President Joe Biden reiterated the United States' unwavering support for Japan and the Philippines in defense matters during a trilateral summit held at the White House. The summit marked the first-ever meeting between the three countries, emphasizing solidarity in the face of territorial disputes with China.
Both Japan and the Philippines have ongoing territorial conflicts with China, with Japan concerning the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea and the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Philippines-China tensions have escalated around Second Thomas Shoal, leading to clashes between Filipino and Chinese forces.
