U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo stated on May 29 that China's recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan appeared to be a 'rehearsal' for a future invasion. In an exclusive interview with Nikkei, Paparo emphasized that these drills looked like practice for an invasion of Taiwan. He noted that the U.S. military observed the exercises closely, learned from them, and is preparing for potential future scenarios. The admiral's comments highlight growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region as Beijing continues to build up its military capabilities. Paparo also vowed to enhance deterrence in response to China's actions.
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China's recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo tells Nikkei "We watched it. We took note. We learned from it. And they helped us prepare for the future" https://t.co/9NwJeXwMe6 https://t.co/gdu46lzfXZ
China’s recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan “looked like a rehearsal” for an invasion, Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, told Nikkei on Wednesday. “We watched it. We took note. We learned from it. And they helped us prepare for the future.” https://t.co/n0dLK5PLMF
The admiral in charge of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said China's recent military exercises encircling Taiwan appeared to be practice for a future invasion. https://t.co/KlurK1Z8ni
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China's recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo told Nikkei. https://t.co/DLKpsbPp6s
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