Joint statement rejects China's maritime claims in the South China Sea. Military clash with the Philippines before 2027 at 9.5% YES.

The United States, United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States, United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted on Sunday that China’s expansive claims in the South China…