Is China changing its tactics in WPS?
It’s worth watching if China’s tactics in the South China Sea will change after the Hasa-Hasa incident on Sept. 27.
Is the US ready to go to war over the West Philippine Sea?
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.
Invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty
China’s Coast Guard had intercepted and prevented a small Philippine indigenous boat from bringing food and fresh water to troops stationed aboard a naval transport vessel stuck in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.