The United States will stand by Southeast Asia against Chinese pressure

The United States has rejected China's claim to the South China Sea. At the same time, they have frightened the countries along the South China Sea coast. New US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has vowed that the United States stands with Southeast Asian nations in countering Chinese pressure. They will take such action under international law. He made the remarks in a telephone conversation with Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro Loxin on Wednesday, according to a statement from the US State Department. This was reported by the news agency Reuters. According to the report, China claims the entire South China Sea, which is rich in resources, as its own. This is one of the major routes for trade in the China Sea.

However, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan have taken a stand against China's demand. They claim they also have rights over the South China Sea. The United States has said China is taking advantage of the Corona virus epidemic. They are taking this opportunity to increase their presence in the South China Sea.

Democrat Anthony Blinken took over as Secretary of State in the administration of US President Joe Biden this week. He asserted that his confession had been obtained through torture in the South China Sea. China claims more territory than international law allows. Under former US President Donald Trump, their relationship with China has plummeted. This is caused by various issues. In particular, the Corona epidemic, China's policy in Hong Kong, its treatment and trade with the minority Muslim community in Xinjiang are among them. Two weeks ago, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Chinese officials and several companies.