The new US Secretary of State, Mark Rubio, discussed with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique Manalo, on Wednesday, Chinese moves in the South China Sea.
A statement on the US State Department's official website said that Rubio spoke with Manalo about issues of mutual concern, including "dangerous and destabilizing" actions by China in the South China Sea.
The US Secretary of State explained that China's behavior "undermines regional peace and stability and contradicts international law," according to the statement.
The US Minister affirmed his country's firm commitment towards the Philippines under the mutual defense treaty between the two countries.
The two ministers also exchanged views on ways to enhance security cooperation, expand economic ties for common prosperity, and deepen future regional cooperation.
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