Hong Kong (CNN)China is assembling an increasingly offensive military and expanding its regional footprint, as Beijing steps up efforts to supplant American military power in Asia, a top US commander warned Congress on Tuesday.
"I cannot for the life of me understand some of the capabilities that they're putting in the field unless it is an aggressive posture," Adm. Philip Davidson, the head of US Indo-Pacific Command, said in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
"I see them developing systems, capabilities and a posture that would indicate that they're interested in aggression," Davidson said.
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WNU Editor: The Chinese have responded to the Admiral's testimony .... China accuses US admiral of 'hyping up' threat of Taiwan invasion (AFP). More here .... China: US admiral trying to 'hype up' threat to Taiwan (The Hill).
More News On Admiral Philip Davidson's US Senate Testimony Yesterday
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US admiral says Guam needs more defenses to stop China from knocking it out of the fight with a 'cheap shot' -- Business Insider
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China is dictatorship. Never trust it, speaking of peace while making weapons and begin war as soon as ready.
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