US EditionUS won’t abandon the Philippines in fighting China’s assertiveness at sea, Manila’s envoy says
The U.S. reaffirms defense commitments and plans military support including modernization funding as the Philippines balances territorial defense with trade ties to China.
- The U.S. has warned China that it must defend the Philippines if they face an armed attack.
- Around 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino personnel participated in large-scale military drills, including live-fire exercises against drone threats.
- Philippine Ambassador to Washington, Jose Manuel Romualdez, expressed concerns about a potential U.S.-China rapprochement that might sideline the Philippines but affirmed the nation's commitment to defending its territorial interests.
- The U.S. and the Philippines criticize China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, where Chinese forces have used water cannons and blocking maneuvers against Filipino forces at sea and in the air.
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US won't abandon the PH in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says
MANILA, Philippines — Manila’s top envoy to Washington expressed confidence Tuesday that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it fights Beijing's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve differences.Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez welcomed renewed talks between the US and Chinese leaders, and said Manila should also try to “fin…
US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China at sea, Manila's envoy says
Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve t...
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US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says
Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve tariffs and trade issues.
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