中国在东南亚的活动及其对美国利益的影响.pdfVIP

Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Scher Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Office of the Secretary of Defense Before the U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission February 4, 2010 China’s Activities in Southeast Asia and the Implications for U.S. Interests Introduction: Vice Chairman Bartholomew, Commissioner Wortzel and members of the Commission, thank you for inviting me to appear before the Commission today to provide testimony on China’s defense related activities in Southeast Asia and the implications for U.S. interests. This is an issue to which the Department of Defense pays close attention and I commend the Commission’s continuing interest in this important topic. From this Administration, you will hear the consistent theme that the United States is a Pacific nation in every regard – geopolitically, militarily, diplomatically, and economically. Asia and the Pacific are indispensible to st addressing the challenges and seizing the opportunities of the 21 century. Our Alliances with Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines remain the bedrock of our presence and engagement in Asia- Pacific. The security and stability provided through these relationships have been critical to the region’s success and development. Our shared values and strategic interests enabled generations to grow up and prosper in a region largely at peace, and they remain key to maintaining stability and 1 security. The Obama Administration is committed to strengthening these alliances to address both continuing and eme