Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

Prices at the Pumps - April 17, 2024 #saltwire #energymarkets #pricesatthepumps #gaspricesMANILA - The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a"sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to"reflect upon its own actions" in the South China Sea.

The statement was in response to China's criticism over the recent trilateral summit between U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a briefing last week Beijing opposes"forming exclusive circles in the region".

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