In the South China Sea, a Philippine transport vessel was allegedly obstructed by a vessel of the Chinese Maritime Police Bureau, and the U.S. State Department said, "A mutual defense treaty stipulating defense obligations by the United States applies to armed attacks on Philippine official vessels. It will be done, "he issued a statement and strongly warned China.
In the South China Sea, where the Philippine government is vying for sovereignty with China and other countries, on November 16, two civilian transport vessels hired by its own army were supplying supplies for soldiers residing on the reefs of the Spratly Islands, the English name. While carrying, it is said that three ships of the China Coast Guard obstructed the course and received water.
China justifies the response, claiming that it was "because it invaded China's waters without consent."
A spokesman for the US State Department, Price, issued a statement yesterday, emphasizing support for the Philippines, saying, "In the face of a direct threat to regional peace and stability, the United States is with its ally, the Philippines."
He also strongly warned China that "an armed attack on Philippine official vessels in the South China Sea will be subject to the Mutual Defense Treaty, which stipulates the defense obligations of the United States."
The United States has repeatedly criticized China's claim of having almost all jurisdiction over the South China Sea as "illegal," but there is no hope of calming the situation.