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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.
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, including new international lawsuits.
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.
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 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.
‘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,
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.
US moves Typhon missile system to new site in Philippines amid China tensions
The senior Philippine government source said the redeployment would help determine where and how fast the missile battery ...
Philippines-China cooperation under the belt and road initiative
This text highlights the positive impact of Chinese aid on infrastructure development in the Philippines within the framework ...
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Philippines, China deploy new ships to West Philippine Sea
A new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel has replaced BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) to resume patrol operations against China’s ...
Map Shows US Spy Planes Operating Near China's Coast
China had protested what it called "close-in reconnaissance" of Chinese territory by the U.S. military in the past.
Exclusive-US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines
The U.S. military has moved its Typhon launchers - which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres - from ...
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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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Satellite Photo Captures US Ally's Standoff With China's 'Monster Ship'
New satellite imagery shows the Philippines continuing to monitor China's presence in its maritime zone, including the movements of a colossal Chinese coast guard (CCG) ship nicknamed the "Monster ...
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China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
China’s relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back ...