China Admiral Touts Cooperation While Warning on Sea Spats
- China will not accept pending arbitration ruling, says Sun
- Sun says freedom of navigation not under threat in waters
Beijing's Top Admiral Warns on South China Sea
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Chinese Admiral Sun Jianguo used a speech to global defense chiefs to tout his military’s cooperation in the western Pacific, while taking aim at the U.S. for sailing ships near reefs China claims in the disputed South China Sea.
Sun’s address struck a more conciliatory tone at the Shangri-La security dialogue in Singapore than last year, even as China beefs up its military presence in contested areas. He stressed the People’s Liberation Army’s interactions with the militaries of Southeast Asia and countries like India and Japan.