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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Philippines Accuses China of Piracy Amid South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines has decided not to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the U.S. after a confrontation with the Chinese coast guard at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, where Chinese personnel reportedly rammed and boarded Philippine navy boats, injuring Filipino personnel and seizing rifles. Philippine officials downplayed the incident, calling it a misunderstanding rather than an armed attack, and emphasized that they are not ready to classify it as such under the treaty terms. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the South China Sea involving multiple nations.

via The Associated Press|

#china #international-relations #maritime-dispute

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Philippines Warns China: South China Sea Clashes Could Lead to War

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared that any Chinese aggression resulting in the death of a Filipino citizen near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea would be considered "very, very close to what we define as an act of war." This statement, made at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit, underscores the tension between the Philippines and China, and the potential implications for U.S.-China relations due to the mutual defense treaty between the Philippines and the United States.

via Defense News|

#china #ferdinand-marcos-jr #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

China's Warning to US Ally and Potential Business Impact in South China Sea

China has warned the Philippines that its patience is limited as the country continues to challenge Chinese activity in its exclusive economic zone. The two countries are locked in a territorial dispute in the South China Sea, with the Philippines accusing China of breaching common understandings and heightening tensions. China criticized the Philippines for rallying external forces and attempting to change the status quo at the Second Thomas Shoal. The US has reiterated its commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines, stating that an attack on Philippine ships or aircraft would trigger the treaty.

via Newsweek|

#china #international-relations #mutual-defense-treaty

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Philippines and U.S. strengthen alliance against China.

The US and the Philippines have agreed to modernize and strengthen their alliance, with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterating the US' ironclad commitment to the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty. The two nations are deepening coordination and interoperability at all levels, with discussions on expanding operational cooperation in the maritime domain, including the South China Sea. The two defense leaders also discussed new bilateral defense guidelines to address conventional and nonconventional threats.

via Department of Defense|

#bilateral-defense-guidelines #defense-modernization #mutual-defense-treaty