How One U.S. Ally Is Countering China
Summary
The Philippines is strengthening its military and alliances to push back against China's actions in the South China Sea. Despite China rejecting a 2016 international court ruling against its claims, the Philippines plans to increase its presence in disputed areas and work with allies such as the United States and Japan to resist Chinese advances.Key Facts
- In 2016, an international court ruled against China's broad claims in the South China Sea, a decision China rejected.
- China and the Philippines have ongoing disputes over small islands and waters the Philippines calls the West Philippine Sea.
- The Philippines plans to build a stronger military presence to stop China's "creeping advance" in its exclusive economic zone.
- The Philippines is strengthening alliances with countries including the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- China took control of Scarborough Shoal in 2012 but recently removed a temporary structure after Philippine pushback.
- Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro confirmed confidence in U.S. defense support despite global tensions.
- The Chinese embassy has accused the Philippines of provocations and encourages resolving disputes through dialogue.
- Teodoro is under Chinese sanctions but remains focused on addressing China's actions in the region.
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