Rubio Calls Out China's "Coercive Behavior" In West Sea As Japan, South Korea Sign Arctic Pact

What happened: Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns about China's "coercive behavior" in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea at a G20 sideline meeting in Atlanta, where the U.S., Japan, and South Korea signed a memorandum establishing the Trilateral Arctic Pacific Partnership. Key numbers: Bering Why it matters: South Korea's statement omitted references to China and the West Sea, and Japan did not name Beijing, even as the Chosun Daily noted this was the first time the State Department explicitly cited "coercive behavior in the West Sea" in announcing these trilateral meetings. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns about China's "coercive behavior" in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea at a G20 sideline meeting in Atlanta, where the U.S., Japan, and South Korea signed a memorandum establishing the Trilateral Arctic Pacific Partnership.

South Korea's statement omitted references to China and the West Sea, and Japan did not name Beijing, even as the Chosun Daily noted this was the first time the State Department explicitly cited "coercive behavior in the West Sea" in announcing these trilateral meetings.