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US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
SOUTH CHINA SEA, JUL 11 – U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says deterrence has prevented conflict despite China’s aggressive tactics as rival states maintain offshore operations and bolster maritime defenses.
- Adm. Stephen Koehler stated last Friday in Manila that China failed to coerce rival claimant states despite aggressive tactics, with the US and allies committed to strengthening deterrence.
- Beijing’s assertive tactics include rammings, water cannons, and lasers, which China labels as illegal and coercive, while refusing to recognize the 2016 arbitration ruling.
- Regional claimants like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam have expanded offshore oil and gas activities, while the Philippines publicly exposed Chinese aggressive maneuvers, strengthening regional maritime resilience.
- Deterrence by the US Pacific Fleet has prevented regional conflict and trade disruption, with ongoing readiness to uphold freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
- Adm. Koehler highlighted China's failure to coerce claimants at a Manila forum ahead of planned Beijing talks later this month to de-escalate South China Sea tensions.
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US commander says China failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the disputed South China Sea despite its intensifying “bullying tactics,” and the United States and other allied countries are ready to further boost deterrence against Beijing’s aggression, the U.S. Pacific Fleet commander said.
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