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Blinken: US infra bill vital to competition with China

Mark Magnier in New York, South China Morning Post
Posted at Aug 10 12:34 PM

‘Our domestic renewal and our strength in the world are completely intertwined,’ says Blinken. The bill calls for US$550 billion in new spending. Read more »

Blinken urges Israel and Palestinians to 'protect civilians' and children

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 10:12 PM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Israel and Palestinians to "protect civilians, especially children", reiterating that Israel "as a democracy has an extra burden" to do so. Read more »

US, Japan warn against 'destabilizing behavior' by China

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 05:07 AM

TOKYO - US and Japanese foreign and defense ministers warned Tuesday against "coercion and destabilizing behavior" by China after top-level talks in Tokyo.   Read more »

US Secretary of State: China poses 21st century’s greatest geopolitical challenge

Mark Magnier, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 04 01:58 PM

China is the biggest geopolitical challenge that the United States faces in the 21st century, one that pales beside the likes of Russia or the Middle East, the US Secretary of State said on Wednesday in an address outlining the Biden administration’s foreign policy priorities.   Read more »

Blinken presses China on Xinjiang, HK in call with Beijing's top diplomat

Reuters
Posted at Feb 06 10:25 PM

The relationship between the world's two biggest economies hit its lowest point in decades during the presidency of Donald Trump, and Chinese officials have expressed cautious optimism that it would improve under the administration of Joe Biden. Read more »

US official tiniyak ang suporta ng Amerika sa Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 28 08:32 PM

Tiniyak muli ng Amerika na tutupad ito sa pangakong sasaklolo sa Pilipinas sa oras na may umatake sa bansa. Read more »

DFA headquarters to go on lockdown after officers contract COVID-19

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 28 03:57 PM

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. said Thursday the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) building in Pasay City will go on lockdown after several of its officers tested positive for COVID-19. Read more »

'Yayariin ko sila': Locsin fires back, seeks US help to get Pfizer vaccines for PH

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 03:24 PM

MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. vowed to get back at those who played with the lives of Filipinos after the foiled attempt to secure the first batch of vaccines developed by Pfizer. Read more »

China-US rivalry becomes Aliens vs Predator as Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka hits Pompeo

Laura Zhou in Beijing, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 29 01:31 PM

The embassy issues spiky retort after the US Secretary of State accuses the Chinese Communist Party of being a predator during a visit to Colombo. China is one of Sri Lanka’s largest trading partners and its largest foreign investor. Read more »

Pompeo calls for Pope Francis to show 'courage' over China

Catherine Marciano and Ella Ide, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 01 01:06 AM

ROME - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo revived a spat with the Vatican Wednesday during a visit to Rome, a month ahead of the US elections and hot on the heels of a diplomatic breach that experts see as an effort to win conservative Catholic votes. Read more »

Is China taking advantage of pandemic to bully other countries? PH doesn't think so

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 06:29 PM

The Philippines disagrees with the United States in its claims that China is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to bully other countries, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »

'This is crazy talk': Pompeo attacks Chinese virus 'disinformation' campaign at G7

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 26 08:56 PM

Pompeo, a sharp critic of Beijing who has gone on the offensive over what he calls the "Wuhan virus," said he shared a common view with the top diplomats of the other G7 countries -- Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Read more »

'The West is winning,' top US envoy tells China, Russia

Reuters
Posted at Feb 15 06:02 PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday defended the United States' global role and launched a scathing attack on China and Russia, vowing that the West's ideals and values would prevail. Read more »

'Shot across the bow': US increases pressure on UK ahead of key Huawei decision

Jack Stubbs and Alexandra Alper, Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 02:44 PM

Britain is expected to make a final call on how to deploy Huawei equipment in its future 5G networks later this month. It has been weighing US-led allegations that Huawei's telecoms equipment could be used to spy against Britain's relationship with Beijing and industry warnings that banning the firm outright would cost billions of dollars.   Read more »

Top US envoy blasts China over Uighur Muslims during Vatican visit

Philip Pullella and David Brunnstrom, Reuters
Posted at Oct 02 08:12 PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday blasted China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, during a Vatican conference taking place in the shadow of a political crisis back home. Read more »

US, Southeast Asia to hold 1st ever joint maritime drill

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 24 06:15 PM

Washington has traditionally been the dominant naval power in Southeast Asia and its re-engagement with the area comes as a deteriorating trade war with China threatens to engulf the global economy. Read more »

Islamic State persists despite territory loss: US top envoy

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 20 11:22 PM

WASHINGTON - The Islamic State (IS) group remains a threat in Syria and Iraq, and in some areas has even gained power despite the elimination of their "caliphate", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday. Read more »

US warns dams give China 'control' of Mekong river

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 01 09:40 PM

China is taking control of the flow of Southeast Asia's most important river through a dam-building "spree", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Wednesday, as water levels along the Mekong reach record lows. Read more »

US not asking ASEAN allies to 'choose sides' on China: Pompeo

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 01 05:04 PM

BANGKOK, THAILAND - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted Thursday that Washington was not asking Southeast Asian nations to "choose sides" between his country and rival power China, as he trailed a rebooted security and trade strategy at a Bangkok summit. Read more »

US top envoy announces new global body on religious freedom

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 19 12:57 AM

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the United States will create a new international body to campaign for religious freedom, following a major meeting in Washington. Read more »