Antony Blinken visits Manila as tension rises in the South China Sea

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United Sates stands by its commitment to defend the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea. Blinken is in Manila where he’s been meeting the Philippines Foreign Minister. Tension has been rising with China over disputed waters in the South China Sea. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo is in Manila with the latest developments. Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: #Philippines #US #China #SouthChinaSea #WestPhilippineSea #Philippinecoastguards #SouthChinaSeaTensions #SouthChinaSeaDispute #ScarboroughShoal #AntonyBlinken