Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific
Summary
The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, warned that China and others are using pressure and false legal claims to disrupt stability in the Indo-Pacific region. He said the U.S. will not allow any country to control this area and supports freedom of navigation and peaceful dispute resolution.Key Facts
- Admiral Samuel Paparo spoke at a security conference in Malaysia about challenges to peace in the Indo-Pacific.
- He criticized some nations for using law as a tool for power rather than fairness.
- Tensions remain high in the South China Sea, where China’s claims conflict with several Southeast Asian countries, especially the Philippines.
- The Philippines has accused China of aggressive actions like blocking supplies and water cannon attacks; China denies these claims.
- The U.S. supports freedom of navigation and the rights of all countries to operate legally in the region.
- Admiral Paparo emphasized that the U.S. deters China by showing strength, not by seeking confrontation.
- The Philippine Defense Secretary expressed concern about China’s growing military actions, including missile tests.
- Talks between ASEAN and China to finalize a code of conduct for the South China Sea have made good progress and are expected to finish this year.
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