Us-PHL-China intl relations and in’t l studies expert says PHL did right in sending PHL Coast Guard to ward off Chinese militia to avoid a repeat of Scarborough incident (Eagle News) – China is using a tried and tested strategy of deploying its maritime militia in several land features such as reefs or shoals in the South China Sea, including those in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone such as the Julian Felipe Reef (Whitsun […]
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Obama stresses commitment to freedom of navigation in Asian waters; says Phl can count on US as an ally
PRESIDENT Barack Obama said on Tuesday (November 17) the United States was committed to the freedom of navigation in Asian waters, but did not directly mention the row with China over the South China Sea. Speaking in the Philippines capital Manila after touring an American-donated coastguard cutter, he said: “My visit here underscores our shared commitment to the security of the waters of this region and to freedom of navigation.” “The United States has […]





