Washington reaffirms that the Mutual Defense Treaty covers attacks on the Philippine Coast Guard in the South China Sea, following the latest in a series of August harassments against the Philippines by Chinese maritime forces
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On August 31, a CCG vessel “deliberately rammed and collided” the PCG’s BRP Teresa Magbanua thrice after she dropped her anchor in Escoda Shoal, where she has been staying since April 2024. The vessel was first deployed to Escoda Shoal over concerns that China had plans of reclaiming the feature. Beijing has denied these allegations and has protested the Magbanua’s month-long deployment in the shoal.
“The United State reiterates its call for the PRC to comport its claims and actions with international law and to desist from dangerous and destabilizing conduct. The United States reaffirms that Article IV of the 1951 United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft – including those of its Coast Guard – anywhere in the South China Sea,” he added.
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