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| Jackson Atoll; Illegally Annexed by China | |
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| AZKALS | Mar 2 2016, 09:30 AM Post #1 |
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Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Illegally Annexed and Take Over Spratly Island Feature (Jackson Shoal) From Philippines http://thediplomat.com/2016/03/report-chinese-coast-guard-vessels-take-over-spratly-island-feature-from-philippines/ By Ankit Panda | March 02, 2016 Five China Coast Guard vessels have taken over Jackson Shoal, a disputed feature in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea some 140 nautical miles west of the Philippines’ Palawan Island, according to a report by the Philippines Star.Jackson Atoll is a popular fishing ground for Filipino fishermen, and is 33 nautical miles from Mischief Reef, a Spratly Island feature where China has carried out extensive land reclamation work and built an artificial island for possible military use.The Philippines Star, citing sources, said that the Chinese vessels “chased” fishermen away as early as last week.“These gray and white Chinese ships, around four of them inside the lagoon, prevented us from entering our traditional fishing ground,” one of the fisherman told the Star. If confirmed, this incident would represent an increase in Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines have faced off over Jackson Shoal in the past. In 2011, Filipino fishermen were warned away from the area by a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Jianghu-V-class missile frigate, which also fired warning shots at the fishermen, according to reports.China has over the years shifted from using naval assets to employing coast guard and maritime law enforcement vessels instead to assert its claims in the South China Sea, prompting some analysts to call these assets its “second navy.”Tensions between the Philippines and China have been high in the South China Sea for years, but particularly since 2012, when the two states had a highly visible stand-off over China’s takeover of Scarborough Shoal.In early-2013, Manila initiated an arbitration case against China over the nature of its maritime claims in the South China Sea. In October 2015, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled that it had jurisdiction to hear the case and will likely offer a decision on the merits of the Philippines’ arguments in May 2016. Edited by AZKALS, Mar 3 2016, 01:55 AM.
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| Hong Nam | Mar 2 2016, 12:56 PM Post #2 |
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Bought by China
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It looks to me like a deliberate Chinese expansion to cut-off your Spratly Island garrisons from Palawan while heading for the Reed Bank. Logical step would be that they take Hardy (Hubo) Reef, Iroquois Reef, and and Hopkins Reef next.
Edited by Hong Nam, Mar 2 2016, 02:23 PM.
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| dewey | Mar 2 2016, 04:09 PM Post #3 |
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metro aide sweeper
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imo, this is one of the Chinese objectives in putting those artificial islands. they can now afford to do so esp support is so close. we don't know whats hidden In those military bases. and theyre moving very fast now esp that unclos ruling is so close
Edited by dewey, Mar 2 2016, 04:11 PM.
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| raider1011 | Mar 2 2016, 06:58 PM Post #4 |
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Chinese vessels have left Quirino atoll–DFA, DND Inquirer
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God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. || Chester W. Nimitz Loyalty to the Nation ALL the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it. || Mark Twain | |
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| dewey | Mar 2 2016, 07:14 PM Post #5 |
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I hope this will serve as a heads up to gph that china is testing all waters to forward their claim in the spratlys. I wont be surprised at all if they come back to the quirino atoll very soon. they could have just conducted initial survey if they could transform it to another artificial island / military base. if the survey proved favorable to them, they will surely be back with more equipment next time though im hoping that the "early" discovery of their presence stopped them from pursuing their evil intentions. dinadaanan kasi papuntang pag asa kaya nakita sila. if this was outside of the route, they could have succeeded. this is the very reason why we need more assets for pcg to be in the water to guard against chinas creping invasion on our territory on the other hand im a bit worried that they only withdrawn their assets temporarily because their radar station nearby detected the incoming asset to check their presence. they could be back there right now. afp should check it again asap if they really are gone |
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| raider1011 | Mar 2 2016, 09:41 PM Post #6 |
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Even the military is denying it ![]() Western Command head denies Chinese occupation of Quirino Atoll Philippines News Agency
Edited by raider1011, Mar 2 2016, 09:43 PM.
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God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. || Chester W. Nimitz Loyalty to the Nation ALL the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it. || Mark Twain | |
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| AVBsupersonic | Mar 2 2016, 09:56 PM Post #7 |
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Downplaying the situation aye.. I would take the Mayor's and Fishermen's side. Let's hope some International Media or any kind of Foreign Authorities on our side will be brave enough to verify these new developments, coz either way, it doesn't serve them right as well and will pose a very big problem for them, if any of these reported China illegal occupation of Quirino Atoll were indeed true. |
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| Geo | Mar 2 2016, 10:48 PM Post #8 |
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they are denying it because they didn't see it for themselves. They need to see it to confirm it. |
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| raider1011 | Mar 2 2016, 11:43 PM Post #9 |
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China confirms sending vessels to disputed atoll GMA News
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God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. || Chester W. Nimitz Loyalty to the Nation ALL the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it. || Mark Twain | |
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| Hong Nam | Mar 3 2016, 10:49 AM Post #10 |
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Bought by China
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They will be back - because that's what I would do.![]() Jackson Atoll is strategic in its location, it's right smack in the middle of your sea-lanes of communication (SLOC) - taking it would isolate everything you have on the Spratly Island Archipelago from Palawan. Imagine the gauntlet your supply ships and aircraft would have to go through if they gain possession of it. I suggest your navy send a reconnaissance team and check if there are any marker buoys left by the PLAN. Extra vigilance is needed. Lower your guard just a little and dredgers may be the next thing you will see. It would be interesting to see what happens after the ITLOS/UNCLOS decision is handed down. Will you pre-empt the Chinese and take First Thomas Shoal, Sabina Shoal, Alicia Anne Reef, Hardy Reef, Hopps Reef, Iroquois Reef, and Jackson Reef? Edited by Hong Nam, Mar 3 2016, 11:03 AM.
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