U.S. Promises More Joint Patrols in the South China Sea While the PLA Boosts “War Preparation”

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said China should expect more joint patrols in the South China Sea similar to the one that took place last Sunday with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP

The United States and China both sent strong signals to one another that neither side has any plans to back down from their increasingly contentious duel in the South China Sea.

In Washington, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan briefed the media on Tuesday in the run-up to this week’s first-ever three-way summit between the leaders of the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines, which will take place on Thursday.

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