Philippines to stand ground vs bullying of China

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Phl seeks win-win situation in shoal row with China

By Louella Desiderio and Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) Updated May 18, 2012 12:00 AM


MANILA, Philippines - The country will pursue a win-win situation with China amid claims of both countries on Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, President Aquino said.

"We have not stopped having communication with them in trying to look for a win-win situation," Aquino told the business forum of the Joint Alumni Clubs of US Universities late Wednesday.

While the country intends to find a win-win scenario for both parties, Aquino said he would still pursue upholding and enforcement of laws.

"If it's clear that we have a 200-mile exclusive economic zone designated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and both of us are parties to it, is it too much to ask that our rights are respected by our neighbors, in the same token that we respect their rights?" he asked.

Aquino also said that he is not going to give up areas that belong to the country.

"I am not empowered to give up any of our territory," he said.

Aquino added the government intends to handle the matter diplomatically.

"We do not want to present a threat to them in any shape, manner, or form in terms of military action," he said.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, on the other hand, revealed the Philippines has more investments in China than China has in the Philippines

He said Philippine investments in China amount to nearly $3 billion as against China's investments in the Philippines amounting to less than $1.5 billion.

"We benefit from our relations with China just as China benefits from its relationships with us," Del Rosario told the Makati Business Club and the Management Association of the Philippines on Wednesday.

Del Rosario said China, the Philippines' third largest trading partner, signed an agreement during President Aquino's state visit last year that both countries would work towards achieving $60 billion in two-way trade within a five-year period and 2 million inward visitors within five years.

"It was also agreed upon that the bilateral agenda would be moved forward in the most positive way, while the areas of contention such as the West Philippine Sea would be abstracted and dealt with separately," he added.

With Chinese investments in the country only half of Philippine investments in China, Del Rosario said Filipino businessmen will not be discouraged from investing there despite recent actions taken by the Chinese travel agencies suspending tour packages to the Philippines as tensions over the disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) escalated.

China also impounded Philippine fruit exports suspected of carrying pests amid a tense standoff between the two countries over Panatag Shoal.

"I don't think that we should be discouraging our businessmen from investing in China. It's a good thing if they see how we do it here but what we're trying to do is at least equalize the amount of investments that go out and we're hoping that more Chinese investors will take an interest in the Philippines," Del Rosario said.

When asked if the suspension of tour packages to the Philippines, the reduction in flights, and the impounding of Philippine bananas are forms of pressure by China amid the maritime dispute, Del Rosario replied, "We'd like to believe it's not."

"We'd like to believe it's a technical issue," he said.

Economic pressure

Lawmakers warned the country's economy would be in danger if China continues to exert economic pressure on the Philippines, such as blocking banana imports and canceling tour packages.

Ang Kasangga party-list Rep. Teodorico Haresco and Iloilo Rep. Jerry Treñas said the suspension of tour packages and the controls on fruit importations is "China's subtle warning versus Philippine on its vast economic arsenal."

They also urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to step up efforts to pave the way for the creation of a joint Philippine-China study commission, which would focus on finding mutually acceptable solutions to end the dispute in the Spratlys.

"The decision of Chinese travel agencies to suspend travel to the Philippines could be China's subtle warning that it does not even need its military to bring widespread economic destruction in the country," Haresco said.

He warned the suspension of tour packages to the country by Chinese travel agencies "could be the beginning of a larger and more sustained campaign to remind the Philippines and even the US that its economic arsenal is as devastating as its three-million strong People's Liberation Army."

He said the effect of the travel suspension would already deny the economy millions of dollars in potential tourism revenues and warned that Beijing might even go further by imposing a ban on Filipino overseas workers, including those working in Hong Kong and Macau.

Haresco said the only way to solve the problem in the Spratlys is through direct bilateral dialogue with China without discounting the possibility of entering into a joint exploration arrangement in the areas claimed by the Philippines.

