Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea

Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over 'monster ship'
Beijing and Manila have agreed to continue talks on settling their territorial differences despite Philippine protests about the presence of a Chinese "monster ship" near the contested Scarborough Shoal.
Philippines to Pick Venue Soon for Second South China Sea Case Against Beijing
The Philippines won a landmark case at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 that found China's sweeping claim of sovereignty in the South China Sea had no basis under international law. It now wants to hold Beijing accountable for what it says is its harvesting of giant clams and substantial environmental damage to coral reefs in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Commits to Asia Allies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Beijing’s “dangerous and destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea in his early days in office, as he discussed the contested waterway with counterparts from the Philippines and Indonesia.
Satellite Photo Captures US Ally's Standoff With China's 'Monster Ship'
The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
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Philippines-China Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative
CHANGSHA, China, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hunan Today: ...
US Ally Seizes China Military Spy Car
Military bases jointly operated by U.S. and Philippine forces were among the sensitive sites where the car allegedly ...
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South ...
What the Philippines’ bid for a UN Security Council seat means for China
Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could ‘embarrass’ Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, ...
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Group fosters US-China relations, visits Kaisa heritage site in Manila
A 14-member delegation from the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR), led by Dr. Zhang Jian, visited ...
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China's navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
China's navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ...