US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Philippine Foreign Minister Antony Blinken over the phone, stating that it is illegal for China to claim interests in almost the entire South China Sea, and with Southeast Asian countries to counter China. He showed the idea of ​​strengthening cooperation.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a telephone conversation with Philippine Foreign Minister Antony Blinken on the 27th.



According to the State Department, at the meeting, Secretary Blinken "refuses China to claim maritime interests in the South China Sea beyond what is permitted by international law," and China claims interests in almost the entire South China Sea. Is to convey the position that it is illegal.



He added that he promised to stand up with Southeast Asian countries facing China's pressure, and emphasized the policy of strengthening cooperation with related countries to counter China.



In July last year, the former Trump administration stated that it was "totally illegal" for China to claim interests in almost the entire South China Sea.



The Biden administration has also followed this position and clarified its stance against China over the issue of the South China Sea.

Philippine Foreign Minister Protests China's "Cast Guard Law"

Philippine Foreign Minister Roksin revealed that China has protested through diplomatic routes to China on the 22nd of this month after the China Coast Guard, which is a maritime security action, passed a "maritime security law" that allows the use of weapons. I am.



The China Coast Guard includes the authority to forcibly exclude foreign vessels that have entered the territorial waters of China, etc., and if a vessel engaged in illegal activities does not comply with a stop order or on-site inspection, it will be a weapon. It stipulates that use is permitted.



Foreign Minister Roksin said on his Twitter account, "Given that the law extends to the South China Sea, it poses a threat to war for those who oppose the law. If it doesn't matter, it will be submissive." , Showing a strong sense of crisis.



The Philippines, which has a sovereignty dispute with China in the South China Sea, has shown a harmonious stance, such as President Duterte effectively shelving issues related to the South China Sea with the aim of enormous financial support from China. There is a possibility of increasing repulsion.