Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea

Philippines to Pick Venue Soon for Second South China Sea Case Against Beijing
The Philippines alleges Chinese activities, including dredging, coral harvesting, and the construction of artificial islands, have caused significant and irreversible damage to coral reefs and marine biodiversity. China has accused the Philippines of causing damage to the Second Thomas Shoal by intentionally grounding a warship there in 1999.
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.
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.
Manila, Beijing hold talks on South China Sea
Officials from the Philippines and China have held talks on the disputed South China Sea. Manila expressed "serious concern" over Beijing's deployment of its largest coast guard ship in Philippine waters.
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 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.
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 promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Opinion | Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict
While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement.
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China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official said Tuesday that China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed ...
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Rubio, Quad partners warn Beijing over sea moves
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on his first full day in office on Tuesday, warned jointly with Japan, India ...
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Manila Deploys Coast Guard Ship To Counter China Patrols
Beijing claims most of the strategic waterway despite a 2016 ... it will enable them to alter the existing status quo," he ...
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.
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Beijing sets up national AI investment fund
CHINA'S national artificial intelligence (AI) industry investment fund partnership was recently set up, billed at 60.06 billion yuan ($8.21 billion), the Securities Times reported on Monday.
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Philippine NSC chief pushes espionage law amendment after Chinese suspect arrested
The arrest of the Chinese national and two suspected Filipino accomplices comes amid bilateral tensions over South China Sea.