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The net effect of China's behavior is to strengthen the pull on United States engagement and presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

I think that this is a classic case of Beijing seeking to exploit the inherent rights and freedoms of maritime user states in UNCLOS, without accepting the limitations and the responsibilities of UNCLOS members.

We have united the world so that North Korea is denied regular access to the international system.

Our strategy is based on deterrence, on diplomacy, and on pressure.