US opens communication lines with China to iron out differences

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell engaged China’s Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in a phone call on Thursday, June 27, to discuss key issues, including areas of cooperation and of difference, Washington announced on Friday.

This includes the recent incident in Ayungin Shoal, where members of the Chinese Coast Guard wielded deadly weapons and destroyed navigational equipment of Philippine Navy servicemen, one of whom even lost a thumb during the violent encounter. Campbell reiterated that the “U.S. commitments to the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty remain ironclad.” He also brought up to Ma the importance of maintaining peace and stability not just in the South China Sea, but also across the Taiwan Strait.

Carlson reaffirmed that the US stands as a committed ally to the Philippines and supports its maritime claims in the WPS.

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