Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific0

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• August 3, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The head of U.S. Pacific Command said Monday that coercive actions by China and other actors are challenging regional stability, warning the United States will not allow any nation to dominate the Indo-Pacific. Admiral Samuel Paparo said some actors were using “false claims of legitimacy” to justify intimidation and coercion. “That’s