While the US will always remain a valuable ally to the Philippines, dragging Washington into the Spratlys dispute "will do more harm than good" as this is being viewed as an indirect provocation by Beijing.

Tactical support

Malacañang, on the other hand, reiterated the presence of a US submarine in Subic had nothing to do with the Philippines' rift with China over the disputed Panatag shoal.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the US government made a request last April 3 – way before the April 10 standoff – that they be allowed to dock their submarine in the area.

"And so it (US request) was addressed to the Department of National Defense and the DND gave its approval on April 24. So, I don't need to answer or respond to the statements made by the Left," Lacierda explained.

Security officials earlier revealed the visit of submarine USS North Carolina (SSN-777) in Subic was a routine port call scheduled on April 3, before the standoff between Philippine and Chinese vessels in Panatag shoal started. The US attack submarine surfaced last Sunday in Subic Bay.

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said the visit of a US submarine in Subic violated the country's sovereignty.

in a statement, the CPP said the US is using the entire Philippines as a vast military base where it could dock its ships, land its fighter jets, fly its drones, conduct repairs and replenish supplies.

Filipino protesters led by former military rebel Nicanor Faeldon said they are planning to sail to Panatag as a show of support.

"They want to protest against the aggression being committed by China against our country, Faeldon's spokesman kit guerrero said.

He said at least two fishing vessels carrying faeldon's group were expected to arrive at the shoal later on Friday.

"They are intending to stay there at least three days and fish, if they are not prevented from doing so, Guerrero said, adding that planting a Philippine flag on the rock was also an option.

Fishermen from Batanes, Faeldon's home province, along with fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales would be joining Faeldon to fish in Panatag that China has included in its declared fishing holiday.

The Philippines has reminded China that the West Philippine Sea is not the sum total of their bilateral relations.

The Philippines remains a safe and a welcoming country even as tensions over the disputed islands escalated.

Last year, the Philippines experienced several intimidating Chinese incursions in the Recto Bank, an integral part of the country, which is 84 nautical miles and within the 200 exclusive economic zone (eez) and continental shelf of Palawan, and nearly 600 nautical miles from the nearest coastline of China.

When the Philippines protested the incursions, the Chinese government's response was that there could not be incursions since China had indisputable sovereignty over the entire South China Sea on the basis of their nine-dash line concept.

"The nine-dash concept of China, which we believe has no basis, has been protested in the un by Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Additionally, Singapore has publicly asked that China explain and clarify its nine-dash position," he said.

The dispute has shifted from the north of Recto Bank to Panatag Shoal, which is 124 nautical miles from Zambales and over 450 nautical miles from the nearest coastline of China.

"Chinese fishermen had been blatantly destroying bio-diversity there by harvesting large volumes of endangered species. this is a gross violation of our fisheries code and of the international convention governing the trading of endangered species," Del Rosario said.

Chinese maritime surveillance vessels prevented the Philippines from enforcing its laws and had demanded that the Philippines Exit from its EEZ.

"Your government had no choice except to take a stand to protect our sovereignty and sovereign rights. at the same time, since the West Philippine Sea is a main thoroughfare for international trade with as many as 50,000 ships traversing the area annually, it is our belief that other nations should be concerned over the potential threats to freedom of navigation and unimpeded lawful commerce," he stressed.

Japan, Australia, South Korea, the European Union (EU) and the United States have taken the position that China and the Philippines should validate their respective claims in accordance with international law, including unclos.

"The stand-off which ensued remains until this time. It is our belief that through continuing consultations, the crisis there could be defused peacefully," Del Rosario said.

"As the President has stated, we welcome China's emergence as a stable, peaceful, prosperous, and responsible nation. We would like to put the stand-off behind us and look forward to a positive relationship with China."

Parañaque Rep. Roilo Golez said the Philippines is gaining international respect and support for its unyielding stand against China in claiming Panatag.

