By Boris Volkhonsky; As reported by the Associated Press, the U.S. and the Philippines said Friday that they are expanding intelligence sharing and cooperation on maritime security, as President Barack Obama reiterated Washington's desire to be viewed as a Pacific power.The statement was made during the visit to Washington by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. The background for the statement is the growing tension in the South China Sea where China is claiming the maritime area almost in its entirety including most of the islands now belonging to Vietnam, the Philippines and other littoral states. Читать далее, Source: Voice of Russia.
