BEIJING, May 29 — China expressed strong opposition today to a decision by Japan and the Philippines to start maritime border negotiations, calling the talks “illegal” and...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the Philippines and Japan pledged to strengthen maritime cooperation amid tensions in the South China Sea.

BEIJING, May 29 — China expressed strong opposition today to a decision by Japan and the Philippines to start maritime border negotiations, calling the talks “illegal” and...