Tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate as coastguard ships from China and the Philippines engage in provocative and damaging encounters. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, adding to the already heated dispute over territorial claims in the region.
China’s claims to almost all of the economically vital waterways in the South China Sea have been a point of contention for years, with neighboring countries such as the Philippines asserting their own claims. The ongoing dispute has raised concerns about the potential for conflict and instability in the region.
In response to China’s aggressive actions, the Philippines has sought support from the United States, a key ally in the region. However, the question remains: Can the Philippines and the US truly stop China’s assertive behavior in the South China Sea?
To delve deeper into this complex issue, our News Desk Team will be speaking to experts on the South China Sea. The discussion will explore possible strategies and options for addressing China’s aggressive actions in the region.
As tensions continue to simmer in the South China Sea, the role of the Philippines and the US in managing the situation will be crucial. Stay tuned for more insights and analysis on this pressing issue.
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Video “South China Sea: Can the Philippines and US stop China? | News Desk” was uploaded on 09/05/2024 to Youtube Channel DW News
Do you know the territorial boundaries of the Philippines? Please check out the Treaty of Paris between the United States and Spain! China existed before Philippine independence. This is the reality. It is clear who is right and who is wrong.
The islands have been Chinese territory since ancient times, recognized by all countries after World War II and correctly marked on their maps, when the Philippines was a colony of the United States, not a sovereign state. In addition, the Philippine territory has a clear treaty provisions, the United States from the hands of Spain when the Philippines, there are treaties clearly defined the territorial scope of the Philippines
As a citizen of a Southeast Asia country( not Philippine), i love DW but despise BBC (Big Bully China) 😮. I respect Filipinos for stand up for their rights.
West/Europe and India hates to see a strong east-asian culture surpassing them it is miserable to watch
Since ancient times, China own’s the moon. Every country should pay their taxes to China for the moonlight they get every evening!
Stop china from using their waters?
It is definitely not american territory, why is america allowed their and not China on their own borders?
Stop China for What….nothing wrong with China in South China Sea, see the name…South "China" Sea
Yes, the US has the tools to stop most certainly economically by kicking China out of swift the monetary clearing house and thus collapsing China's banking system. China is fully aware of this but must show itself strong to the domestic market. Saving face is China's way, somewhat childish, and immature. Militarily, China is no match for the US Navy, and China is fully cognizant of this inequality.
Under UNCLOS law ratified in 1982 even by China, meaning they have to respect it, a coastal country can have 200 nautical miles of EEZ including islands and underwater features. The underwater features on Sabina Shoal or Scarborough Shoal claimed by China can not generate a territorial, nor an artificial island created by China in Mischief Reef as pointed out by the International Court in The Hague in a 2016 ruling. The only way to claim it is historical if not administered by countries. But this is where China and the Philippines show differences, China based on their history via a nine-dash line map, did not administer the area until only in 1996 by lying to the Philippines about fishermen stilt in Mischief Reef, creating an artificial island and declaring it has EEZ of its own. They could not show any explanation of what 9 dash line map is for which was discovered in the 1950s. On the other hand, the Philippines has a hydrographical and Chorographical chart of the Philippines published in Manila in 1734 both have the history and administration of the area, which clearly indicates that Scarborough Shoal and Los Bajos de Paragua (Spratlys) are Spanish possession and ceded to the USA for the Philippine Commonwealth which is the basis of their modern territorial limits. Therefore, in history and legal terms, the Philippines has more bearings than China which can`t show any supporting papers for its 9-dash line. The only way for China to insist it is through war or stealing.
yes..allow Philippines to host nuclear weapon and to build military bases in the west Philippine Sea
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China want super power entire whole world and better than other nation. Everything land on earth and sea and ocean claims no body stops. Philippines now is worrying and harm in danger. What did you think. God is not accepting this thinking china. Ameen
Nothing new, same bias story.
If the world will allow a powerful country to control and claim an entire sea as its own, it just validates the premise that power makes it right… An entire sea will become a lake…. Absurd
DW is a very much Chinese bashing channel.
1949之年后 中华民国和中共在内战的时候 双方都没有军事力量控制南中国海的岛屿 导致几乎所有岛屿都被偷窃 中国在七八十年代才通过几场小规模海战 夺回部分岛屿 如果部分国家不尊重历史 想通过国际舆论改变掩盖真实的历史 那就战场见 …
Its clearly not a collision, its China ship pushing Philippine vessel
Indian love talking about China. But they never want to discuss annexing Sikkhim, Khasmir, minority and women right.
Just don’t buy anything from China.
China you need to watch the movement of Russia in Mongola.
China is attriting the Philippine Coast Guard by damaging all their ships until they don't have any. China can produce more ships and faster than a small country like the Philippines.
