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Philippines-China WPS Dispute
Topic Started: Jul 15 2012, 02:28 PM (105,182 Views)
PinoyAko
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I think, this is way below, it should be 8 out of 10....

Global survey: 2 in 5 Filipinos see China as an 'enemy'
By Camille Diola (philstar.com) | Updated July 19, 2013 - 9:56am
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MANILA, Philippines - China's image in the Philippines is largely negative due to the tension over the West Philippines Sea with two in five Filipinos saying the Asian giant has become the country's foe.

A global survey by Pew Research Center released on Thursday finds that in 2013, 39 percent of the population consider the Asian giant as an "enemy," while 35 percent think China is "neither."

Only 22 percent of Filipinos see China as a "partner."

Among the countries that have standing territorial disputes with China, it is also the Filipinos who say the sea row with China is a "big problem" in the country.

http://www.philstar.com/author/Camille%20Diola/
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Causing trouble in the S. China Sea will hurt Manila
(People's Daily Online)
08:30, July 24, 2013


One country in Asia is a regular source of problems. One might ask whether it fears being overlooked. That country is the Philippines.

Playing hardball with China

On July 15 a spokesperson from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that China's unequivocal stance on the South China Sea dispute, requiring that recognition of China's sovereignty over the South China Sea be the premise of any negotiations, made it impossible for Manila to conduct any further negotiations with China.

There is an important factor behind the tough stance currently being promoted by Manila - internal pressure. When he assumed power Benigno Aquino III made commitments to fight against corruption and poverty, and offered guarantees of reform. But faced with the high unemployment rate, the frequent occurrence of natural disasters, and little to show by way of political progress, the Philippine people are rapidly becoming disillusioned. Manila needs to find an "enemy" to distract the people's gaze.

Currying favor with the U.S.

Under the American policy of "rebalancing" in the Asia-Pacific region, former U.S. defense secretary Leon Panetta announced last year that the U.S. would deploy 60 percent of its military forces in the area.

This strategic adjustment delights the Philippines, which already considers itself an ally of the U.S. and is more than happy to play the role of its pawn.

It is therefore clear that the Philippines is determined to do everything it can to facilitate the U.S. "rebalancing".

Disorient

The increasing U.S. military presence is accompanied by much that is neither positive nor beneficial: according to the former head of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rubbish is being dumped in the seas over the Philippines, coral reefs are being damaged, and there is the unexplained appearance of U.S. drones in the country's air space.

The Philippines is at risk of becoming isolated in the international community.

Although the Philippines makes frequent play of its "importance" as a pawn, the U.S. has made it clear that it takes no side in the South China Sea issue. This means that no matter how closely the Philippines stands by the U.S., the latter will not rashly dispatch troops over issues of sovereignty and territory.


http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/102774/8338792.html


Peoples Daily - never fails to disappoint with their rhetoric.





Edited by Hong Nam, Jul 24 2013, 11:32 AM.

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“Just because we are a very weak country militarily, we should not be taken advantage of by more powerful countries" (Senate committee on national defense and security chairman Panfilo Lacson)
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Hong Nam
Jul 24 2013, 11:29 AM
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Causing trouble in the S. China Sea will hurt Manila
(People's Daily Online)
08:30, July 24, 2013


One country in Asia is a regular source of problems. One might ask whether it fears being overlooked. That country is the Philippines.

Playing hardball with China

On July 15 a spokesperson from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that China's unequivocal stance on the South China Sea dispute, requiring that recognition of China's sovereignty over the South China Sea be the premise of any negotiations, made it impossible for Manila to conduct any further negotiations with China.

There is an important factor behind the tough stance currently being promoted by Manila - internal pressure. When he assumed power Benigno Aquino III made commitments to fight against corruption and poverty, and offered guarantees of reform. But faced with the high unemployment rate, the frequent occurrence of natural disasters, and little to show by way of political progress, the Philippine people are rapidly becoming disillusioned. Manila needs to find an "enemy" to distract the people's gaze.

Currying favor with the U.S.

Under the American policy of "rebalancing" in the Asia-Pacific region, former U.S. defense secretary Leon Panetta announced last year that the U.S. would deploy 60 percent of its military forces in the area.

This strategic adjustment delights the Philippines, which already considers itself an ally of the U.S. and is more than happy to play the role of its pawn.

It is therefore clear that the Philippines is determined to do everything it can to facilitate the U.S. "rebalancing".

