thejapantimes, 
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has criticized damage to Philippine vessels and the resulting injuries to crew members in the South China Sea as "irresponsible behavior" that violates international law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/03/asia-pacific/politics/philippine-ship-damage-us-defense/ #asiapacific #politics #philippines #china #southchinasea #us #defense #lloydaustin