Top Asian News 8:46 a.m. GMT

DAVAO, Philippines (AP) — The top diplomats of Japan and the Philippines have called on China to avoid intimidation and follow the rule of law in disputed waters where Beijing is defying an arbitration ruling that invalidated its vast territorial claims. Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida made the call Thursday after meeting in Davao, where they discussed ways to enhance ties and their countries' territorial disputes with China. Yasay urged Chin