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Title:
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Pompeo promises intervention if Philippines is attacked in South China Sea amid rising Chinese militarization
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Author:
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Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani
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Source:
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Washington Post
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Date:
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February 28, 2019
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Description:
- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that any attack on Philippine aircraft or ships in the South China Sea would trigger a response from the United States under a mutual defense treaty between the two countries, a firm assurance to its longtime ally amid rising Chinese militarization in the contested waters.
