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 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 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.
PH to pick venue soon for second SCS case vs China — SOJ Remulla
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 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
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 Sierra Madre, aground at nearby Second Thomas Shoal in 1999. As we will see below, this makeshift military outpost would become a key flashpoint in the years to come.
Marco Rubio, Sugiono Talk about South China Sea over Phone
Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged views on maritime security in 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.
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.
China’s navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ...
Analysts: China normalizing its claims to maritime zone shared with South Korea
South Korea must become more vocal in protesting China's use of 'gray zone tactics' to expand its maritime sovereignty, ...
Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting ...
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Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partners
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia ...