Philippines says China sea confrontation does not invoke US defence pact

A South China Sea confrontation this week, in which the Chinese coast guard personnel brandished weapons and rammed Philippine naval vessels, does not trigger Manila's mutual defence pact with the United States, a spokesperson for President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday. "We are not yet ready to consider this as an...

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