美菲宣称《共同防御条约》适用南海，中方回应

Group 1 - Philippine President Marcos is on a three-day official visit to the United States, meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where the U.S. pledged to bolster military resources to counter China [1] - The U.S. officials view China as the biggest threat and reaffirmed their commitment to the 70-year-old Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines, which includes provisions for defense in the South China Sea [1] - The U.S. aims to create a strong deterrent shield to maintain peace, emphasizing readiness for decisive action without seeking confrontation [1] Group 2 - President Trump is expected to discuss tariffs with Marcos, threatening a 20% tariff on Philippine goods if no agreement is reached by August 1 [3] - Marcos may offer increased U.S. military access and mining concessions in exchange for lower tariffs, amid rising domestic criticism of high tariffs [3] - The current Philippine government is perceived as a strategic proxy for the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific, limiting its bargaining power in trade and security discussions [3]