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Washington Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Commitments to Philippines After Maritime Clash With China

Philippine military officials said China Coast Guard personnel were carrying knives and spears, looted firearms, and damaged Philippine boats in the incident.
Washington Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Commitments to Philippines After Maritime Clash With China
The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76, front) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68, rear) Carrier Strike Groups sail together in formation, in the South China Sea, on July 6, 2020. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Tarleton/U.S. Navy via AP
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated “ironclad U.S. commitments” to the Philippines during his call with his Philippine counterpart Eduardo M. Año following China’s recent actions in the South China Sea.

The pair discussed “shared concerns over the People’s Republic of China’s dangerous and escalatory actions against the Philippines’ lawful maritime operations near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,” the White House said on June 27.
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