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Washington (CNN) — The United States’ commitments to the defense of Japan and the Philippines remain “ironclad,” President Joe Biden said on Thursday as he hosted the leaders of those<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/biden-says-us-defense-commitments-to-japan-and-philippines-remain-ironclad-as-he-hosts-key-meeting-amid-china-tensions/">Read More</a>

The White House is very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea, a senior administration official said, as President Joe Biden prepares to draw two Asian allies closer at a historic meeting on Thursday.

Biden is set to host the first-ever summit between the leaders of the US, Japan and Philippines.

By Samantha Waldenberg and Michael Williams, CNN

President Joe Biden will host the first-ever leaders’ summit between the US, Japan and the Philippines this week, the latest attempt to draw Pacific allies and partners closer as the region grapples with China’s aggression and nuclear provocations from North Korea.

President Joe Biden will host the first-ever leaders’ summit between the US, Japan and the Philippines this week, the latest attempt to draw Pacific allies and partners closer as the region grapples with China’s aggression and nuclear provocations from North Korea.

By Arlette Saenz and Kayla Tausche, CNN

Manila and Washington are united in their opposition to China’s ‘maritime expansionism’, analysts say – but some in the Philippines fear mounting provocations could tip over into war.

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A significant part of the summit between Tokyo and the bloc is dedicated to maritime security cooperation.