US says 'very, very concerned' about Chinese actions in disputed sea

SYDNEY, Australia: The top US military officer in the Pacific on Tuesday said Washington was 'very, very concerned' about Beijing's recent 'dangerous' actions in the disputed South China Sea , after confrontations with Philippine vessels.Speaking in Sydney, United States Indo-Pacific Command head Admiral John Aquilino referenced recent encounters between Chinese and Philippine boats around a remote shoal in the Spratly Islands.

The last month has seen two collisions near the Second Thomas Shoal between vessels from China and the Philippines, and Chinese ships blasting water cannons at Philippine boats.Both countries claim rights over the area -- which sits at a vital resource-rich maritime crossroads for regional trade.The United States, a treaty ally of the Philippines, has led a chorus of support for the Southeast Asian country in response to China's actions.

Says 'Very Very Concerned' About Chinese Actions In Disputed Sea

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