(Manila Comprehensive) The Philippines believes that the Frequently on the Philippines, the United States, and other Western countries will hold a joint naval exercise frequently, which helps to curb China's "aggressive action" in the South China Sea, so we will consider more exercises.
In recent months, China has deployed navy, maritime police ships and maritime militia ships in the South China Sea to prevent the Philippines from entering the three important strategic coral reefs and islands of the South China Sea.
The Philippine Navy spokesman Trinida told reporters on the side of the Manila Security Forum on Wednesday (November 6) that the 10 joint patrols conducted by Philippines and other countries this year did not observe the Chinese PLA Navy, Sea, SeaPolice or maritime militia take any coercion and aggression.
He said, "A few days ago, during the exercise, and a few days after the exercise", the South China Sea area was in a calm state.
He added that Philippines and other countries may hold more joint naval exercises in 2025."We must maintain a long -lasting existence in the Sea of Western Philippines."
Trinida said that multilateral and bilateral naval exercises help "fight for time for us to continue to develop military strength", and said that because the Philippine military equipment is limited, improving military power is a "huge challenge."
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning responded to the incident at a routine press conference on Wednesday that China has sovereignty over the South China Islands and its nearby waters, and protects its sovereignty in accordance with domestic and international law.
She said: "We always believe that the defense and security cooperation between countries should be conducive to regional peace and stability, and should not target third parties, let alone damage third parties. Show off the force and provoke confrontation in the South China Sea.The situation is tight and the regional stability is destroyed. "
Trinida pointed out that the Ayanian country "did not do enough" in supporting the Philippines or international law, and called on Asia to do not "bear silently" when facing China's aggressive operation.
The Philippine government approves the purchase of 40 fast patrol boats
On the other hand, the Philippine government has approved the purchase of 40 fast patrol boats with a total value of 441 million US dollars (about 588.55 million yuan).
This procurement was approved by the National Economic and Development Administration led by the Philippine President President Presbyteen, and received funding aid from the French government.This measure is aimed at improving the Philippines' maritime defense capabilities and responding to continuous regional disputes.
The Philippine Coast Guard has repeatedly clashed with China in the controversial sea area in the past few months, and several ships have been damaged.
