MANILA — The United States said it "stands with our Philippine allies" after Chinese ships trying to block a resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal led to collisions with a Philippine Coast Guard patrol ship and a civilian vessel chartered for the trip.
It said the Chinese coast guard and maritime militia put Filipino sailors at risk and that attempting to block supplies to the Sierra Madre — grounded on Ayungin since 1999 — threatens regional stability."Second Thomas Shoal is a feature well within the Philippine exclusive economic zone and on the Philippine continental shelf," the US State department said.
"The unsafe maneuvers on October 22 and the PRC water cannoning of a Philippine vessel on August 5 are the latest examples of provocative PRC measures in the South China Sea to enforce its expansive and unlawful maritime claims, reflecting disregard for other states lawfully operating in the region," the US state department also said.
Both have said that the US will help defend the Philippines against armed attack in the West Philippine Sea.
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