(Manila Composite Electric) The Philippines and China have recently released videos and images involving Chinese vessels from the South China Islands Reef. Manila has released at least eight videos involving Chinese ships this year, hoping to put pressure on China and promote the other party to change.
In contrast, in the six years of the former Philippine President Duterte's administration, Manila released only three videos and images of similar events, and tended to release written protests.
The Philippine Guard hopes to use this strategy to make the United States and Europe unite to promote the Chinese side to change
Tali Aila, a spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday (August 23), said that Manila is currently doing this to expose the aggressive behavior of Beijing in the South China Sea."Unity" prompting China to make changes.
Tarrira said that there are signs that adopting a more visual strategy can change China's behavior at sea.He pointed out that this can be seen from the Philippine supply vessels to the Ayunjin Reef (known as Renai Reef), which has sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea this week, and can be seen in the provision of materials for the soldiers who are in the stranded World War II landing ship.
On August 5th, the Philippine supply ship was transporting materials for the Ayunjin Reef forces.The water cannon drove , and Manila released these videos and images at the time.The United States, Japan and Australia subsequently condemned the Chinese movement.
Tari Aila pointed out that since more videos were released, China has changed its approach.They now follow the Philippine ship at a farther distance and leave after realizing their behavior.
He said: "In terms of international relations, if any message you posted affect China's reputation, it will touch the nerves of the Chinese."
The China Maritime Police Department said that China started from humanitarianism and made "temporary special arrangements" on the Filipino supply operation.For the first time, the Military Performance Australia "Soon" began to patrol the South China Sea
In addition, the Australian Secretary of Defense Marce said on Friday (25th) that the situation in the South China Sea involves Australia's security interests, so Australia will cooperate closely with the Philippines in joint patrols.
Australia and the Philippines held joint exercises near the South China Sea on Friday, more than 2,000 Australian and the Philippines defense officials, as well as the US Navy's participation.This is also the first time that the two Australian countries have held bilateral amphibious military exercises.
The Philippine President President President President President President Todolo and Mars went to the three tracts of Lvzon Island ZamBales to inspect the military exercise held in the nearby waters.
Little Marco said after the military exercise ended that the Philippines hopes to establish a closer cooperative relationship with the military in regional neighbors in order to prepare for any situation that may occur in the future.
Mars pointed out at a joint press conference that the navy of the two countries will be "soon" in the South China waters for the first time.
Australia and the Philippines intend to deepen bilateral defense cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Albanis is expected to visit Manila on September 8 to discuss related issues.This will be the first visit to the Philippines for Australian leaders in 20 years.
