Event Brief
Philippines and China foreign ministers protest South China Sea encounter
Filed: Jul 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: The Philippines and China foreign ministers met in Manila and both issued strong protests over a South China Sea vessel encounter.
WHO: Philippines and China foreign ministers
WHAT: They made strong protests over an encounter between the two countries' vessels in contested South China Sea waters.
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
WHERE: Manila
WHY: They were reacting to an encounter between Philippines and China vessels in contested South China Sea waters this week.
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