U.S. Warns China To Stop Intimidating Philippine Ships In The South China Sea

DW: US demands China stop harassing Philippine vessels

The United States called on China to stop intimidating Philippine ships in the South China Sea, pledging to stand with its ally. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea.

The United States on Saturday called on China to stop its "provocative and unsafe conduct" in the South China Sea.

It followed a tense encounter between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine patrol vessel last weekend.

In a statement, the State Department criticized China's "harassment and intimidation" of Philippine vessels in the contested waterway. It added any attack on Philippine armed forces would trigger a US response.

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WNU Editor: It is getting

tense between China and the Philippines .... Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide (Bloomberg).

Update: Here is Beijing's response .... China expresses strong protest over Philippine vessels’ intrusion, says Chinese coast guard’s response ‘professional’, ‘restrained’ (Global Times)

U.S. Warns China To Stop Intimidating Philippine Ships In The South China Sea

US says Chinese Coast Guard is harassing Philippine vessels -- Reuters

US demands Beijing stop 'provocative and unsafe' acts in South China Sea -- AFP

US condemns China's 'harassment' of Philippines in South Pacific -- FOX News

'Dangerous manoeuvres' in China and Philippines' cat-and-mouse sea chase -- BBC