"Philippines Fights Back: Weaponizing Information in Tense Sea Standoff with China"
The Philippines is using a transparency campaign to expose China's harassment of its vessels in the South China Sea. By releasing pictures and videos of the incidents in near real-time and bringing journalists to witness them firsthand, the Philippines aims to shame China and garner international support. While the strategy has gained popularity at home and led to increased international cooperation, it remains unclear if it can deter China's aggressive actions in the disputed waters. China has made tactical modifications but continues to escalate its harassment, leaving the Philippines with little choice but to continue its current strategy.