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Philippines-China WPS Dispute
Topic Started: Jul 15 2012, 02:28 PM (105,163 Views)
Hong Nam
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gammy322
Jun 9 2014, 06:58 PM
China calls Vietnam, PH mingling on disputed isle a farceBy: Reuters
June 9, 2014 6:43 PM


BEIJING - China denounced Vietnam and the Philippines on Monday for getting together on a disputed island in the South China Sea to play soccer and volleyball, calling it "a clumsy farce" and demanded both countries stop causing trouble.

http://www.interaksyon.com/article/88723/china-calls-vietnam-ph-mingling-on-disputed-isle-a-farce

You're such cruel neighbours! :nono:

Please don't bully the Chinese. Why didn't you let them join your games and let them drink your beer? They promised to abide by the rules - Chinese rules - that is. After all... they invented volleyball and football, they invented then perfected the brewing of beer, and worst of all, you had a party in their territory!

They don't have a single gene for aggression. Hence you'd have certainly won and gotten that beer for free.
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China's reclamation work in the Spratlys is more extensive than originally thought (map at the link below)

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NOT 1 BUT 5 | China carrying out land reclamation work in more areas in Spratly Islands

MANILA - China is carrying out land reclamation operations in not just one but a total of five areas in the disputed Spratly Islands – areas that are well within the Philippine zone, according to sources.

The Aquino Administration had revealed in March that China was carrying out land reclamation activities in Mabini Reef, internationally known as Johnson South Reef, which is part of the Kalayaan Island Group. The Department of the Foreign Affairs released a series of photographs to show how the small Chinese garrison has been expanded to almost 9 hectares in just two years.

Then, there were speculations China would build an airstrip in Mabini Reef and once operational, Beijing can enforce an Air Defense Interdiction Zone (ADIZ).

Apparently, however, China was busy carrying out reclamation work in four more areas: Cuarteron Reef, Hughes Reef, Gaven Reef and Eldad Reef.

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China, Philippines need mutual trust: envoy [abs-cbnnews] - 6/10/2014

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China's Ambassador to Manila Zhao Jianhua delivered the message during the joint celebration of the Filipino-Chinese friendship day and the Philippines' 116th indepence day.

He said China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can become more important trade partners.

Zhao said about half of the members of ASEAN have China as their top trading partner.
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PH flag to fly in all 9 occupied Spratly islands

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MANILA, Philippines–On Thursday all the nine Philippine-occupied territories in the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea, including the rusty BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), will raise the national flag simultaneously with other military camps on the mainland in celebration of Independence Day.

The flag-raising ceremony will take place at 7 a.m. in all Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) detachments, Navy spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic told the Inquirer on Wednesday.

Fabic said the time in the KIG detachments—Ayungin Shoal, Pagasa (Thitu) Island, Lawak (Nanshan) Island, Parola (Northeast Cay) Island, Patag (Flat) Island, Kota (Loaita) Island, Rizal (Commodore) Reef, Likas (West York) Island, and Panata (Lankiam Cay) Island—as well as in all units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were synchronized with Philippine Standard Time.

While the flag ceremony is done every year in these territories, military historian Jose Antonio Custodio says it has become more significant today in the face of China’s belligerence in the West Philippine Sea, part of the South China Sea within the Philippines’ 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone.



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Jun 12 2014, 01:39 AM
PH flag to fly in all 9 occupied Spratly islands

It's a symbolic gesture to have it raised simultaneously.

Good for morale. However, what they need more is something more permanent - better infrastructure. Why have these been ignored for so long?



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China, Philippines need mutual trust: envoy [abs-cbnnews] - 6/10/2014

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President Aquino (left) shakes the hand of Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua (right) during the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.'s celebration of the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Manila Hotel in Manila on Tuesday. Photo by Ryan Lim, Malacanang Photo
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China's Ambassador to Manila Zhao Jianhua delivered the message during the joint celebration of the Filipino-Chinese friendship day and the Philippines' 116th indepence day.

He said China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can become more important trade partners.

Zhao said about half of the members of ASEAN have China as their top trading partner.
How can you trust China when both hand does the opposite of what the mouth is saying?
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More about China's reclamation work:

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China land reclamation may soon cover 3 more sites, seen as tool for 'supremacy' - report

MANILA - China’s ongoing land reclamation in five reefs in the disputed Spratly Islands is widely seen by the Philippine Government as preparation for more land reclamation operations, this time in three areas closer to the Philippines.

And, per the latest separate assessment by local and foreign experts, China will use oil exploration and reclamation to project its supremacy in the region, as a proxy for its navy which is still not yet fully equipped "to overcome the logistical challenges" like distance in asserting its will.

