President Biden is reaffirming American support for the Philippines amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Wednesday’s state visit by the Australian prime minister was seen by the White House as deepening an alliance that’s increasingly viewed as a critical counterweight to China’s influence in the Pacific. During talks, Mr. Biden raised the potential for conflict and […]
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Biden voices support for Philippines amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions
President Biden is reaffirming American support for the Philippines amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Wednesday’s state visit by the Australian prime minister was seen by the White House as deepening an alliance that’s increasingly viewed as a critical counterweight to China’s influence in the Pacific. During talks, Mr. Biden raised the potential for conflict and made it clear that the Philippines can count on the U-S. A few days ago in the South China Sea, Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Philippine vessels.