Golez, a former national security adviser and vice chairman of the house committee on national defense and security, said the stand-off "is being watched by the whole world and is demonstrating the country's strong and steadfast rules-based foreign policy that does not cave in the face of economic pressures and veiled military threats."

"This extended stand-off, with the Philippines not buckling down against the world's second most powerful country, is gaining for us international respectability and moral support," Golez said.

He warned Filipinos espousing contrary views "to keep their opinions to themselves and not air them publicly, as the propagandists of the other side could exploit or are now exploiting them to their advantage and against our national interest."

"If they feel they have a good opinion on the legal and geopolitical aspects of this stand-off, they should convey it to the President or his state diplomacy team and not make their contrary views public," Golez said.

Golez said this temporary adversity, however long it takes, has an upside.

"It (stand-off) is a unifying and rallying force. even Filipino groups outside the country have mobilized themselves in support of our cause," he said.

"It's also a wake up call, that the economy is linked to security and vice versa," Golez said.

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China has demanded manila not take measures in the political and legal aspects, saying it will escalate and complicate the situation.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said in a press conference in Beijing on Monday that the Philippines should adhere to "diplomatic negotiations" to resolve the standoff.

"In particular, diplomatic negotiations should be adhered to in resolving the current situation, rather than continuing to incite public opinion and send contradictory messages," Hong said. – Paolo Romero, Delon Porcalla, Mayen Jaymalin, Jaime Laude, Czeriza Valencia, Alexis Romero, Celso Amo
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If the matter is taken to the UN it will be vetoed by China.

So where is the win win?

Right now, China can be kept at bay with the US around.

That is not really win win.

Win win when China carries out a military confrontation that spooks all others.

That will be win win.
 

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I hope you still that arrogant once you see those ships started sinking one by one. No wait. I bet you will still be arrogant since you're not going to attack any way. Posturing and showing off are all you can do. Tell your government to attack. You can destroy our navy completely in a few hours but you country will be back to being a rat hole immediately after.

Every Chinese here keeps on assuming that US will not support the Philippines. I'm begging you to test the treaty the US and the Philippines signed. That way the Philippines will know how and when to fight back to your superior Navy if we are really alone. Tell that to the relatives of your Naval personnel not to worry because the US wont fight back when you attack the Philippines.
By what? I am sure throwing banana wont sink warships:rofl:
 

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China will take over the entire South China sea, Mongolia, center asia and sink japlands, thats should be our short-term goal:cool2:
 

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^^^^^ Loved your comment! ;)
 

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China will take over the entire South China sea, Mongolia, center asia and sink japlands, thats should be our short-term goal:cool2:
This is an example of a brainwashed Chinese that believes that China is a superpower now.

I think China's @ss will be full of sores and swollen from being kicked in the @ss by the international community. I think it's too early for China to bare its fangs to the world.
 

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This is an example of a brainwashed Chinese that believes that China is a superpower now.

I think China's @ss will be full of sores and swollen from being kicked in the @ss by the international community. I think it's too early for China to bare its fangs to the world.
i think he was just been sarcarstic. anyway it look like both phili/china are in for the talk
 
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Claims that US will aid Philippines against China just ‘fantasy’ - Bulatlat


Claims that US will aid Philippines against China just 'fantasy'


Relying on US as treaty "partner" has not helped the Philippines to develop its own military capability; it is also not expected to be of help in engaging China militarily.

By MARYA SALAMAT
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Sidebar: Opposition mounts as US increases military aid, sends nuclear submarine to Subic

MANILA – The Philippines, China and even the United States "know they will benefit from a peaceful resolution of the conflict" which outwardly emanates from contesting claims on Spratlys and Scarborough shoal. In an interview with UP professor and geopolitics expert Roland Simbulan, he reiterated that China, the Philippines and the US need each other as markets for exports and, particularly with US and China, also for capital.

But the Aquino government's tack of talking tough against China, without the backing of its own defense capability in case China obliges and engages the Philippines in a war, is not wise at all nor helpful to Filipinos, according to Simbulan. He explained that the Aquino government is mistaken in thinking that the US is a Philippine ally against China.

