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ASEAN Leaders Cite Uncertain South China Sea Navigation, Hormuz Threat

7/22/2026

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that South China Sea navigation is not guaranteed at the ASEAN meeting in Manila.
ASEAN foreign ministers met with partners India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Russia, Britain and the EU.
ASEAN ministers said the renewed U.S.–Iran conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz energy supplies and global growth.
The Philippines said China’s Coast Guard struck a sailor at Second Thomas Shoel Shoal, which China denied.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that South China Sea navigation is not guaranteed at the ASEAN meeting in Manila.
ASEAN foreign ministers met with partners India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Russia, Britain and the EU.
ASEAN ministers said the renewed U.S.–Iran conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz energy supplies and global growth.
The Philippines said China’s Coast Guard struck a sailor at Second Thomas Shoel Shoal, which China denied.