Disorient

The increasing U.S. military presence is accompanied by much that is neither positive nor beneficial: according to the former head of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rubbish is being dumped in the seas over the Philippines, coral reefs are being damaged, and there is the unexplained appearance of U.S. drones in the country's air space.

The Philippines is at risk of becoming isolated in the international community.

Although the Philippines makes frequent play of its "importance" as a pawn, the U.S. has made it clear that it takes no side in the South China Sea issue. This means that no matter how closely the Philippines stands by the U.S., the latter will not rashly dispatch troops over issues of sovereignty and territory.


http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/102774/8338792.html


Peoples Daily - never fails to disappoint with their rhetoric.





These are becoming funnier everyday... I think these articles are either merely for their internal consumption, or maybe even for a few in their government hierarchy to satisfy their "needs"...
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Mckoyzzz
Jul 24 2013, 12:47 PM
These are becoming funnier everyday... I think these articles are either merely for their internal consumption, or maybe even for a few in their government hierarchy to satisfy their "needs"...


Never failing to disappoint. Global Times of China responds... :lollol:

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Feeble Japanese-Philippine "axis" doomed
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The "Global Day of Protest" against China by Philippine groups was launched Wednesday, with fewer protesters attending than expected. The protest was not as crowded and sensational as the rallies several days ago in which thousands of protesters shouted their disapproval against the Philippine government and burned effigies of President Benigno Aquino III. It appears that most Filipinos understand that a radical confrontation with China on the South China Sea issue will be doomed to failure.

But Manila has to continue such shows since it has received support from Washington and Tokyo.

The South China Sea disputes are one of the pillars that can facilitate the US "pivot to Asia" strategy. The US serves as spiritual backup for Manila's toughness against China.

Unlike the multilateral South China Sea disputes, Japan has to face China in the East China Sea on its own, even though the US also props it up. Given China's continuing rise, Tokyo will feel more pressure and direly needs more allies.

The Philippines is one of the destinations in Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Southeast Asian visit that kicks off Thursday, where Abe will present Japan's donation of coast guard vessels to Manila.

Japan and the Philippines are forming an "axis" to confront China in its neighboring waters. They aim at creating an illusion that China has been isolated and jointly targeted, but the strategic influence of the "axis" is limited.

China has advantages on legal basis over both islands disputes with Manila and Tokyo. Neither Japan and the Philippines has the will to launch a serious contention with China, nor do they have any plans to tackle the territorial disputes at the cost of economic cooperation with China. Therefore, their "axis" won't have much influence.

Japan's diplomatic construction in the Southeast Asia lacks support. "Encircling China" is a mere fantasy. The Philippines frequently make troubles to shift attention from its domestic political problems.

Friction with Japan and the Philippines has become normal in China's diplomacy. Manila and Tokyo expect to build up their momentum through protesting and standing together, which reflects their craven mentality.

China recently set up its China Coast Guard, and coast guard ships have been spotted near the Diaoyu Islands. But China keeps a low profile. This is only a necessary step to strengthen China's maritime rights.


http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/798895.shtml#.UfHdQdJTqSp


"China has advantages on legal basis over both islands disputes with Manila and Tokyo. Neither Japan and the Philippines has the will to launch a serious contention with China, nor do they have any plans to tackle the territorial disputes at the cost of economic cooperation with China. Therefore, their "axis" won't have much influence." - Global Times

Such arrogance!!! :brrt:


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may nadagdag nanaman na pansit sa mapa ng china, 10 dash line na daw

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/319303/news/nation/china-s-new-10-dash-line-map-eats-into-phl-territory-manila-protests
IDI@T!!! COWARD!!!
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Maritime disputes with China on agenda of weekend PH talks with Japan PM Abe
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July 26, 2013 5:44 PM


The visit comes as both Japan and the Philippines are bracing for an apparent muscle-flexing by China, which rolled out this week an integrated Coast Guard service that combines the functions of four agencies, and resulted in the arming of more vessels, all meant to boost China’s patrols over what it considers its maritime domain. China claims the South China Sea (which Manila calls West Philippine Sea) in its entirety, and insists solely on bilateral talks, not an international forum, with the five other claimants. It is also in dispute with Japan over a strong of islands in the East China Sea, which Tokyo calls Senkakus and Beijing refers to as Diaoyus.


Multirole response vessels acquisition pends

As for Manila’s planned acquisition of multirole-response vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) with help from Japan, Hernandez said, “The loan application for the acquisition of multirole vessels for the PCG is still being reviewed by the Japanese government.”

