Title:

 Envoy says US not changing Spratlys stand

Author:

Philip C. Tubeza

Source:

Inquirer.net

Date:

 May 7, 2017

Description:

US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim on Sunday reiterated his government’s commitment to keep freedom of navigation intact in the South China Sea amid reports in US media of President Donald Trump’s shift in policy that would turn a blind eye on China’s incursions in the area in exchange for Beijing’s help in putting a stop to North Korea’s nuclear program.