Philippine official says China threat persists after U.S.-China summit

A Philippine official stated that the country continues to face security concerns from China despite a recent summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents. The official made the comments at a regional security forum in Singapore.

Regional security context The official noted that Philippine positions on territorial issues have not shifted after the bilateral meeting. Forum participants discussed defense cooperation among multiple nations. The same official said external partnerships remain important for maintaining maritime security. No specific policy changes were announced at the event.