Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.
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CHINA’S CAMPAIGN of expansion in the South China Sea (SCS) threatens the core economic and national security interests of the United States, its partners and the international community. Beijing’s actions...
U.S. Participates in South China Sea Maritime Exercise
It is no secret that today's focus of the U.S. Navy is preparing for the possibility of conflict in the Pacific by 2027, and a
Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
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 and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, incl
Rubio to Manalo: China’s actions in South China Sea erode regional peace
Top ranking officials of the Philippines and the United States of America met on January 22 and tackled China’s dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea. The US Department of State, in a read out shared to the media on Thursday,
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
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 Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Sparking Rebuke
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.
Philippines launches ‘surface action groups’ to strengthen South China Sea patrols and defence
Experts however, warn that Manila’s strategy of having several warships patrolling at once could strain resources and leave the navy vulnerable to targeted attacks.
Rubio affirms "ironclad" US commitment to Philippines as tensions rise with China
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US remained committed to the Philippines' defense as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea.
US Aircraft Carrier Patrols South China Sea Amid Chinese Military Presence
China's claims in the South China Sea overlap with those of the Philippines, which is a U.S. security treaty ally.
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'China's behavior undermines regional peace'
UNITED States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China's behavior in the South China Sea undermined regional peace and ...
Malaysia's Anwar Says Don't Single Out China In Sea Tensions
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China to PH: Pull out US’ Typhon missile launchers amid redeployment
China on Thursday again urged the Philippines to pull out the Typhon missile launchers of the United States after they were reportedly moved to another location in Luzon.
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Sugiono, US Secretary of State Rubio talk regional security in first phone call
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono on Wednesday to reaffirm the countries’ bilateral relationship and Washington’s commitment to upkeep ...
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Old photos falsely linked to baseless claims of 'Chinese spy arrests' in S.Korea
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his failed martial law bid by rehashing baseless claims of voter ...