"The United States stands with our ally, the Philippines, in the face of the PRC's maritime militia amassing at WhitsunReef. We will always stand by our allies and stand up for the rules-based international order," Blinken tweeted.

Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of China vessels crowd disputed reef

Blinken told Yang that the United States “will continue to stand up for human rights and democratic values, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong,”

Antony Blinken presses China on Myanmar, Uighurs in first phone call

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Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of China vessels crowd disputed reef

Antony Blinken presses China on Myanmar, Uighurs in first phone call