US diplomat warns China’s provoking of Taiwan risks conflict

Taipei, Taiwan — Outgoing director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk, has warned China against aggressive moves in the region that could spark a larger conflict. Oudkirk made the comment in response to a question at a June 14 farewell news conference. "The United States is profoundly devoted to a status quo in the straits and in the region ... that is one of peace and stability. And that is why we have consistently urged the PRC [People’s Republic of China] to avoid coercive...