China blasts US declaration of 'ironclad' alliance with Philippines
China criticizes US for defending the Philippines against territorial disputes in South China Sea.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
China has criticized the US after Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised to defend the Philippines, a key ally of the US. Blinken reaffirmed the US commitment during a visit to Manila, prompting Beijing to accuse Washington of interfering in the South China Sea, where China and the Philippines have territorial disputes. Tensions have escalated in the region, with recent incidents fueling the animosity between the nations. China asserted that the US has no right to involve itself in maritime issues between China and the Philippines. The US has been supporting the Philippines in enhancing its defense capabilities and strengthening military cooperation. Relations between the US and the Philippines have improved under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Military exercises involving the US and the Philippines have expanded, drawing criticism from China, which perceives them as provocations.