Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'
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"Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'" is generating significant coverage in the World category, with 6 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Reuters, The Hill, Bloomberg.com and Nikkei Asia. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (6)
- Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter Reuters · 1d ago
- China forces fire water cannon at Philippine ships in third faceoff this week in South China Sea The Hill · 1d ago
- China, Philippine Ships Clash Again Hours After Diplomats Meet Bloomberg.com · 1d ago
- Rubio says China's actions in South China Sea are 'disturbing' Nikkei Asia · 1d ago
- Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day Reuters · 1d ago
- Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing' Reuters · 1d ago
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