Danger in the waters
of the South China Sea
Two neighbors in conflict

#philippines #china #southchinasea #maritimeconflict #haiku #poetry

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/09/asia/philippines-south-china-sea-dangerous-maneuvers-intl-hnk/index.html

An undercurrent of tension has accompanied the talks on issues from trade and technology to #China’s increasing assertiveness in the #SouthChinaSea, the #Myanmar junta’s refusal to cooperate with #ASEAN on a peace plan, and suspicion #NorthKorea plans to supply weapons to #Russia. #TootSEA

Southeast Asians wary of new conflicts as big powers join ASEAN summit
https://interaksyon.philstar.com/world/2023/09/07/259855/southeast-asians-wary-of-new-conflicts-as-big-powers-join-asean-summit/

Marcos on Tuesday called out “misleading narratives” that reduce disputes in the #SouthChinaSea to a mere competition between two influential nations as such claims deny #Manila’s independence and agency, and disregards its legitimate interests. #Philippines #China

Marcos, Harris hold talks on South China Sea, maritime cooperation
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/07/2294506/marcos-harris-hold-talks-south-china-sea-maritime-cooperation

China releases new edition of standard map, lays claim on Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin region

>#China on Monday formally unveiled the version of its standard map for 2023 that includes the disputed (#India) territories, such as its claims to Arunachal Pradesh, the Aksai Chin region, #Taiwan, and the #SouthChinaSea.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/china-releases-new-edition-of-standard-map-lays-claim-on-arunachal-pradesh-aksai-chin-region-13050872.html

Washington calls for addressing Beijing's "aggressive behavior" in the South China Sea.

#BreakingNews #USA #newsおかえり #China #Reuters #SouthChinaSea #Germany #PHilippine #ChinaNews #UkraineRussiaWar #Vietnam

https://www.thenews.foundation/2023/08/washington-calls-for-addressing.html

The air, sea and land drills, the first large-scale joint exercise between #Australia and the #Philippines, simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marlies said after the drills that the first joint patrols of the #SouthChinaSea by the Australian and Philippine navies would “happen soon”.

Australia, Philippines hold military drills, plan South China Sea patrols
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/australia-philippines-hold-military-drills-plan-south-china-sea-patrols

“Masyadong maliit ang P10 million kumpara halimbawa sa #DepEd na may proposed intelligence funds na P150 million. The #PCG is threatened by #China almost on a daily basis, 24/7, while the DepEd is not even facing any security threat,” #Hontiveros said. #Philippines #WestPHSea #SouthChinaSea

Hontiveros wants bigger intelligence funds for Coast Guard in 2024 budget
https://www.rappler.com/nation/hontiveros-wants-bigger-intelligence-funds-philippine-coast-guard-2024-budget/

South China Sea Disputes Threaten to Escalate Into Conflict

#china #claimants #maritimedisputes #philippines #southchinasea
https://usnewsper.com/2023/08/south-china-sea-disputes-threaten-to-escalate-into-conflict/?feed_id=28479&_unique_id=64e5bad432677

"The #AirAssault drills, which also involved a small contingent of American troops, were carried out as the #Philippines was making a new attempt to deliver supplies in #AyunginShoal, two weeks after one of its supply boats was prevented from doing so by #ChinaCoastGuard (CCG) ships using water cannons." #WestPHSea #SecondThomasShoal #SouthChinaSea #Australia

PH-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in #Palawan mock drills
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218141/ph-aussie-forces-regain-territory-from-invaders-in-palawan-mock-drills

"The Chinese drills launched on Saturday followed shortly after the #US, #Japan and #SouthKorea hailed 'a new era of trilateral partnership' following a meeting in Maryland at the US presidential retreat #CampDavid, where the three powers criticised #China’s behaviour in the #SouthChinaSea."

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to #Taiwan after US visit | Conflict News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/china-launches-military-drills-in-stern-warning-to-taiwan-after-us-visit

"The planned exercise set for Wednesday comes amid mounting tensions between #China and the #Philippines after a Chinese coast guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine military-chartered boat near the #Manila-controlled #SecondThomasShoal in the #SouthChinaSea earlier this month." #AyunginShoal

#Japan, #US, #Australia eye ship deployment to Philippines for drill
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230818/p2g/00m/0in/063000c

"#TritonIsland, which #China has controlled since 1974, is the westernmost and southernmost point of the #Paracels, almost the same distance from the Vietnamese coast and China’s island province of #Hainan.

Powell said the construction there 'will clearly make #Vietnam agitated.'

China appears to be building an airstrip on a disputed island in the #SouthChinaSea
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-appears-building-airstrip-disputed-island-south-china-sea-rcna100348

"The #NationalSecurityCouncil says internal threats pinpointed by the #Duterte administration – the #CommunistInsurgency, local #TerrorGroups, and #IllegalDrugs – are no longer priorities" #SouthChinaSea

Marcos security policy focuses on threats in #WestPHSea, #Taiwan Strait
https://www.rappler.com/nation/marcos-jr-security-plan-focuses-external-threats-west-philippine-sea-taiwan/

'I don't know where he got his information,' Senator #JinggoyEstrada says of Roberto Tiglao's claim that it was former president Estrada who made the promise to #China to remove #BRPSierraMadre from #Ayungin. #AyunginShoal #SecondThomasShoal #WPS #SouthChinaSea

Jinggoy, JV refute Tiglao’s claim that #Erap made promise to China
https://www.rappler.com/nation/jinggoy-jv-refute-tiglao-claim-erap-made-promise-china-ayungin-shoal/

When considering war against a more powerful opponent. You do not need the "ability to win" to deter hostilities... you just need to be able to make it COSTLY enough.

#SouthChinaSea

"#PUERTOPRINCESA, #Philippines – The Philippines is looking at several options to strengthen its hold on the disputed #SecondThomasShoal (#AyunginShoal) in the #SouthChinaSea including refurbishing a grounded and rusting warship it uses as a military outpost, a move that would likely anger #Beijing." #BRPSierraMadre #China

https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippines-refurbishing-grounded-ship-option-strengthen-hold-ayungin-shoal/

#southchinasea #outpost #china #philippines

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-10/south-china-sea-wreck-sierra-madre-shipwreck-philippines-spratly/102710174?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=abc_news_newsmail_pm_sfmc&utm_term=&utm_id=2180631&sfmc_id=223395461

"Tensions between #China and the #Philippines are on the rise once again, with #Manila accusing the Chinese Coast Guard of using water cannon to block a Philippine military supply boat from delivering food, fuel and water to troops garrisoned on a decommissioned warship grounded on a reef in the #SouthChinaSea."

What’s behind rising China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/whats-behind-rising-china-philippines-tensions-in-the-south-china-sea

South China Sea confrontation hits China-Philippines ties

https://www.dw.com/en/south-china-sea-confrontation-hits-china-philippines-ties/a-66475639?maca=en-dipa_news_mstdn-34613-xml-mrss

#Asia #Philippines #China #SouthChinaSea #military

The day prior, #China called on the #Philippines to remove the #BRPSierraMadre. In response, National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya told reporters in Manila: “We will not abandon #AyunginShoal. We are committed to the Ayungin Shoal.” #SouthChinaSea #SecondThomasShoal

Philippines doubles down on Ayungin after China claims ‘illegal’ activities
https://www.rappler.com/nation/dfa-doubles-down-ayungin-shoal-after-china-claim-illegal-activities-august-2023/