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Added on the 23/10/2023 04:31:16 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he warned China directly about its assertive moves around the Philippines and vowed to defend the ally, during meetings with top leaders in Beijing. SOUNDBITE
The Chinese ambassador's diplomatic vehicle goes in and out of the Philippines foreign ministry, as Manila said it had summoned him and flagged the possibility of expelling him after tense confrontations between the countries' vessels in the disputed South China Sea over the weekend. IMAGES
Two China Coast Guard aluminium hulled boats chase a Philippine Coast Guard inflatable speed boat with media in the disputed South China Sea. The high seas pursuit near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands ended when Philippine Navy inflatable speed boats deployed from the crumbling BRP Sierra Madre blocked the approaching Chinese vessels. IMAGES
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang holds talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo. Qin's visit is aimed at boosting Chinese ties with the Philippines, which is currently staging its largest-ever military exercises with the United States. IMAGES
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang arrives at the airport in Manila on a visit that aims to boost ties with the Philippines, which is staging its largest-ever military exercises in conjunction with the United States. Philippine officials say Qin is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos on Saturday after an initial meeting with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo. IMAGES
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).