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Philippines, US discuss China’s ‘escalatory actions’ in Ayungin Shoal
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions regarding China's recent "escalatory actions" in the West Philippine Sea.
The conversation specifically addressed China's "dangerous and irresponsible actions" that hindered a lawful Philippine maritime operation on June 17.
Secretary Blinken stressed that the People's Republic of China's actions threaten regional peace and stability and reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad commitments" to the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty.
The June 17 incident involved the Chinese Coast Guard physically obstructing and harassing a humanitarian rotation and resupply mission by the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
Despite facing significant aggression, including physical attacks and the use of bladed weapons, Filipino troops maintained their position professionally, preventing a further escalation of tensions.
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The United States reaffirmed its commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines following a recent incident in the West Philippine Sea where Chinese vessels engaged in ramming and towing of Philippine ships.
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Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro stated that the Chinese harassment of a June 17 resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal was not a misunderstanding or accident, but a deliberate and illegal use of force intended to prevent the Philippines from completing its mission.
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The Philippines, through its Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has condemned China's recent aggressive actions near Ayungin Shoal, which resulted in injuries and vessel damage during a resupply mission.
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The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest against China via a note verbale following a June 17 incident during a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal.
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The US condemns the People's Republic of China's aggressive and dangerous maneuvers near Ayungin Shoal, which caused bodily injury to a Filipino and damaged Philippine vessels during a resupply mission.
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