Top US official tells China that Washington’s support of Philippines is ‘ironclad’

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell “raised serious concerns” about Chinese actions in a call with Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, the State Department said.

A top US official on Thursday told a Chinese counterpart that Washington’s defense commitments to the Philippines were “ironclad” after a violent clash in the South China Sea.

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell “raised serious concerns”...  more
US tells China Washington's support of Philippines is 'ironclad'
A top US official on Thursday told a Chinese counterpart that Washington’s defense commitments to the Philippines were “ironclad” after a violent...