MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China's behavior in the South China Sea undermined regional peace and stability and was inconsistent with international law.
MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China's behavior in the South China Sea undermined regional peace and stability and was inconsistent with international law. Rubio made the statement when he spoke with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo Tuesday .US Department of State spokesman Tammy Bruce said Rubio and Manalo spoke about 'issues of mutual concern, including China's dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea.
'The Secretaries also exchanged views on ways to advance security cooperation, expand economic ties for shared prosperity, and deepen avenues for further regional cooperation,' he added.On Wednesday night, Manalo wrote on X , 'Happy to speak tonight to the 72nd US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and congratulate him on his appointment.
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