US Sec State Blinken says will stand against pressure from China

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin.

State Dept statement:

• "Secretary Blinken pledged to stand with Southeast Asian claimants in the face of PRC pressure"

This in reference to the United States rejecting China's maritime claims in the South China Sea beyond what it is permitted under international law.

via Reuters