US Warns It Will Defend Philippines in S. China Sea Dispute
Philippines and China Reach Deal to Avoid Confrontations
US President Joe Biden has warned China that the US will defend the Philippines in case of any attack in the disputed South China Sea.
The warning comes after China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Key Points
- The US has warned China that it will defend the Philippines in case of an attack in the disputed South China Sea.
- China and the Philippines have reached a deal to avoid confrontations during resupply missions to troops at a disputed shoal.
- The deal is subject to review and may not end all confrontations in the area.
The Philippines said on Tuesday that an arrangement with China to avoid confrontations during resupply missions to troops at a disputed shoal may be subject to review.
The two countries held a crucial meeting on Tuesday to try to ease mounting tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed waters.
The United States renewed a warning on Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty.
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