Chinese harassment threat to peace, stability in region–US defense chief

China’s harassment and attempts to obstruct Philippine resupply effort to Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal) last Saturday is threatening the peace and stability of the region. This was stressed by US Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III following a phone call with Department of National Defense Secretary…

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