Reported 9 months ago
On June 27, 2024, US Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, emphasized the US commitment to Philippine security and reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait during a call with Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, before the first presidential debate in the US. Campbell expressed serious concerns over China's recent actions in the South China Sea, reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, and called for resolving international law disputes peacefully. The US officials also discussed concerns about China's support for the Russian defense industry, as part of efforts to maintain communication channels between the US and China. The dialogue also touched on the recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula, but no official statement was released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Source: YAHOO