Biden Warns China Attack on Philippine Ships Could Trigger US Mutual Defense Treaty

Contact Your Elected Officials
The Epoch Times Header

President Joe Biden warned the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Oct. 25 not to attack Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, stating that any attack on the U.S. ally would trigger Washington’s mutual defense treaty with Manila.

The warnings come after officials in the Philippines claimed that Chinese ships blocked two Philippine vessels on a resupply mission on Oct. 22 in the highly disputed South China Sea, resulting in two collisions.

At the White House during a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Biden noted the recent unlawful incidents and warned that the United States would be forced to intervene if Beijing continued its dangerous attacks on the vessels.

However, he stressed the United States was “not looking for conflict” with the CCP.

“Just this past week, the [People’s Republic of China] vessels acted dangerously and unlawfully as our Philippine friends conducted a routine resupply mission within their own exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea,” he said.

“I want to be very clear: The United States’ defense commitment to the Philippines is ironclad,” he said. “Any attack on the Filipino aircraft, vessels, or armed forces will invoke our mutual defense treaty with the Philippines.”

That treaty between the United States and the Philippines, a former U.S. colony, was signed in 1951.

‘Dangerous Blocking Maneuvers’

The treaty states that “each Party recognizes that an armed attack in the Pacific area on either of the Parties would be dangerous to its own peace and safety and declares that it would act to meet the common dangers in accordance with its constitutional processes.”

The first collision occurred when the Philippine boat—which was attempting to deliver supplies to troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal, known locally as Ayungin Shoal—had its path blocked by the Chinese coast guard ship.

The Second Thomas Shoal is located roughly 105 nautical miles from the Philippines’ Palawan Province, making it part of the country’s jurisdiction.

However, China claims the South China Sea almost in its entirety, including the Second Thomas Shoal area.

By Katabella Roberts

Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

Kirk Assassination Oddities

Just like the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, PA, there are oddities that do not add up with the actual assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Pharma-Funded Medical Groups Threaten Anti-MAHA Physician Strike

“A paradoxical pattern has been suggested in the literature on doctors' strikes: when health workers go on strike, mortality stays level or decreases."

Fauci Caught DEAD TO RIGHTS in Anti-FOIA Conspiracy, Per Newly Released Emails

Fauci told Congress in 2024 he never pressured staff to delete emails, but evidence shows otherwise, raising perjury concerns and calls for indictment.

America is facing what could be described as “disorganized troubles,” born of a feeling of powerlessness.

The US is seeing a pattern of consistent, politically motivated lone-wolf attacks, evident in events like the murder of Charlie Kirk on a campus in Utah.

A Bullet Is No Argument

Charlie Kirk’s sharp intellect and joyful debate style dismantled challengers’ arguments, making him a target for those opposed to truth and goodness.

Charlie Kirk’s Killing a Reminder of Need for Kindness and Civility: Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Justice Barrett calls Charlie Kirk’s assassination a tragic reminder that Americans must resolve disputes through civil discourse, not violence.

Boston University College Republicans Demand Better Security Measures Following Charlie Kirk Assassination

Boston U must provide better security for conservative students in aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, College Republicans wrote in a letter.

Office Depot Fires Worker Who Refused to Print Charlie Kirk Vigil Poster

Office Depot fired a Portage, MI employee after they refused to print a poster for a vigil honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

How Charlie Kirk Challenged and Inspired a Generation of Rising Political Influencers

Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA by energizing young minds in political debate and inspiring the next generation of conservative influencers.

Trump Signs Memo Targeting Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising

President Trump signed a memo to ensure drug ads give fair, balanced, and complete information to protect and inform American consumers.

Trump Runs out of Patience With China, Sharpens His Words

President Donald Trump’s recent remarks targeting China and its allies mark a noticeable shift in tone.

Trump Signs Order Renaming Department of Defense as Department of War

President Donald Trump on Sept. 5 signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Countries That Unlawfully Detain Americans

President Trump signed an EO on targeting the unlawful detention of American citizens around the world and to facilitate the release of hostages.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

MAGA Business Central