"Philippines Vows Countermeasures Against China's Aggression in South China Sea"
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The Philippines vows to implement countermeasures against China's coastguard for what it calls "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" in the South China Sea, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. seeking to deepen defense ties with the United States. China accuses the Philippines of treachery and provocation, warning that it will take resolute and decisive measures to defend its sovereignty. The United States reaffirms its commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticizes China's actions.
- Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks' Reuters
- Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea ABC News
- Philippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’ Al Jazeera English
- South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships Yahoo! Voices
- The U.S.'s Delicate Balancing Act in the South China Sea TIME
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