World News @lemmy.world RandAlThor @lemmy.ca 2 wk. ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

apnews.com US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Indo-Pacific commander Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.

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About time.
So, WWIII by January?
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Ah yes, the American territory, far eastern sea. /s
- One might wonder why America feels the need to help escort an allied nation through their own exclusive economic zone in the first place? It's almost like there is a member of unclos that isn't adhering to international law or something?
  
  America will hang out in the hopes an opportunity will come of it, as well as a show of force to China. That second part is why I referred to it as the far eastern sea.
  
  Sadly, my fellow Americans are densely patriotic and aren't aware of the difference between a french cut and French cuisine.
- What are international waters?
  
  Waters outside of a countries economic exclusive zone, per the ratified UN convention.
  
  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclusive_economic_zone
  
  Oh boy, I'm taking heat for my intended sarcasm. Yes, they are international. Yes, China will see it as threatening their territory.
  
  Whatever the guy with the biggest and/or most guns says they are

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