The Philippines protested what he called “aggressive and unsafe maneuvers” by two Chinese warships after a modern confrontation near the disputed South China Sea feature.
The meeting was noticeable for the participation of marine vessels-a rare occurrence in a more common long conflict by the coast of the Nations coast, which is seen as a lower danger than escalation into an armed conflict.
Why do it matter
The accident occurred on Monday in Scarboro Shawwal, a rich hunting land dumped inside the naval area of the Philippines, which China seized actual control after a confrontation in 2012. China claims sovereignty over most The South China SeaQuoted from the so-called historical rights-though Ruling 2016 By the International Arbitration Court, most of its claims were rejected.
This was placed in conflict with many neighbors in Southeast Asia, including the US Defense Treaty ally in the Philippines. Sometimes the country’s reaction led Dramatic confrontationS with the Chinese navy.
Newsweek He arrived at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Army with written requests for suspension.
What do you know
According to a statement issued by the Philippine Army, Chinese ships Corvette intercepted the Philippine naval, The BRP Emilio JacintoWhereas, “routine and legal naval patrols” to support the Philippine Fisheries Office and Coast Guard is about 13.5 miles southeast of Scarboro Shawwal – known in the Philippines as Pago de Masinuk and in China on the island of Huangayan.
US Navy
Filipino shots show one of the Chinese frigates that spend the Philippine ship in a distance. The frigate can also be seen cut off-which moves the statement called “high-risk maneuver that created the risk of collision”. It was also said that the Chinese Coast Guard has cut the Corvette path.
“The armed forces in the Philippines express their concern about these irresponsible measures by the Chinese navy. Such threatening and provocative behavior can lead to misunderstanding that may escalate tensions and affect regional stability,” the statement said.
The leadership of the southern theater of the Chinese army issued its own statement, accusing the Philippine side of parasitizing the “territorial waters” of Skarburo Shawwal.
What people say
The People’s Liberation Army said the southern leadership of the southern theater, in a statement: “Huanjian is the territory of China inherent in China. We have warned strictly from the Philippine side against immediately stopping its violating provocations and misleading noise.
“The forces of theatrical leadership are still at maximum alert at all times and will firmly defend sovereignty, security and marine rights, and to protect peace and stability firmly in the South China Sea region.”
Colin Koh, an older colleague at the Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies in Singapore, wrote on X (previously Twitter): “It is clear that the navy has recently turned from a comfortable position and allow CCG [Chinese Coast Guard] To take the front, to an active position that sees PRC [People’s Republic of China] Gray body interferes strongly in the legal Filipino activities within EEZ for the country [exclusive economic zone]In conjunction with CCG and Naval militia.
What next
It is not likely that China or the Philippines will be declined anytime, and Manila does not continue to strengthen security relations not only with the United States but also with Japan and other regional partners.
It is still unclear whether China will move to normalize the deployment of marine ships to enhance its regional claims.
