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South China Sea clash overshadows ASEAN talks in Manila
The New Indian Express··21 Jul
A clash in the South China Sea threatened to overshadow ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila on July 21 as the United States condemned dangerous Chinese actions in the contested waterway. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Philippines where the 11-member bloc is expected to discuss Myanmar's pariah status and regional security issues.
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What It Means For You
- South China Sea tensions affect India's rules-based maritime order stance.
- ASEAN security discussions shape Indo-Pacific trade route stability.
- Regional energy emergencies compound global fuel supply pressures.
What's Happening
- Philippine and Chinese sailors clashed at Second Thomas Shoal on July 20.
- Rubio arrived in Manila for ASEAN foreign ministers' talks.
- The US condemned dangerous Chinese actions in the waterway.
Regional Security Context
- Beijing claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea.
- A long-sought ASEAN-China Code of Conduct remains stalled.
- Myanmar's military junta exclusion from summits is also on the agenda.
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