U.S. Condemns China's Actions After Philippine Sailor Injured at South China Sea Shoal
The U.S. condemned China for 'dangerous and aggressive' actions after a Chinese coast guard officer reportedly injured a Filipino sailor during a clash in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal of the South China Sea. The incident occurred as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Manila for high-level ASEAN foreign minister meetings, with tensions over territorial disputes expected to be central topics.
Topics: ASEAN meetings Philippines-China tensions South China Sea U.S.-China relations