Adm. Harry Harris, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, is pushing an aggressive plan to contest China's expanding island-building in the South China Sea. (Photo: MC2 Kegan E. Kay/Navy)
CNN: Military officials: White House didn't want public dispute on China
Washington (CNN)Senior military commanders are being dissuaded from publicly discussing Chinese actions in the South China Sea, multiple defense officials told CNN Friday.
The White House has sought to cut down on any airing of differences between the Defense Department and the National Security Council on the sensitive issue, the defense officials said, though they noted that there was no official "gag order."
The White House was particularly concerned that there be no public disagreements between the bodies in the run-up to a visit to Washington by Chinese President Xi Jinping last week as part of President Barack Obama's Nuclear Security Summit.
Asked for comment, a senior administration official denied that there was any silencing of officials and said the issue was merely one of coordinating a message across several departments.
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WNU Editor: The White House and it's top Admiral are denying this story .... Gag order issued on South China Sea? Pentagon and top admiral say no way (Washington Post).
More News On Reports That The White House Ordered Military Officials To Not Talk About China
South China Sea: claims White House 'gagged' US navy chief over China criticism -- Sydney Morning Herald
Report: Obama Admin Imposed Gag Order on Officials Looking to Get Tough on China -- Washington Free Beacon
South China Sea Controversy: Did White House ‘Muzzle’ US Military Over Disputed Region Row? Obama Administration Rejects Claims -- IBTimes
US President Barack Obama Orders Military Officials not to Talk About China -- China Topix
Jumpy Obama, Rice Tell Generals To Shut Up About China -- Jonah Bennett, Daily Caller
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You know the timorous and feckless CINC did.
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