The United States is concerned over the latest incident that showed Beijing’s “coercive and risky” behavior in the contested South China Sea.
“He highlighted the United States’ ironclad alliance commitment with the Philippines and reiterated that the Mutual Defense Treaty extends to Philippine public vessels, aircraft, and armed forces – to include those of its Coast Guard – in the Pacific, including anywhere in the South China Sea,” the readout says.
The defense chiefs of the two longtime allies have agreed to soon meet in person for an in-depth talk about defense and security concerns, it also notes.
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