Summary
The U.S. State Department has closed its team focusing on South China Sea security. This decision comes despite the administration stating that security in the region is important. Former team members noted there are no replacements for them.
Key Facts
- The South China Sea team at the U.S. State Department has been shut down.
- This team was focused on security matters in the South China Sea.
- The closure occurred even though the U.S. government calls security there a priority.
- Experts who were a part of the team have been fired.
- Former team members stated that there are currently no new staff to take over their work.
