Top U.S. admiral warns of Chinese aggression Adm. Phil Davidson tells House Armed Services Committee "the military balance in the Indo-Pacific is becoming more unfavorable for the United States and our allies." Author: Mike Gooding Updated: 7:10 PM EST March 10, 2021 WASHINGTON — Concerns about China's aggressive behavior are not new. U.S. military and intelligence officials have repeatedly warned of the danger. On Wednesday, a top Navy Admiral told lawmakers: China is actively involved in disinformation, espionage, and cyber operations. U.S. Indo Pacific Command Admiral Phil Davidson went before the House Armed Services committee with disturbing information. "In stark contrast to our free and open vision, the Communist Party of China promotes a closed and authoritarian system through internal oppression and external aggression," he said.