"The ships transited through a corridor in the strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state," he said in a statement.
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China's behavior "stands in contrast to the United States' adherence to international law and our vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region," he said. "All nations, large and small, should be secure in their sovereignty, free from coercion, and able to pursue economic growth consistent with accepted international rules and norms."
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