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U.S. Allies Unite Against China’s South China Sea Threats

7/13/2025

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During the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Manila, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Koehler rallied allies against China's maritime threats, commending the Philippines for its courage. He underscored the need for collaborative military efforts, while ASEAN foreign ministers voiced their worries about rising tensions in the South China Sea, calling for calm and diplomatic solutions.

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During the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Manila, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Koehler rallied allies against China's maritime threats, commending the Philippines for its courage. He underscored the need for collaborative military efforts, while ASEAN foreign ministers voiced their worries about rising tensions in the South China Sea, calling for calm and diplomatic solutions.