Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo warned that coercive actions by China and other actors threaten regional stability, stating the U.S. will prevent any nation from dominating the Indo-Pacific. He highlighted tensions in the South China Sea, where China's maritime claims clash with Southeast Asian nations, particularly the Philippines, which reports confrontations with Chinese vessels.