Biden Backs Ph Warns China Of Us Defense

Philippines Warns China: We Won't Yield to Foreign Powers

Biden Backs PH, Warns China of US Defense

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a strong statement in response to China's increasing presence in the South China Sea, asserting that his country will not succumb to pressure from any foreign power.

US Support for the Philippines

In a show of solidarity, US President Joe Biden has pledged to defend the Philippines if it comes under attack in the disputed South China Sea.

Alleged Chinese Assault

The Philippines has accused the Chinese Coast Guard of a brutal assault with bladed weapons during a recent encounter in the South China Sea.

Mutual Defense Treaty

Despite the recent incident, the Philippines has stated that it does not intend to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States at this time.

US Condemnation of China

The United States has condemned China's actions in the South China Sea, calling the collision between a Chinese vessel and a Philippine boat "provocative and unsafe."

Additional Facts

• The Philippines and China have long-standing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
• The sea is a vital waterway with rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves.
• Several other countries, including Vietnam and Malaysia, also have claims in the region.

Sources

1. [Philippines President Vows Not to Yield to Foreign Powers](https://apnews.com/article/philippines-china-south-china-sea-ferdinand-marcos-jr-d9ede48a59c917dbc3b19c618c89b788)
2. [US President Warns China Over Philippines Defense](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61812791)
3. [Philippines Accuses China of Brutal Assault in South China Sea](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-accuses-china-brutal-south-china-sea-assault-2023-06-22/)
4. [US Condemns China Over South China Sea Collision](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/world/asia/us-china-south-china-sea.html)