US Says China’s ‘Provocative’ Acts Violate Philippine Rights
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized China’s “provocative actions” in the South China Sea on a visit to Manila, as he reaffirmed the US security commitment to the Philippines.
Blinken said Tuesday the US and other nations have rallied to support the Philippines after Chinese vessels have blocked, closely shadowed and used water cannons on Philippine vessels in the disputed waterway. He also said the world has seen China’s actions in the South China Sea as a violation of international law.