"The Aquino government is living in a fantasy that the US is with the Philippines and will go all the way in supporting its claims on disputed lands and seas over China," Simbulan told Bulatlat.com. He said if the Aquino government had only done their research well before pursuing this tack and entering into talks with the US this January, "they (Aquino government) would not have pursued this tack, because the US is not a signatory to UNCLOS (United Nations' Convention on the Law of the Seas)."

The Aquino government bases its claims on Scarborough shoal on the UNCLOS, which the US refuses to sign until now.

If push comes to shove with China, Simbulan warned, the US will not come to the rescue of the Philippines, despite the 'fantasies' of the Aquino government. "The US doesn't believe in the UNCLOS and they don't want to be identified with the Philippine position on it," said Simbulan.

Worse, for that fantasy of mutual defense treaty partnership, the Philippines has been turned into a military base for the US, in violation of its own constitution. As this becomes more evident, according to critics, the reason why the US will not sign the UNCLOS also becomes evident.

"Normally the US does not seek permission whenever they pass our waters," said Simbulan. If the US signed the UNCLOS, it would compromise itself and it would have to seek permission to pass by the waters of countries such as the Philippines. Simbulan surmised that Philippine authorities concerned with the country's defense and foreign affairs are likely aware whenever US ships or submarines pass through the country's waters, though its actual positions are not revealed to them.

Progressive peoples' organization denounced recently the latest example of the increased US military presence in the country, which came in the form of an "unannounced, unwanted and illegal docking of the nuclear-capable USS North Carolina in the former US naval base in Subic, Zambales."

A case of fantasizing or puppetry?

The Philippines, because it relies on the US as treaty "partner," has not developed its own military capability. On the contrary, "the Philippine government is serving as an imperialist stooge in blindly allowing the US imperialist military to trample on Philippine sovereignty with willful contempt," said the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in a statement.

"Aquino and his retinue of Amboy officials raise a howl and vigorously wave the flag of 'patriotism' when the Chinese government sails its ships at the edge of Philippine waters, but fall deafeningly silent and fold up the Philippine flag when American military ships and submarines sail and dock within the very scope of Philippine territory," the CPP said.

The Aquino government's tack with China is currently exacting a toll on its agricultural exports and tourism. The US government has expressly distanced itself from the conflict, although critics said it has taken advantage of the anti-China ultra-nationalist sentiments in dramatically increasing its military presence in the Philippines in the past weeks.

For example the US has recently unloaded thousands of troops for "military exercises" in various places in the Philippines, mainly in Palawan and Mindanao. It has approved the release of some surplus US materials for the Aquino government, and it signed last May 5 the $65 million Partnership for Growth.

But all these are not exactly serving the Filipino peoples' interests. "We've had a lot of agreements with US, this is just one of them," Simbulan said. He added that as with other agreements, this one has strings attached to it.

According to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Donald Steinberg, "These agreements will support the implementation of programs that promote inclusive growth under Partnership for Growth, enhance the delivery of health services in support of the Philippines' Universal Health Care Initiative, and improve local governance and stimulate community-driven development in Mindanao."

Rights-based organizations in the Philippines have previously pointed out the link of such US-funded projects to counter-insurgency operations like those being implemented under Oplan Bayanihan.

Simbulan cautioned that past US aid in the Philippines, including military assistance, have served the US in terms of securing for them their increased or continued presence and access to bases or bases-like arrangements in the country. These the US need for their continued intelligence gathering, monitoring, influence and, as reported before, even direct involvement in military operations in the Philippines.

Critics said the Aquino government should rather pursue diplomatic courses of action in resolving its conflicting claims on the Spratlys and Scarborough shoal.

"The Filipino people must push the US interventionists away from the picture so they could independently confront China and be able to forge a mutually beneficial agreement through bilateral and multilateral diplomatic negotiations among the claimant countries," the CPP urged.
 
