South China Sea: US says Philippines removing Chinese barrier from Scarborough Shoal ‘a bold step’
Senior defence official Asia Lindsey Ford commended Manila’s action and reaffirmed Washington’s security commitments to its allyPresident Marcos Jnr said the Philippines was upholding its rights to fish in its territory days after the coastguard dismantled the barrierThe PhilippinesReutersPublished: 9:08am, 29 Sep, 2023Why you can trust SCMP
South China Sea: Philippines aims to ‘take control again’ of shoal from China
During a congressional hearing, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford commended the Philippines’ action and reaffirmed Washington’s security commitments to its Asian ally.