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China demands Australia stop 'exaggerating tensions' over South China Sea
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded Australia stop "exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation" over the South China Sea after Penny Wong warned Beijing against "destabilising" conduct in the region.

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Rubio arrives in Philippines as U.S. criticizes Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats
Lavrov to grill Rubio in Manila showdown? Russia, US set for high-stakes talks after anchorage
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged contrasting views on efforts to end the Ukraine war ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN events in ...

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Rubio expects 'very positive' US visit from China's Xi
Anti-U.S. Rally Turns Violent During ASEAN Summit in Philippines: 'Rubio Not Welcome...'
Our relationship with India vitally important: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
"Always good to see my friend, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of ASEAN. We discussed regional security issues, the Quad, trade, and defense agreements. Our relationship...

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Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'

MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Asian countries face a choice in how they respond to instances of aggressive conduct in the South China Sea that were of concern to Canberra.

Chinese FM rejects Australia’s accusations over South China Sea confrontation, urges outsiders to stop sensationalizing tensions and provoking confrontation

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. China had already made clear its position regarding the malicious attack by Philippine personnel against Chinese personnel. Certain

14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea

The United States, United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal.