Blinken says U.S. still committed to freedom in South China Sea

Top American diplomat and China's Wang Yi last met less than a month ago

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference in Jakarta on July 14.  © Reuters

NANA SHIBATA and ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's commitment "to upholding freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea" on Friday, the day after he held "candid and constructive discussions" with Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi in Jakarta.

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