We are a territorial species my friends.
If we concede somewhere everyone will want their share of the appeasement pie,
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-warns-it-will-defend-ally-if-china-breaks-sea-ruling/ar-AAZtz6W?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=0225a8c4f44f4cb4b5ff505e6eb31c9e