China and the Evolving Security Dynamics in East Asia

This hearing will explore the evolving security dynamics in Asia and the effects of this changing environment on the United States. We will address how Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania are responding to China's rise and consider what implications follow for the United States, its alliances and partnerships in the region. We'll begin by taking a broad look at China's grand strategy in Asia-Pacific. The witnesses on the first panel will discuss the impact of China's rise on the security dynamics in East Asia. The second panel will focus on security dynamics in Northeast Asia and the implications for the United States. The third panel will conclude the hearing with a discussion of the security dynamics in Southeast Asia and the implications for the United States.