Top U.S. admiral says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific
Summary
The top U.S. military leader in the Pacific said the United States will not allow any country to control the Indo-Pacific region. He warned that China and others are using false reasons to pressure neighboring countries, which threatens peace and stability.Key Facts
- Admiral Samuel Paparo leads the U.S. Pacific Command.
- He spoke at a security meeting in Malaysia about regional challenges.
- China claims large parts of the South China Sea, which overlaps with claims by Southeast Asian nations.
- The Philippines has had several confrontations with China near a disputed shoal.
- The U.S. supports freedom of navigation and international law but does not take sides on territorial claims.
- Admiral Paparo described U.S. actions as deterrence by strength, not confrontation.
- The Philippines is concerned about China’s growing military activities, including recent missile tests.
- Talks to create a code of conduct for the South China Sea are making progress and may finish this year.
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