# US is ‘big enough’ to handle threats worldwide, vice president says

https://mins.news/en/item/39731

- TASS, 2026-09-01 04:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2180157

> US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has sufficient capabilities to deal with threats around the world, including China, despite its conflict with Iran. He added that disagreements with Beijing would not prevent the US from pursuing a positive relationship with China.

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