US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Manila to meet with President Bongbong Marcos and advance US-Philippine cooperation on bilateral and global issues. Blinken toured a semiconductor factory, met with YSEALI alumni, and emphasized the strong US-Philippine alliance. The Philippines' foreign minister highlighted the challenge of sustaining and elevating the US-Philippines alliance. China stated that the US should not interfere in the South China Sea issue and that US-Philippines military cooperation should not undermine China's sovereignty. The US reiterated its commitment to defend the Philippines amid escalated South China Sea conflicts. The UN criticized the rushed adoption of a national security law in Hong Kong, expressing concerns about its impact on human rights protection.
China tells UK and others to stop 'smearing' new Hong Kong security law - Reuters https://t.co/EycZO26fqy
China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue - Reuters https://t.co/2Ah4eH993s
⚠️ CHINA TELLS UK AND OTHERS TO STOP 'SMEARING' NEW HONG KONG SECURITY LAW Full Story → https://t.co/vsc9lR8dTP China urged Britain to stop making "groundless accusations" about Hong Kong's new national security law and denounced countries that "smear" legislation that… https://t.co/8MJHX3ufJU
'Hypocritical Coloniser!' China Hits Back at Britania Still Trying to Rule The Chinese Foreign Ministry gave the UK a helpful reminder of its own national security laws & history after Foreign Sec. David Cameron slammed Beijing for its new Hong Kong bill. Britain has a… https://t.co/FZlrI4cjMy
Beijing slams Britain, EU for criticising Hong Kong domestic national security law https://t.co/ABduyxkJDz
European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law @ReutersChina https://t.co/DP2jzHXHyJ
EU, UN say #HongKong’s new national security bill is deeply worrying and could erode fundamental freedoms in the China-ruled city. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk says it is alarming that such consequential legislation was rushed through the legislature despite…
US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken https://t.co/flvpFvPg6H
CHINA URGES AUSTRALIAN CAUTION ON ‘THIRD-PARTY’ DISRUPTION OF RELATIONSHIP - FT
#China-#Australia relations are back on the right track, there should be no hesitation, no yawing and no turning back, and bilateral ties should move forward, which is in line with common interests of the two peoples and general expectations of regional countries, Chinese Foreign… https://t.co/XqXxWoLEYp
Hong Kong’s new law is final nail in coffin, say critics https://t.co/bvMJqxSITS
Hong Kong’s new law is “final nail in coffin", say critics https://t.co/61fP40IYer
Hong Kong fast-tracks law that once drew protests, cementing Beijing’s hold https://t.co/bxOv5FpcVR
China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue https://t.co/Q87StnRPrc https://t.co/UYzw9t6MfF
⚠️ CHINA TELLS US TO NOT TAKE SIDES ON SOUTH CHINA SEA ISSUE Full Story → https://t.co/cfEQjLUAoW China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a security… https://t.co/1BQwtAFOwz
The US, UK and EU have criticised Hong Kong’s passing of a new security law, which imposes maximum penalties of life imprisonment for crimes including treason https://t.co/lxc4pQc8Kc
Hong Kong must fight blowback after Article 23 law passes: analysts https://t.co/vzRLszPlm6
Hong Kong just passed its local security law at record speed, placating Beijing and antagonizing Western governments. It now has the challenging task of bolstering the city’s position as an international finance center. https://t.co/v4XBZi8Yyc
The accelerated adoption of a national security bill in Hong Kong represents “a regressive step” for human rights there, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said on Tuesday https://t.co/WVRgzuwauq
European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law https://t.co/JHo3ddZMuC https://t.co/C6LAEP3gBP
So it’s done, finally. Fully 27 years after Hong Kong’s formal reunification with China, the territory has succeeded in passing its own law to protect national security. It had taken so long because the Anglo-US Empire and its local Sinophobe allies had made it a top priority… https://t.co/qMvJz39pXV https://t.co/IwVNqz7wTs
Lin Jian: "The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in the maritime issues between China and the Philippines. The military cooperation between the US and the Philippines should not undermine China’s sovereignty." https://t.co/wfosaI0h0W
The U.S. should impose sanctions on individuals who are accountable for the violations of HK's autonomy and democracy, under exiting authority provided by acts including the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 and the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020. https://t.co/k2Mymx5LO7
"Hong Kong’s Giant Leap Backward" via @WSJ https://t.co/r3rvu0EyyS
CHINESE EMBASSY IN UK, ON UK FOREIGN SECRETARY'S REMARKS ON HONG KONG NEW LAW: HONG KONG AFFAIRS ARE PURELY CHINA'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS, BRITISH SIDE NOT QUALIFIED TO MAKE THOSE IRRESPONSIBLE REMARKS
CHINESE EMBASSY IN UK, ON UK FOREIGN SECRETARY'S REMARKS ON HONG KONG NEW LAW: URGE THE BRITISH SIDE TO STOP MAKING GROUNDLESS ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THE LEGISLATION OF ARTICLE 23
