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US, Japan condemn China provocative activities in SCS
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba condemned China for "provocative activities" in the South China Sea, reaffirming their strong opposition to the PRC's unlawful maritime claims, militarization of reclaimed features, and threatening actions.
The joint statement followed a bilateral summit in Washington D.C. on February 7.
In Manila, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) anticipates joint exercises with the US, Japan, and Australia, mirroring the recent sixth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA).
The MMCA involved frigates, patrol ships, fighter jets, and search and rescue assets in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea.
This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthen regional cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific, according to AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
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The Philippines, United States, Japan, and Australia successfully completed their sixth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea, despite the presence of Chinese navy vessels.
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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed strengthening deterrence in the South China Sea during a recent call.
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