No, Why? Nobody can stop china except china itself. We all witnessed what is happening even if there's the US around they still and will ram PCG vessels and wanted to sink it if they have to… and what was The US did? NOTHING. We will gonna have tons of shortages if these happens and china knew this, that's what worries everyone. china knew the Philippines can't handle them when it comes to military hardware but in terms of hand to hand the Philippines will and can, US will still do the show-offs when this happens. Trump should win.
edit" haven't finish watching bcus this will go nowhere, talking, chatting or having discussion won't do any changes other than just more ratings or viewers or praises. Sorry guys.
The Sabina shoal is 140 kilometers from the Palawan island of Philippines and just 3 hours to travel.
They can’t
Very unethical behaviour 😤
That is why it's never too late to stop China's communist mindset that they can just do whatever they wanted to do in this Era that is ridiculous and immature!
This guy is talking BS! We all know if China would become a partner with the Philippines, they would little by little take over the country and post their naval ships on the bases! 😮
The guy in pinkish sleeves is so handsome…
The Philippines 🇵🇭 win 💪🏻😎
You guys don't want them to eat fish,they have the technology and resources to ship everything by air also and they can just sell luxury goods and technology, instead of plastic which is wrong from fuel based economic system 😅
China should move their South China Sea near their coast.Not in ASEAN countries EEZ or territorial coastal waters.
China's claim that it owns the whole South China Sea is not only against the Philippines. It affects all those countries which have rights to Freedom of Navigation in the South China Sea. Simply because it basically also extend itsc claim that China owns those part of South China Sea that is considered part of Freedom of Navigation
If the issue is between china and phillipines then there will be peace. But since Americans are involved peace is out of questiin. 😂😂
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China rectified the UNCLOS but made a statement upon signing: Dispute Resolution: While China agreed to the dispute resolution mechanisms provided by UNCLOS, it reiterated that disputes should be resolved bilaterally rather than through international arbitration or third-party intervention.
Btw Philippines made a similar statement upon rectifying the UNCLOS.
Philippines statement: Philippines does not recognize compulsory dispute settlement procedures with respect to maritime boundary delimitation, historic bays or titles, military and law enforcement activities, and disputes concerning sovereignty and jurisdiction over maritime zones.
1) Both countries, China and Philippines, did not accept arbitration at the time of signing of the UNCLOS.
2) USA that claims to defend "rule base world order" did not even bother to retify the UNCLOS.
Thanks. This helped me understand this issue a bit better.
How good DW news is. I have recently subscribed, trust me you guys are way better than CNN and BBC.
Nothing can stop China. Especially VW!! DW must be in a fantasy land.
US has lost in Ukraine, how would they beat China.?? You must be doing the same stuff as Macron
Philippines people must wake up to the fact that SCS belongs to china and Taiwan territory since 1947 through internationally recognised treaties claim and declaration as post ww2 world order before unclos even existed.
China do not need unclos law or arbitration to own their scs.
EEZ entitlement to resources does not meant entitlement to the territory of china and Taiwan.
China territorial rights is superior to Philippines eez.
China as unclos member will accept Philippines use of eez with permission.
Philippines should negotiate permission to use their eez inside china territory.
But to follow USA as proxy to challenge China's and Taiwan sovereignty will result in Philippines being destroyed and bankrupt like Ukraine.
Germany needs to mind their own problems
DW should worry about VW not the south China sea.
It is Just an "EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS NOT OWNED", Why Go to War? But We, Filipinos Will Not Be Not the One to Pull the Trigger First. WE LOVE PEACE😇
i dont see the philippine shoot water cannon back to china so its only bully in action
There are unfortunately evil people in the world, some want money, some want power. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Xi Jinping want both, neither will stop pushing the boundaries until the democracies stand up and say enough. Better the democracies stand up sooner than later. Excellent program as usual DW.
Better question, is Germany and the EU going to sit idly by while China invades? Is America expected to stop colonial Communists from taking control of the actual Chinese governments last strong hold, control of the South China Sea ,and TSMC, basically alone(sadly, the Philippines is little support)?
The US was saving China from Japan since before the traitorous communists were in control of the mainland. That's why we're there. We've been there since Japan attacked us and we're keeping an eye on things in the region preventing further outbursts from regions like Communist China. The ROC wants us there because of communist Chinas ridiculous territorial claims which include Taiwan. Japan and the Philippines and South Korea also want the US there for protection from China overreach.
Also, China was never in the South Pacific…
This situation is actually worse than Ukraine. It's like Russia took over all of Ukraine except Crimea and Russia now wants Crimea too.
These are different governments now. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, not Russia, Taiwan was part of the ROC, not communist PROC.
The communists have no claim to this sovereign territory and in fact Taiwan has the only legitimate claim to the mainland
The US pushing her "allies" into Ukraine-style disaster.
Henry Kissinger — 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.'
I am worried about the moon as China plans to build a base on it. China's territorial expansion is well known, regardless of international law. It is difficult to stop them
Just wanted to point out the Russian military is Dog Water.
IT'S A JUSTIFICATION THAT EVERYTHING CHINA SAID FOR PEACEFUL NEGOTIATION ARE ALL LIES. IT'S A WARNING TO THE WORLD.