The U.S. Secretary of State assured the Philippines that America will come to its defence if its forces, aircraft or ships come under armed attack in the South China Sea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gestures while answering questions during a joint news conference with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., in suburban Pasay city, southeast of Manila, Philippines, on March 1, 2019.U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that the United States is committed to ensuring the South China Sea remains open to all kinds of navigation and that “China does not pose a threat” of closing the disputed sea lanes.
“China’s island building and military activities in the South China Sea threaten your sovereignty, security and, therefore, economic livelihood, as well as that of the U.S.,” he added. The long-seething territorial disputes are a key irritant between Washington and Beijing, which has turned several disputed barren reefs into islands with runways and other military facilities. The U.S. has declared that the peaceful resolution of the disputes and freedom of navigation and overflight in the contested areas are in the U.S. national interest.
While other Philippine officials wanted clarity in the treaty, Locsin differed. “In vagueness lies the best deterrence,” Locsin said.
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