Philippines reports fresh clash with China as U.S. reaffirms defense pledge

Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed U.S. defence commitments to the Philippines on Monday.

on the margins of the APEC summit last Friday. On Monday, Marcos Jr. told Harris:"I have said many times, I do not see a future for the Philippines that does not include the United States."

"An armed attack on the Philippines armed forces, public vessels or aircraft in the South China Sea would invoke the U.S.'s mutual defense commitments. And that is anSunday's incident off Thitu happened roughly 300 miles from Puerto Princesa, the Palawan provincial capital where Harris will fly to on Tuesday.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Newsweek /  🏆 468. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

With Philippines visit, Vice President Harris seeks to reset relationsU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the Philippines on Sunday for talks aimed at reviving ties with the former U.S. colony, an Asian ally that is central to U.S. efforts to counter China's increasingly assertive policies towards Taiwan.
Read more »

U.S. Vice President Harris to affirm defense commitment to PhilippinesKamala Harris also will reaffirm Washington's support for a 2016 international tribunal ruling that invalidated Beijing's expansive claim in the South China Sea.
Read more »

VP Harris to visit, support Philippine island amid sea feudAfter attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Thailand, Harris will fly to Manila Sunday night to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the next day.
Read more »

Kamala Harris To Visit Front-line Philippine Island In South China Sea FeudVice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines to underscore America’s commitment to defend its treaty ally.
Read more »