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“South China Sea is not China’s maritime empire”: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo's wording indicates Washington's hard stance on China's maritime claims over South China Sea.
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06:39, 2020/07/16
US assists countries in South China Sea protect legal boundaries: Mike Pompeo
The US top diplomat said Washington is prepared to do the things necessary to assist countries in the region in protecting their valid legal claims.