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US ready to defend Philippines from 'any attack' in S. China Sea

April 12, 2024 / 4:51 PM
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: The United States is ready to defend the Philippines from any attack in the contested South China Sea, President Joe Biden said Thursday, amid growing maritime tensions between Manila and Beijing.
"Any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels or armed forces in the South China Sea would invoke our mutual defence treaty," Biden as he hosted the first-ever joint summit with the Philippines and Japan at the White House.
 
April 12, 2024 / 4:51 PM

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