U.S. commander mum on report of more active operations in S. China Sea

U.S. Pacific Command chief Adm. Harry Harris delivers a speech in Washington on Oct. 9, 2015. Harris declined to say whether the Navy would send ships into what China claims as its territory in disputed areas in the South China Sea, only saying he has offered President Barack Obama's administration various options to ensure freedom of navigation in the region and that he is "comfortable knowing these options are being considered." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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