spokesperson said USFK responsibilities are clear and that China’s position on USFK is explicit. Noting South Korean media warnings that Brunson “you have crossed the line,” the spokesperson said: we also wish to warn the USFK commander “your remarks have indeed crossed the line.” The spokesperson urged the USFK commander to respect regional countries and to take actions that support regional peace and stability.