China's assertive manoeuvres in the West Philippine Sea have escalated rapidly, drawing attention to the broader context of contemporary international geopolitics. The U.S. has warned China that any attack on the Philippines, a U.S. treaty defense ally, will result in military action. A recent encounter between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea has demonstrated China's ability to utilize its bases and overwhelming numbers against rivals at short notice. This dispute is seen as a test of America, and China's aggression is strengthening the bond between U.S. allies Japan and the Philippines. Both the U.S. and the Philippines' defense chiefs have condemned Beijing's recent actions in the South China Sea.
The US and the Philippines’ defense chiefs slammed Beijing’s recent moves in the South China Sea https://t.co/sZ615i7Bxx
"These days, Japan and the Philippines are increasingly collaborating to resist China...America is thrilled to see two allies collaborate on security." @TheEconomist on how China's aggression is strengthening the bond between US allies: https://t.co/H974XQf6zD
The speed at which #China has escalated its assertive manoeuvres in the West Philippine Sea aligns with the broader context of contemporary international #geopolitics, highlights @DonMcLainGill95 https://t.co/rYLD51fCyU
China’s aggression brings Japan and the Philippines closer https://t.co/lI34YrhfuW
A Chinese dispute with the Philippines is a test of America https://t.co/SGWsXun3ws
A blow-by-blow breakdown of China’s recent encounter with the Philippines in the South China Sea shows how Beijing’s fleets can use its bases and overwhelming numbers against rivals at short notice https://t.co/CRBvVM2lXE https://t.co/CRBvVM2lXE
He should warn Xi that any Chinese attack on the Philippines, a U.S. treaty defense ally, including Chinese efforts to prevent the replenishment or replacement of the BRP Sierra Madre, will result in U.S. military action. https://t.co/hBldFwwZ3f
The speed at which #China has escalated its assertive manoeuvres in the West Philippine Sea aligns with the broader context of contemporary international #geopolitics, highlights @DonMcLainGill95 https://t.co/rYLD51fCyU