Defense Secretary Ash Carter offered a nuanced view of the U.S. relationship with China on Thursday as he listed the sizeable investments being made to enable the American security agenda in the Asia Pacific, including a few "surprises" to ensure continued military dominance. Carter, who spoke aboard the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN-70) in San Diego, CA, described the Asia Pacific as "the most consequential region for America's future," but noted the United States has "serious concerns" with China's behavior...
