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.
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
ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - 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, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over ‘monster ship’
Latest discussions came days after the Philippines accused China of encroaching on its exclusive economic zone near Scarborough Shoal.
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 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 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.
Rubio Slams China, Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense for Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Beijing’s “dangerous and destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea in his early days in office, while reaffirming Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to defend the Philippines.

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Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
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 ...
‘Foreign power’ attempting to map out Philippines, military says
A suspected Chinese spy who held trips across the main Luzon island was recently arrested. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 ...
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Philippines, China and America in the SCS
The latest news from the South China Sea was that the Philippine Navy was holding exercises around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. This area has become a hotly-contested area between the Philippines and ...
US Ally Challenges Chinese Ships As Dispute Flares Up
China's 12,000-ton "Monster" vessel has since taken advantage of the Philippine Coast Guard ship's departure for repairs.
Taiwan and Philippines try to figure out how to navigate the return of Donald Trump
Manila and Taipei, facing PLA confrontations, may need to depend less on the US and appeal to Trump’s transactional nature, analysts say.