The United States’ top diplomat underscored with his Chinese counterpart China’s dangerous and unlawful actions in the West Philippine Sea and reaffirmed commitments to the Philippines.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, director of the Chinese Communist Party Central Foreign Affairs Commission, during his official visit to Washington on Oct. 26.
The Philippines lodged on Oct. 23 a diplomatic protest against China over the “dangerous blocking maneuvers” by CCG on Oct. 22 Both leaders also opposed the act of interfering with routine Philippines maritime operations around Ayungin Shoal. In a joint leaders’ statement, Biden and Albanese said the US and Australia are concerned about China’s “excessive maritime claims that are inconsistent with international law,” as well as “unilateral actions” that may raise tensions and increase the risk of miscalculation in the region.
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