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Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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Rubio claims the U.S. is committed to supporting the Philippines amid concerns over China’s ‘threatening’ actions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions on Wednesday with his Philippine counterpart regarding China’s “dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea,” reaffirming the United States’ “ironclad” commitment to defense support for Manila. According to a statement from the U.S. State Department, Secretary Rubio emphasized that China’s conduct threatens regional peace and stability and contravenes international law during his conversation with … Continue reading Rubio claims the U.S. is committed to supporting the Philippines amid concerns over China’s ‘threatening’ actions

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Philippines urges ASEAN and China to address complex issues regarding the South China Sea code

The ASEAN regional bloc and China need to make progress on the long-standing code of conduct for the South China Sea by addressing critical “milestone issues,” such as its scope and the potential for it to be legally binding, according to the Philippines‘ foreign minister on Saturday. The South China Sea continues to be a point of contention between China and its neighboring countries, including … Continue reading Philippines urges ASEAN and China to address complex issues regarding the South China Sea code

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Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya
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Takeshi Iwaya says Japan ‘gravely concerned’ about maritime tensions escalating

Japan has expressed serious concerns regarding the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, emphasizing its strong opposition to any unilateral efforts to alter the existing status quo, as stated by its foreign minister on Wednesday. During his visit to the Philippines, Takeshi Iwaya reaffirmed Japan‘s commitment to providing development assistance and enhancing maritime security for Manila. He also noted that a trilateral framework involving … Continue reading Takeshi Iwaya says Japan ‘gravely concerned’ about maritime tensions escalating

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