NEW DELHI: There is no change in the US’ policy towards Beijing on the South China Sea dispute and use of force and coercion by China in the region cannot be accepted at all, a top American Naval Commander said today.
Indicating concern over China bolstering its naval prowess, US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott, here to explore ways to boost Indo-US naval ties, also said China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ project has caused “anxiety” in the region.
Swift said the US and India were boosting cooperation in the maritime domain and navies of the two nations will carry out a mega exercise in July with a major focus on anti- submarine warfare.
He held extensive talks with Navy Chief Sunil Lanba and Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar during which a number of issues of common concern were discussed, besides preparation for the Malabar Naval exercise.
“I do not see any change (in our policy),” he told reporters when asked about reports that the Trump regime was relaxing its position on the South China Sea issue to garner China’s support to ease tension in the Korean peninsula. (AGENCIES)
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