Rubio Arrives Manila as US Condemns China Actions

The United States condemned China’s dangerous and aggressive actions after a clash with the Philippine Navy in the South China Sea as Rubio arrived in Manila for ASEAN meetings, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to freedom of navigation and the regional defense umbrella, and signaling openness to a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Manila and Beijing trade allegations over an incident near a disputed outpost, with China denying the Philippine account of a Coast Guard injury.