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US backs Philippines, warns China over air zone
Manila (AFP) - US Secretary of State John Kerry warned China Tuesday against any move to declare an air defence zone in the South China Sea, as he affirmed defence ties with long-time ally the Philippines.
He warned Beijing against any similar move in the South China Sea, where it has overlapping claims with several Asian countries including the Philippines.
Kerry also announced that Washington had committed $40 million to help the Philippines strengthen its sea defence capabilities.
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US backs Philippines, warns China over air zone
