China’s Bullying in the South China Sea Fails to Deter Sovereign Nations, U.S. Commander Reveals
Despite intensified Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, rival nations stand firm defending their sovereignty with U.S. backing, exposing Beijing’s failed coercion and Washington’s commitment to uphold freedom and rule of law.

China’s aggressive tactics in the South China Sea—marked by rammings, water cannons, and laser attacks—have clearly failed in their objective: intimidating neighboring countries into surrendering sovereign rights over their own waters. This stark reality was laid bare by Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a Manila forum dedicated to upholding freedom of navigation and regional stability. Why Has Beijing’s Bullying Backfired? From Indonesia and Malaysia to Vietnam and the Philippines, Southeast Asian nations are standing resilient against China’s bullying campaign. Instead of retreating, these countries have expanded offshore oil and gas operations within their Exclusive Economic...
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