Shadow play in the West Philippine Sea
The shadow play at the West Philippine Sea raises the temperature and increases the risks of confrontation.
The shadow play at the West Philippine Sea raises the temperature and increases the risks of confrontation.
Chinese Coast Guard vessels’ actions in the West Philippine Sea are getting bolder and more irritating, as they sailed close to Zambales, Pangasinan, and up to the La Union coasts in the country’s western seaboard.
The United States has reaffirmed many times its “ironclad” commitment to help defend the Philippines, its oldest ally in the region, in case of an attack on its vessel, aircraft, or personnel anywhere in the Pacific, including the West Philippine Sea.
China propagandists are desperate to win the anti-war narrative over the Philippines, a retired high ranking Philippine Navy official said.
The Philippines may be facing a giant in the South China Sea. But it is reminded that David had killed Goliath.