anon45
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I'd like to note that while Palau is a sovereign country with its own independent government, it is a party to the compact of free association with the US, meaning its defence is the US' responsibility, as well as enforcing its eez. This might be part of the reason China did nothing.
It is my understanding that the US coast guard routinely patrols its waters.
This would also apply to the marshall islands and the federated states of micronesia.
Interestingly enough at a quick glance they are all quite close to the Philippines.
It is my understanding that the US coast guard routinely patrols its waters.
This would also apply to the marshall islands and the federated states of micronesia.
Interestingly enough at a quick glance they are all quite close to the Philippines.