In January this year, Foreign Affairs chief del Rosario met with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss Manila’s request for 10 brand-new coastal boats, amid Manila’s heightened territorial dispute with China. As the country’s strategic partner, Japan had signalled it is willing to provide the loan to boost maritime surveillance of the Philippines’ seas and territory.

http://www.interaksyon.com/article/67264/maritime-disputes-with-china-on-agenda-of-weekend-ph-talks-with-japan-pm-abe



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Aggressive Chinese territorial claims bring risks: U.S. general
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Reuters - 6 hours ago


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Aggressive moves by China to assert territorial claims run the risk of "miscalculations" but are also helping Washington strengthen ties with other countries in the region, the general who oversees U.S. air forces in the Pacific said Monday.

"Being fairly aggressive runs the risk of creating the potential for miscalculation," Air Force General Herbert Carlisle told defense reporters in Washington. "That's something we think about every day."

"It's a complex, changing environment. Every action has unintended consequences and second and third order effects."

"Some of their fairly assertive, aggressive behavior has in fact brought our friends (closer) and they're relying on us to be there and to be present."

"In some cases, those allies could ultimately wind up buying defense equipment from non-U.S. suppliers, but they wanted an increased U.S. presence as a counterweight to China."



The Pentagon was working to increase rotations of U.S. troops through Asia, much as it rotated troops through Europe at the time of the Cold War, Carlisle said.

Carlisle said he was confident the U.S. would continue shifting its focus to Asia despite hefty military spending cuts under a big U.S. government-wide spending reduction process known as "sequestration."



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China boosts presence near reef

Philstar, July 30, 2013

MANILA, Philippines - China is enhancing its presence in the Panganiban (Mischief) Reef to pressure the Philippines to remove its grounded ship in nearby Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, a defense expert said yesterday.

Rommel Banlaoi, of the Philippine Association of Chinese Studies, confirmed that Panganiban Reef off Palawan has been transformed by China into an active naval detachment and military garrison.

“China has recently increased their naval presence in the Mischief Reef because the PLA (People’s Liberation Army) Navy wants the Philippines to remove our grounded ship in the Ayungin Shoal,” Banlaoi told The STAR.

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Philippines pushes back against China
By Chico Harlan
Published: July 23


MANILA - China's most daring adversary in Southeast Asia is, by many measurements, ill-suited for a fight. The Philippines has a military budget one-fortieth the size of Beijing's, and its navy cruises through contested waters in 1970s hand-me-downs from the South Vietnamese.



From that short-handed position, the Philippines has set off on a risky mission to do what no nation in the region has managed to do: thwart China in its drive to control the vast waters around it.

Analysts say the Philippines' strategy, in standing up to Asia's powerhouse, is just as likely to backfire as succeed. But it provides a crucial test case as smaller countries debate whether to deal with China as a much-needed economic partner, a dangerous maritime aggressor, or both.

The Philippines doesn't view China exclusively as a threat, officials here say, noting that trade between the countries is growing. The Philippines has also used caution at times, most notably by holding off on provocative plans to drill in what could be the nation's richest oil and gas field.

But analysts point to a series of steps taken in recent months that suggest that Manila is increasingly willing to confront Beijing. They also note that the Philippines has suspended or canceled several development deals that depended on generous Chinese aid.

Del Rosario last year called on the Philippines to "take a position of patriotism that what is ours is ours. It is possible that we may be tested and if we are tested, it is possible that everyone would need to make a sacrifice."

Just a few years ago, China tried to make friends with the Philippines - and nearly succeeded. The reason it fell short indicates the limits of soft power - namely, aid and investment deals - at a time when China has made a priority of expanding its foreign influence.

The goodwill collapsed in short order. The broadband deal was laced with kickbacks for Philippine officials, as a congressional investigation revealed. The joint surveying deal came under even fiercer attack, as opposition politicians and many prominent Filipinos said Arroyo had violated the constitution by essentially giving away territory.

Arroyo, under domestic pressure, allowed the initial three-year JMSU contract to lapse in 2008. But the collapse of the deal reopened a decades-long debate between the Philippines and China over the rights to seabed hydrocarbons. The Philippines worked out unilateral deals to prospect for oil and gas. And China, in turn, increased its surveillance of the waters, badgering Philippine vessels in places where they had previously gone unbothered.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/philippines-pushes-back-against-china/2013/07/23/4dfa6058-f043-11e2-bed3-b9b6fe264871_story_1.html



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