"The People's Republic of China is the most consequential strategic competitor that the United States has faced," said Admiral John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

"They are executing a dedicated campaign that utilizes all forms of national power in an attempt to uproot the rules-based international order to the benefit of themselves and at the expense of all others."

"The People's Republic of China is the most consequential strategic competitor that the United States has faced," said Admiral John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

"They are executing a dedicated campaign that utilizes all forms of national power in an attempt to uproot the rules-based international order to the benefit of themselves and at the expense of all others."