China supports Philippines' US-backed fight against Islamists

By THE MANILA TIMES

Jun 12, 2017 5:49 pm

BEIJING: China supports the Philippine government's 'anti-terrorism' operations against Islamist militants, the Chinese foreign ministry said Monday after US special forces provided support to Filipino troops.

The US embassy in Manila said Saturday that special forces were assisting the Philippine military with ongoing operations in the southern city of Marawi, which insurgents overran on May 23.

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