Brutally Attack: Philippine and US Warns China against 'acts of war' in South China Sea.
The long-simmering territorial dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea has escalated into violent confrontations in the past few months. The firing of water cannons by Chinese patrol ships at Philippine boats and supply vessels has been a source of loud complaints from Manila. The Chinese capital has stated that it is protecting its independence. he Philippines will see any Filipino casualty caused by China's intentional acts as "an act of war" and take appropriate measures. Recent skirmishes have injured Filipinos, but none have been killed yet, he said. When we reach that moment, we will have unquestionably crossed the Rubicon. Does it cross a threshold? Without a doubt, it will be a boundary. He detailed the military drills, agreements, and US troop presence that were strengthening the defenses of several Asian nations. "The United States can be secure only if Asia is secure," declared the president.