National Security Adviser Robert O'brien (right) and Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Nov 23, 2020. - Reuters
MANILA (Reuters): China's embassy in the Philippines has denounced the United States for "creating chaos" in Asia, after a visiting White House envoy backed countries in disputes with China and accused Beijing of using military pressure to further its interests.
During a trip to Manila on Monday (Nov 23), national security adviser Robert O'Brien underscored the US commitment to Taiwan and told the Philippines and Vietnam, countries both locked in maritime rows with China, that "we've got your back".
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