US President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with Trans-Pacific Partnership leaders and trade representatives on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Manila on November 18, 2015. (AFP Photo)
Manila:
US President Barack Obama called for an end to construction on disputed islands in the South China Sea Wednesday, upping the pressure on China at a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders.
Obama called for "bold steps to lower tensions, including pledging to halt further reclamation, new construction, and militarization," in comments directed at Beijing.
Obama called for "bold steps to lower tensions, including pledging to halt further reclamation, new construction, and militarization," in comments directed at Beijing.
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