Summit on China Threat in South China Sea
President Biden held a summit with the Philippine President and Japanese Prime Minister to discuss the threat communist China poses in the South China Sea. The three leaders expressed serious concerns about China's aggressive behavior and illegal military development in the region.
Key Points
- Joint statement focused on China's attempts to colonize parts of the South China Sea and East China Sea
- Concerns about China's obstruction of Philippine vessels and disruption of supply lines
- Opposition to China's unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force
Pros
- Addressing the threat posed by China in the South China Sea
- Affirming the legality of a 2016 ruling against China's claims
- Creating the Luzon Economic Corridor to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative
Cons
- China's aggressive response to the joint statement
- Disputes over territorial sovereignty in the East and South China Sea