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Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 22, 2026.     TED ALJIBE/Pool via REUTERS
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 22, 2026.     TED ALJIBE/Pool via REUTERS

Rubio meets China’s Wang Yi at regional gathering where Iran war looms large 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (front left) takes part in a bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front right) on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila on July 22.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (front left) takes part in a bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front right) on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila on July 22.

Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation ‘troubling’

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand also reaffirmed Canada’s support for international law in addressing tensions in the South China Sea.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand also reaffirmed Canada’s support for international law in addressing tensions in the South China Sea.

Rubio meets China's Wang as US, China prepare for possible Xi visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio arrive ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines, July 21, 2026.  Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio arrive ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines, July 21, 2026.  Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS

Marco Rubio to meet Chinese FM Wang Yi on ASEAN sidelines, says US State Dept

China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Rubio in Philippines as US condemns ‘dangerous’ China actions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, on July 21.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, on July 21.

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

In this photo taken on December 25, 2022, Chinese coast personnel aboard an inflatable boat patrol Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. (Photo by AFP)
In this photo taken on December 25, 2022, Chinese coast personnel aboard an inflatable boat patrol Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. (Photo by AFP)

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere during the press conference at the government's representative facilities in Parkveien in Oslo, Norway June 19, 2026.  NTB/Javad Parsa/via REUTERS   ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NORWAY.
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere during the press conference at the government's representative facilities in Parkveien in Oslo, Norway June 19, 2026.  NTB/Javad Parsa/via REUTERS   ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NORWAY.

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