Philippine and US forces begin joint patrol in the South China Sea

The South China Sea is a disputed area between China and the Philippines , and warships from both countries have faced off in the area in recent months. In this tense situation, the Philippine military is conducting joint patrols with the US military. According to Reuters, the Philippine military 's top uniformed officer, Chief of Staff General Browner, said on Wednesday, 3rd, ``This is the second joint patrol in the South China Sea between our military and the United States military, and is a remarkable leap forward in the alliance between our two countries.'' Yes, there is.” The Philippines and the United States conducted their first joint patrol in the South China Sea on January 22 last year. Last week, China announced that it would respond to continued provocations by the Philippines. Chinese state media reported that the Philippines is relying on US aid to continue its hostility with China. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning also responded to the joint patrol between the Philippines and the United States, saying, ``Our country has previously announced its position regarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights to these two countries.'' In line with this, China's sovereignty and maritime rights should not be violated in this patrol." Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mao Ning President Marcos of the Philippines also stated earlier that the situation in the South China Sea had become extremely serious. Under these circumstances, China and North Korea have stated that ``military cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea in the region is provocative and will lead to instability.''