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US affirms defense treaty with Philippines after China's 'closest' harassment of ship
The United States has reaffirmed its defense commitments to the Philippines following an incident where Chinese vessels used water cannons against Philippine government ships near Pag-asa Island.
US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott condemned China's actions, stating that the US stands with its Philippine allies against dangerous tactics that destabilize the region.
Pigott further criticized China's expansive territorial claims and coercive actions in the South China Sea, asserting that these undermine regional stability and disregard peaceful dispute resolution.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, when Chinese Coast Guard ships and maritime militia vessels rammed and deployed water cannons against Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels near Pag-asa Island.
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