Marco Rubio said China’s actions in the South China Sea are “disturbing,” as tension with the Philippines remains high after a clash that injured a Filipino sailor. Speaking ahead of and during U.S. diplomatic meetings in Manila, Rubio criticized what he described as a pattern of provocation and aggression by China against Philippine maritime operations. He also reiterated U.S. support for freedom of navigation and the Philippines, warning that if a power uses commerce as leverage, regional states could face “dire” threats.
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