Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea

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.
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.
China cautions US side to steer clear of South China Sea issue
The United States is not a party to the issue of the South China Sea and has no right to interfere in maritime issues between China and the Philippines, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday after Washington and Manila made unwarranted remarks against Beijing.
‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions
Analysts say the agreement 'commits both states to a status quo' and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance In a rare moment of accord amid their simmering feud over the South China Sea,
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 China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
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.
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.
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Trump administration: Manila still has Washington’s ‘ironclad’ backing in South China Sea
The newly installed Trump administration has quickly reaffirmed America’s strong support for the Philippines in the face of an increasingly aggressive China in the disputed South China Sea, despite ...
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 ...
The South China Sea Comes to a Boil
Caught off guard, the Philippines’ only available counter was to run a U.S.-donated World War II-era Navy ship, the BRP ...
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Philippine official on Chinese incursions: Not ruling out another South China Sea lawsuit
China has pushed Philippines “to the wall” leaving it with only drastic options to stop intimidation, official adds.
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Philippines Challenge ‘Monster’ China Coast Guard Cutter, U.S. Carrier Vinson Drills with Philippine Forces in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard has entered its third week of actively challenging its Chinese counterparts, including a ...
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US Aircraft Carrier Patrols South China Sea Amid Chinese Military Presence
Allison/U.S. Navy According to the Philippine military, the MCA was carried out near Palawan, which is the country's westernmost province in waters in the South China Sea that fall within ...
Malaysia's Anwar Says Don't Single Out China In Sea Tensions
There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, ...