US supports Philippines against China

[jadegil6]

A news report released today (2/14/14) states:
The United States will come to the aid of the Philippines in the event of conflict with China over disputed waters in the South China Sea, the commander of the U.S. Navy said on Thursday.

The comments by Admiral Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations of the U.S. Navy, were the most explicit statement of U.S. support for the ill-equipped Philippine military which is facing a more assertive China in disputed waters.

"Of course, we would help you," Greenert told students of the National Defense College of the Philippines in response to a question about a hypothetical Chinese occupation of one of the disputed Spratly Islands.

"I don't know what that help would be specifically. I mean, we have an obligation because we have a treaty. But, I don't know in what capacity that help is."

China claims about 90 percent of the South China Sea's 3.5 million sq km (1.35 million sq mile) waters. The sea provides 10 percent of the global fisheries catch and carries $5 trillion in ship-borne trade each year.

Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Vietnam also claim parts of the sea.

The Philippines has taken its dispute with China to arbitration under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea but China is refusing to participate in the case.

China has rejected challenges to its sovereignty claims, and accused the Philippines of illegally occupying Chinese islands in the seas and of provoking tension there.

Greenert said the United States supported the Philippines' case and opposed China's aggressive behavior and would work with allies to maintain freedom of navigation.

The United States has spoken out against China's assertive moves which have in recent months included the imposition of an air defense identification zone in northeast Asia and new fishing rules in South China Sea.

"I think you may have seen some statements coming from our policy-makers exactly in that direction, you will see more of that from us," he said, adding he believed China wanted to be clear on where the United States stood.

Greenert said the United States was deploying more ships in the region as it rebalanced foreign policy towards Asia and the United States hoped to deploy 60 ships in the Western Pacific from about 45 to 50 now.

[cheryz]

Nice to know that many countries support us in this situation. thank you US for supporting Philippines. glad to know that US still believe in us. keep on supporting us US. we love you.

[wayne208]

I think that Most All Americans Love the Philippines , The People in the Philippines have helped the U.S. since before WW2 . And During WW2 many Filipino's gave their lives Helping Us Fight The Japanese .. I am all in Favor of Helping The Philippines ..

[cheryz]

I think that Most All Americans Love the Philippines , The People in the Philippines have helped the U.S. since before WW2 . And During WW2 many Filipino's gave their lives Helping Us Fight The Japanese .. I am all in Favor of Helping The Philippines ..

exactly wayne, some of our grannies giving their lives also to support US, friendship of our country makes it stronger by helping each other.
i still hope that china and Philippines would be unite and make peaceful deal with the spratly island.

[angel]

very much appreciated with you guys in US its a great news about supporting with us from the typhoon until the war of china and philippines about the island. thank you for your support guys.

[wayne208]

I Talked to a Man Stationed in the Philippines during WW2 . He was amazed by the Bravery of the People of the Philippines . He also Married a Lady from the Philippines . Sadly She Died do to Cancer if I remember Him Correctly . The Philippines have almost Always been among our Best friends . And The US Cannot turn their back on The Philippines when they Need help .. The only reason China Wants the Island or so I have been told is Because there is a lot of Oil around it ??

[cheryz]

its been a topic from a friend and some people rumors about the island. i really dont know about the said island they been talking to but maybe its true that theres a lot of oil in that island.

[wayne208]

I just Read That The Philippines will allow U.S. Ships and Soldiers in Certain Parts of The Philippines .. I am glad as This Shows that The U.S. will back the Philippines in this. And Also the Philippines will accept are Help . May God always be with All Of Our Soldiers and People .

[cheryz]

May God always be with All Of Our Soldiers and People .

AMEN!

[wayne208]

I read in the news today that the Philippines has Paid over 500 million for Fighter Jets . I hope and Pray they never have to be used . Take Care of Your Service Men and Women