The “Indo-Pacific is one geopolitical area,” the official reportedly said, “but look at the situation in the Indian Ocean. The situation near China, whether in the East China Sea, near Japan, or in the West Pacific, is completely different.
“印度－太平洋同属一个地缘政治区域”，这名官员说，“但我们看看印度洋的情况。南海、日本海或西太平洋等中国近海的局势是完全不同的。印、中、美都需要运输能源的海上通道。”