A confidential Malacanang report detailed the land reclamation activities of China in five areas, namely, at Johnson South (Mabini) Reef, Cuarteron (Calderon) Reef, Hughes (Kennan) Reef, Gaven (Burgos) Reef and Eldad (Malvar) Reef.

The report noted China has focused its land reclamation operations in areas which are “farther” from the Philippine mainland. No such activities were monitored in three other areas - Fiery Cross (Kagitingan) Reef, Subi (Zamora) Reef and Mischief (Panganiban) Reef - where China had built military garrisons and communications facilities.

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Does China Care About its International Image?
China values its national interests, including sovereignty, over its international image.

By Dingding Chen
June 12, 2014


China's global image faces challenges - but if asked to choose between its national interests and preserving its national image, China would choose the former.

Due to China's recent assertive actions in East China Sea and South China Sea, it might seem like China is not worried about its image among its Asian neighbors. But it is inconsistent with China's efforts in recent years to enhance its soft power and build a positive national image around the world. Thus, the puzzle is this: if China does care about its international image, why would China behave in a way that hurts its own national image? This is a legitimate question given some evidence showing that many in Asia now see China as a big bully.

First, it could be that China does not genuinely embrace the idea of national image or soft power. According to realist logic which is dominant in China, what really matters in international politics is material power; also, soft power often is a byproduct of material power. Thus, the Chinese leadership might have accepted the idea "it is better to be feared than loved" in international politics. If indeed this is the reasoning behind China's foreign policy in recent years, then it is not surprising at all that China feels little need to promote its national image.

Second, it could be that China does care about its national image but the problem is that China is inexperienced or even clumsy in promoting its national image. It could well be that officials in China who are in charge of promoting national image are incompetent or there is no coordination between different ministries and actors such as the Foreign Affairs ministry and the military.

Finally, China's neglect of its national image could be explained by a rational choice strategy that puts national interests in front of national image. Thus, China does care about its national image, but it cares more about national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In short, China does make genuine efforts to promote its national image to the international community as long as such efforts do not compromise China's core national interests.



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PH eyes further diplomatic protest vs China reclamation
By: Pots de LeonInterAksyon.com
June 13, 2014 7:19 PM

MANILA - The Philippine government is set to file yet another diplomatic protest over China's reclamation activities at the disputed Spratly Islands area, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday.

At a press conference, Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Charles Jose said that DFA is ready to file one more note verbal once it receives solid confirmation that China is also undertaking the reclamation of two other reefs.

The Aquino Administration disclosed in March this year that China was carrying out land reclamation activities at Mabini Reef, internationally known as Johnson South Reef, and issued a diplomatic note.

Mabini Reef part of the Kalayaan Island Group.

"Last week, we protested Hughes Reef," Jose told journalists.

Hughes Reef is one of the five reefs that Malacanang identified where China is said to have reclamation work ongoing.

These are: Mabini (Johnson South); Eldar (Malvar); Hughes (Kennan); Cuarteron (Calderon); and Gaven (Burgos).


http://www.interaksyon.com/article/89036/ph-eyes-further-diplomatic-protest-vs-china-reclamation
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EUROPE'S ROLE IN AN EAST ASIAN WAR
JUNE 11, 2014

Major war in East Asia is a very unpleasant, but not unthinkable scenario. Of course, the US would be involved from day one in any military conflict in the East or South China Seas. However, Europe's role would be less clear, due to its increasing strategic irrelevance. Most probably, except the UK, Europeans would deliver words only.

- The UK would (maybe) go
- France would not make a difference
- No role for NATO and EU


What would Germany do?

First of all, Germany is the enduring guarantee that, when confronted with major war in East Asia, NATO and EU will do nothing else than sending out press releases about their "deep concern". Germany's political class would never approve an active military role in East Asia - left aside that Germany would not be able to contribute much, anyway.

Germany would first and foremost defend its trade relationships with China, which is in its national interests. Germany has the political weight necessary to work for a diplomatic solution. The question is whether German politicians would be willing to work for that solution themselves. Most probably, Berlin's press releases would call for the United Nations and the "International Community" to take action.

What Germany could do and what would get approval at home, is to implement measures of ending hostilities and re-establishing peace - maybe by an UN-mandated maritime monitoring mission or by the build-up of a new trust-creating security architecture.


Europe's limits.

The debate about a European role in an East Asian major war is largely hypothetical. Nevertheless, it teaches us three relevant lessons.

First, we see how politically and militarily limited Europe already has become in the early stages of the 21st century. Given current trends continue, imagine how deep Europe's abilities will have been sunk in twenty years.

Second, the main reasons for Europe's limits are the lack of political will, public support and money. Europe's march to irrelevance is not irreversible. However, it would need the political will for change and an economic recovery making new financial resources available

Third, we are witnessing an increasing European geopolitical and strategic irrelevance beyond its wider neighborhood. In reality, Europe's role in an East Asian war would be nothing else but words.


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