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
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
New Secretary of State Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the 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.
Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal
Marco Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Philippines
Mr Rubio discussed the “dangerous and destabilising actions in the South China Sea” by China. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘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.
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.
Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to Philippines
In a call with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Rubio “underscored the United States’ ironclad commitments to the Philippines under our Mutual Defense Treaty,” US Department of State spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said.
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.
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China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Chinese official said in Beijing that his country’s sovereignty in the South China Sea is well established and its coast ...
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea ...
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Beijing tells PH: Stop peddling so-called ‘Chinese spy’
The Chinese government on Wednesday took issue with a recent announcement by Philippine authorities about the arrest of a Chinese national suspected of working as a spy for Beijing. “We hope the ...
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.
Uncertain, unnerved: U.S. allies in Asia brace for impact as Trump returns
East Asian nations allied to, or friendly with, the United States — are nervously bracing themselves for a second Donald ...
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Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Trump’s transactional diplomacy risks complicating the hedging of stakeholders from Philippines to Vietnam, and adding unpredictability for China
Trump’s transactional diplomacy risks complicating the hedging of stakeholders from Philippines to Vietnam, and adding ...