Washington, April 2 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned China's recent maritime actions, asserting that the interference with commercial shipping is a direct threat to international economic stability. The Secretary highlighted that such disruptions have a cascading effect on global commerce and the security of partner nations.

In a post on X, Secretary Marco Rubio stated, "China's decision to detain or otherwise impede Panama-flagged vessels engaged in lawful trade destabilises supply chains, raises costs, and erodes confidence in the global trading system. The United States stands with Panama against any retaliatory actions against its sovereignty and will always support our partners in the face of bullying."

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