They say claims on the waterway must be settled under international norms.
HANOI: The US and Vietnam warned today against the “threat or use of force” in the disputed South China Sea, days after the latest clash involving Chinese vessels.
“The leaders underscored their unwavering support for the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law, without the threat or use of force,” Biden and Trong said in a joint statement. Washington is at loggerheads with Beijing on a range of issues including trade, security, human rights and climate change and is looking to boost its network of allies to counter Chinese influence.
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