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China's Power on Display in Standoff With Philippines


China's state-run PLA Daily published a commentary on May 10 with a title that could scarcely have been more provocative: Don't Attempt to Take Away Half an Inch of China's Territory. The article warned the Philippines and the world against mistaking "China's kindness for weakness."

"Anyone's attempt to take away China's sovereignty over Huangyan Island will not be allowed by the Chinese government, people and armed forces," the commentary said.

The tirade was prompted by a standoff between China and the Philippines that began on April 10 when a Philippine warship accused Chinese fishermen of illegal entry and poaching in Philippine waters and attempted to arrest them. The attempt was blocked by the arrival of two Chinese government vessels, which ordered the Philippine ship to leave the shoal. The Philippine ship refused to back down, saying the Huangyan territory lies within Philippine waters.

On May 17, a group of Filipino protesters, headed by a retired military officer, set sail to Huangyan Island to plant the Philippine flag on the shoal in defiance of China. Likewise, Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario called on Filipinos "to unite and make a patriotic stand to defend what belongs to the Philippines—even if it would entail sacrifice."

But Philippine President Benigno Aquino iii has taken a different stance, saying the Philippines does not have the resources to fight China. "Even in boxing, they are 1.3 billion, we are 95 million," he said. He forbade the protesters from planting the Philippine flag on Huangyan.

Why would Aquino refuse to stand up to Beijing's belligerency? The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea says there's no question that Huangyan is Philippine territory. A country's exclusive economic zone, it says, is 230 miles from its coastline. Huangyan is 140 miles from the Philippine coast, and 542 miles from the nearest part of China.

Furthermore, doesn't the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between Manila and Washington guarantee that the U.S. has the Philippines' back?

The trouble for Manila is that China is its third-largest importer. China is also the world's number one energy consumer, so even if the Philippines managed to keep Beijing away from Huangyan's undersea riches, ultimately it would need to negotiate with China to sell them. The Philippines relies on Beijing to help it finance new mines; it needs Chinese tourists to fill its casinos; and it depends on China for myriad other market matters. The Philippines' economic dependence on China makes it difficult for Manila to do anything but bend to Beijing's demands.

As far as the U.S.-Philippine defense treaty goes, the U.S. told Manila in June of 2011 that it may not always be willing to support the Philippines. Two weeks ago, in a meeting with Philippine officials, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a similar stance, saying the U.S. will not take any sides in the Huangyan conflict.

It's true that Manila has recently sought to reaffirm military ties with Washington, holding joint military drills in the very waters that are disputed. Such measures buy Manila time and allow it to appease local nationalists in the short term. But Beijing will not respond well to saber-rattling, and time will reveal the U.S.'s Asian activities to be just that.

There has been much talk of a U.S. military tilt toward East Asia—in part to help justify Washington's withdrawals from the Middle East and Europe. But if America's new focus truly is on Asia, it would not shy away from taking the side of one of its oldest Asian allies in this dispute.

Since it has law on its side, the Philippines asked China to bring the dispute to an international court. "The whole world knows that China has myriad more ships and aircraft than the Philippines. At day's end, however, we hope to demonstrate that international law would be the great equalizer," said del Rosario.

In a move revealing how little regard China has for international law (and how weak such laws are), Beijing ignored the proposal and reiterated its demand for the Philippines to withdraw its ships from Huangyan. Beijing also told its citizens that they are not safe in the Philippines, and halved the number of flights from China to the Philippines. China's leadership is in transition, and its rulers will do all they can to avoid appearing weak on sovereignty. Beijing has not yet brandished its power, but that doesn't mean it won't. And, as Aquino said, the Philippines—without U.S. backing—does not have the resources to fight China.

