A continent and ocean away from the pageantry and theatrics of the U.S.-China summit last week, the commander of the Pacific Command revealed details on his effort to deter and, if needed, win a war against China... .
Admiral Sam Paparo said the funds were the minimum needed to sustain credible deterrence and prevail if war breaks out, citing China’s military expansion, pressure on Taiwan, territorial ambitions and closer ties with Russia and North Korea.