The Philippines and the US 'agreed that dangerous actions threatened regional peace and stability,' the State Department says in a readout
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“The United States stands with its ally the Philippines and condemns the escalatory and irresponsible actions by the People’s Republic of China to deny the Philippines from lawfully delivering humanitarian supplies to service members stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre on June 17,” said Miller in a statement.
Over 12 hours later, the Philippines, through its National Security Council , denied China’s claims, saying China’s Navy, coast guard, and maritime militia “engaged in dangerous maneuvers, including ramming and towing” during a routine resupply mission to the commissioned vessel. Sources disclosed China towed two Philippine boats.
Miller’s statement came barely three months after he also affirmed that the US was “standing with our ally the Philippines” following China’s actions against a Philippine rotational and resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre on March 5. “Beijing’s actions reflect consistent disregard for the safety of Filipinos and for international law in the South China Sea,” Miller said.
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