As China's economic heft and military might continue to grow, and as American will fades, watch for Beijing's belligerent behavior to simultaneously increase. The Philippines and other Asian nations will be compelled to abandon the sinking U.S. ship. This shift will lead to the establishment of a colossal Asian power bloc, and—ultimately—to the most hope-filled event in history! To understand more, read Russia and China in Prophecy. "¢
 
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Philippines to get 2nd US coast guard ship

Philippines to get 2nd US coast guard ship

Manila, May 21 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States government is turning over the second Hamilton class cutter to the Philippine government on Wednesday, according to the Philippine government.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Col. Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos confirmed on Monday that AFP chief Gen. Jessie Dellosa and Rear Adm. Jose Luis Alano, commander of the Navy's Philippine Fleet, have flown to the U.S. to receive the second Hamilton class cutter.
Burgos disclosed that after the turn over, the ship will undergo refurbishing in the U.S. while Navy personnel will undergo training to operate the vessel. The U.S. government, however, did not grant the request of the Philippine government to retain close- in weapon and radar systems in the second ship.
"We hope that the second cutter from the U.S. arrive before the year ends," said Burgos.
The Hamilton class cutter, formerly known as USS Dallas, will be named BRP Ramon Alcaraz.
The ship was acquired by the Philippines from the U.S. under Washington's Foreign Military Sales program for 400 million pesos (9.26 million U.S. dollars).
The second Hamilton class cutter is expected to bolster the Philippine Navy's capability in protecting the Philippines' maritime interest, particularly in the South China Sea. (Xinhua-ANI)
 
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Taiwan will not work with China on South China Sea issues: official - CNA ENGLISH NEWS


Taiwan will not work with China on South China Sea issues


Taipei, May 21 (CNA) It is impossible that Taiwan will cooperate with China on issues related to the disputed South China Sea region at present, an official told lawmakers Monday.

"We will not cooperate with China on such issues at present," National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai De-sheng said, when asked on the possibility of Taiwan-China collaboration to address disputes in the region, which is seeing growing tensions.

How Taiwan should respond to any flare-up in the South China Sea was the focus at the Legislature's Foreign and National Defense Committee meeting, during which Tsai fielded many questions from lawmakers across party lines.

Recent confrontations in the region include an ongoing standoff between China and the Philippines that erupted on April 10 over the Scarborough Shoal off the coast of the Philippines.

Asked by opposition Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chen Ming-wen on whether Taiwan would help China in the event of conflict in the region, Tsai dismissed such a possibility.

"It is impossible at the moment," Tsai said, adding that Taiwan has advocated that disputes over islands in the South China Sea should be resolved peacefully.

Tsai added that countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines have also asked Taiwan not to cooperate with China on South China Sea issues.

Tsai also said the bureau is aware of the recent visit by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying to the South China Sea area.

Meanwhile, ruling Kuomintang Legislator Lin Yu-fang said there was a trend of more and more Vietnamese ships entering the restricted waters near Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island recently.

Citing it as a sign of Vietnam's growing aggression amid competing claims in the region, Lin urged the government to establish permanent infrastructure on Ban Than Reef, which is near Taiping, to further defend Taiwan's sovereignty.

In response, Tsai said he backed any measure to safeguard Taiwan's territory.

The bureau has also been closely monitoring situations near Taiping recently by taking more satellite images, he added.

Taiping Island is the largest of the Spratly Islands, which lie about 1,600 kilometers southwest of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.

Taiwan also controls Pratas Island, which is located 450 km off Taiwan's southwestern coastline.

The South China Sea region, thought to be rich in oil deposits and marine biodiversity, is claimed either entirely or in part by Brunei, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.
 

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This is an interesting outcome.

If Taiwan, which should have similar interest as Communist China about territorial claims, since the Communists are but a legatee of the KMT, does not play the China card, then surely there is something not quite in order.

I thought ASEAN countries were all with China as some of the Chinese posters repeatedly were indicating!

If Taiwan is NOT with China, then ASEAN countries, which are not Chinese by any stretch of imagination, will surely never be with China!

China, thus, stands alone.
 

