"I do not have a crystal ball" on #China, @INDOPACOM's Adm. John Aquilino tells #AspenSecurity
"I have a sense of urgency...we have to be in a position to make sure that the status quo remains as it applies to #Taiwan"
"I have a sense of urgency...we have to be in a position to make sure that the status quo remains as it applies to #Taiwan"
"We certainly view w/concern many of the actions that we've seen from #Beijing" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino
#China's action in #HongKong "completely disconnected from the words from #Beijing to adhere to the agreement that was in place" he says, adding same w/#India border
#China's action in #HongKong "completely disconnected from the words from #Beijing to adhere to the agreement that was in place" he says, adding same w/#India border
"We have the world's greatest military...that military will operate anywhere in accordance w/int'l rules & laws" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino
"We will fly, steam & sail anywhere int'l law allows" he adds, referring recent FONOP through the #TaiwanStrait
"We will fly, steam & sail anywhere int'l law allows" he adds, referring recent FONOP through the #TaiwanStrait
"The US is ready for any contingency, should it occur" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino
"I'm encouraged by the #UnitedKingdom operating w/QueenElizabeth [carrier strike group in this theater" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino "Our partners from #France have been here. Our partners from #Germany...like-minded nations w/common values coming together"
"We spend a lot of time w/our allies & partners to ensure that the int'l rules-based order is maintained & that unlawful claims don't go w/out challenge" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino, noting #China recently unilaterally renamed 80 geographical in the #SouthChinaSea
#NorthKorea "a security challenge" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino
US-#ROK alliance "maintains the stability" he adds
US-#ROK alliance "maintains the stability" he adds
#PacificDeterrenceInitiative-"It's incredibly important" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Aquilino
"No matter the funding stream, we continue to advocate for US allies & partners to purchase & utilize US equipment. We see it successful across the region" he adds, pointing to the P-8
"No matter the funding stream, we continue to advocate for US allies & partners to purchase & utilize US equipment. We see it successful across the region" he adds, pointing to the P-8
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