We're departing Manila now and heading back to the Mideast as tensions remain high with Israel. In the Philippines, Blinken highlighted recent assessments that Gaza humanitarian situation is now worse than Afghanistan, Sudan. https://t.co/tk6lyoXVnd
New "security" law in HK is such a shame. One of the world's great cities, with many great economists, continues path to repression. I was on Nathan Road in 2014 when the police pepper sprayed all of us - sign of times to come. Wei Jingsheng was right: 第五个现代化...我们都知道 https://t.co/vXCG2tVWD6
Another tragic setback for freedom in Hong Kong. So transparently caving to Chinese pressure only further undermines what made Hong Kong vibrant and unique. It also betrays the Basic Law protections and autonomy agreed upon between the UK and China. https://t.co/lmdpD243Jy
Hong Kong authorities just rubber-stamped a draconian bill backed by China’s government to further erode the civil liberties and rights of people in Hong Kong. I have serious concerns about what this will mean for pro-democracy advocates, journalists, and civil society members. https://t.co/atLAYyKsd7
This draconian law is yet another blow for democracy and free speech in Hong Kong. The U.S. must stand with those who fight for freedom and hold those who oppose it accountable using the tools we passed in the bipartisan Hong Kong Autonomy Act I authored with former @SenToomey. https://t.co/n4QqwrYd49
This draconian law is yet another blow for democracy and free speech in Hong Kong. The U.S. must stand with those who fight for freedom and hold those who oppose it accountable using the tools we passed in the bipartisan Hong Kong Autonomy Act I authored with former @SenToomey: https://t.co/n4QqwrYd49
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk deplores adoption of national security bill in #HongKong despite concerns about its regressive step for human rights protection. It can be potentially used to target dissenting voices, journalists, civil society & human rights defenders.
The U.S.-Philippine alliance has never been stronger. I had a productive conversation with President Marcos on how we can forge ahead on shared challenges – from economic resilience and clean energy to peace and stability in the South China Sea. https://t.co/f4cElAjMXs
U.S. reiterates firm commitment to defend Philippines amid escalated South China Sea conflicts. https://t.co/1JCf4duxjb
#NewsAlert | UN slams 'regressive' step after 'rushed' adoption of Hong Kong national security law - reported by news agency AFP
People-to-people ties are at the core of the U.S.-Philippine partnership. Met with our @USEmbassyPH team and thanked them for their work to bring energy and vitality to the U.S.-Philippine economic, cultural, and defense relationship. https://t.co/U6hC4A3b1W
NEW: China says US has ‘no right’ to interfere in South China Sea https://t.co/rmio35xD6q
Hong Kong lawmakers rush through 'draconian' bill that imposes life sentences for 'traitors' and 'public enemies' after top mainland China officials pressured the city-state to fast-track the changes to protect 'core national interests' https://t.co/ceA1Dh7g31 https://t.co/oAAr8RJHSp
75 international parliamentarians & public figures issue joint statement condemning #Article23 national security legislation in #HongKong as a "flagrant breach of the Basic Law of HK, the Sino-British Joint Declaration & international human rights law." . https://t.co/j32A9Ivnh4 https://t.co/GUHXZ7pLBV
The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue. US-Philippines military cooperation should not undermine China’s sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, still less should it be used to support the Philippines’ illegal claims. https://t.co/DyHoNvx1IT
The 2nd reading of draconian #Article23 security legislation was passed by rubber-stamp Legco at 4:10 pm #HongKong time, unanimously (87-0) except for one guy who was sleeping. Now amendments are being considered by a Committee of the Whole Council before 3rd reading (& passage). https://t.co/Lc87IhfcUG
US SECRETARY OF STATE BLINKEN SAYS US-PHILIPPINES' RELATIONS IS IN "HYPERDRIVE" - MANILA PRESS POOL
Blinken pledges closer U.S.-Philippine security ties ahead of trilateral summit with Japan https://t.co/2appNDhPdr
CHINA SAYS US HAS 'NO RIGHT' TO INTERFERE IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
Philippines foreign minister says challenge is how to sustain, elevate US-Philippines alliance https://t.co/tFlsYej7qB https://t.co/tXted3Mllt
⚠️ PHILIPPINES FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS CHALLENGE IS HOW TO SUSTAIN, ELEVATE US-PHILIPPINES ALLIANCE Full Story → https://t.co/WirBh4ZJbx The Philippines' foreign minister said on Tuesday the challenge ahead was how to sustain and further elevate relations between his country… https://t.co/b0RMyya6oC
People-to-people ties are at the core of the U.S.-Philippine partnership. Today in Manila, @SecBlinken will tour a semiconductor factory that's creating local and American jobs, meet with @YSEALI alumni, and underscore our ironclad commitment to the U.S.-Philippine alliance. https://t.co/sBZDJ0z8d4
Blinken in Manila as South China Sea tensions rise https://t.co/cTQx6CQqjh
The United States remains committed to the U.S.-Philippines alliance. @SecBlinken arrived in Manila to meet with President @bongbongmarcos and @DFAPHL @SecManalo to advance U.S.-Philippine cooperation on a range of bilateral and global issues.