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Vietnamese intellectuals back Philippines Panatag claim
HANOI: Sixty-six Vietnamese from various backgrounds and fields, supported the Philippines' claim on the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and called on China to abandon its "absurd marital claim" on the area.

The group, which include well-known intellectuals and academicians in Vietnam and overseas, sent a letter to Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Jerril Galban Santos to express their support for the Philippines in the standoff with China.

Among the signatories are a former Vietnamese ambassador to China, several heads of tertiary institutions, poets and social scientists.

"We fully support the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the Panatag Shoal area and the Philippines's actions to defend her sovereign rights," they said in their letter.

"We resolutely oppose China's attempts to use its "nine-dashed line", which is completely without historical or legal basis, to encroach on the Exclusive Economic Zones and continental shelves of the Philippines, Vietnam and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) countries. We strongly oppose China's illegal actions and threats of force in the Panatag Shoal dispute," they added.

The group also backed the Philippine government's proposal to submit the dispute to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Itlos).

"We call on the governments and citizens of all Asean countries to take concrete actions to show solidarity with the Philippines, to assist her in the defense of her sovereign rights in the Panatag Shoal area, and to defend the sovereign rights of each and every Asean country as affirmed in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (Unclos)," they said.

"We solemnly declare that China's illegal "nine-dashed line" constitutes a threat to peaceful cooperation and sustainable development in Southeast Asia. To re-establish stability and ensure freedom of navigation in the West Philippines Sea/East Sea, we demand that China gives up its absurd maritime claims in these waters. The just cause of the government and people of the Philippines will prevail," they added.
Philippines Today: Vietnamese intellectuals back Philippines Panatag claim
 

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This is an example of a brainwashed Chinese that believes that China is a superpower now.

I think China's @ss will be full of sores and swollen from being kicked in the @ss by the international community. I think it's too early for China to bare its fangs to the world.
I am sure international communities will sit there and watching just like now,hahaha

The vietcongs have learned it the hard way, they have try to stand up against China in south China sea twice, each time lead to a brief war ended up with China take more from vietcongs:rofl:

and each time the vietcongs have either USA or Soviets navy to stationed there to make them think the "superpower" or "interntional communities" will come to save their sorry asses...:rofl:

Remeber, you are your US boss's cannnon fodder, not vis-via, have you ever heard boss fight for their cannon fodders? :rofl:

I can go as far as saying even if China drop nukes on Japland the USA will do nothing more than drop nukes on other part of japland.:rofl:
 
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With China's rapid economy and military bulid-up, the likelihood that China restore the world-wide tribute system is converaged in time with probability one.:rofl:

You are too stupid to not aware that, no wonder why you jokes try to stand up at this time, thinking as if you get "superpower" or "international communities" to back you up, before this event you have control that island, and after you try to provoke, now you only have two options left:

Option 1) lost this island to China
Option 2): lost all your navy and airforce ( if you have any :rofl:) plus all your north sea to China :rofl:
 
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:cool2: Several PLAN generals said that if the Flips can dancing higher and just like vietcongs before, start shooting, PLAN should seize the opporunites to take over all islands occupied by flips in the S. China sea, including the very important Zhongye island, which can built airport on it.

So China wont reduce the tension, instead they will just piss right on your head to make you either show how crappy you are or pick up a fight to lose everything you have :rofl:

They issued a fish ban on the so-called your island,and the jokes in your government claimed they will issue a fishing ban there just one day later, WTF?:rofl:

But a few months later China will sent a deep-sea oil rig tower to there permanently, I am not sure what kind of pathetic and delusional excuses your joking government can come up with? maybe they say that Chinese oil rig is doing survery for phillipines then :rofl:
 

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:rofl: And your navy commander claimed that if China shot their ships, they will leave the region and return when Chinese warships left, WFT?:rofl:

At least Geogia something have the nerve to shot russian barracks first, not to mention the fact your ships wont be able to leave when China decided to sink them:rofl:
 

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