Before giving up the nine dash line claim, china will always be a big threat to Philippine, on the contrary, Philippine never worried the territory dispute with US, in this situation, I don’t know what China can offer to make Philippine feel safe and believe China is a reliable partner. Now Philippine is trying to play a neutral role between US and China to make the best benefit for itself, but obviously Philippine knows who is more reliable and less harmful.
@@JoanneWu-ye4kp US gained Guam in 1898 from Spain and the existing Philippine country gained the independence from US in 1946, if you think in that case Guam still belongs to Philippine then I can say today the China belongs to Mongolia. Are you ready to call Genghis khan your ancestor ?
The answer for now is simply no. Given China's actions and ambitions in the South China Sea, talks alone are useless. The more China gets aggressive in that area, the more they gonna push the ASEAN countries towards the US.
Presidents come and go but the alliance between the Filipinos and Americans stays. The way CHINA occupy the West Philippine Sea (WPS) shows CHINA never treated the Philippines as a friend.
He said friend of the Philippines,, do their deeds shows they are friend of the Philippines? Bullying our fishermen taking part of our territory entering EEZ w/o permission is that called you friend?
@@pleiadesstarr453 The 🇵🇭 is entitled to its own EEZ as the rest of the world. Chinks cannot claim the entire SCS. Obviously, 🇨🇳 is stealing other countries’ territories just because they can militarily. Therefore, this means WAR! Welcome back 🇺🇸, Japan did the same in WW2. The Philippines has no choice because of its most important strategic location in order to project power in the Region. WW3, here we go! 😂😂😂
@@pleiadesstarr453 The 🇵🇭 is entitled to its own EEZ as the rest of the world. Chinks cannot claim the entire SCS. Obviously, 🇨🇳 is stealing other countries’ territories just because they can militarily. Therefore, this means WAR! Welcome back 🇺🇸, Japan did the same in WW2. The Philippines has no choice because of its most important strategic location in order to project power in the Region. WW3, here we go! 😂😂😂
First some history. Do you know when China made its claim on the Spratlys and Paracels? 1926. Meanwhile the law on EEZ was established in 1982. Now which predates the other, because before 1982 the Philippines had no basis to claim the Spratlys or Paracels as those territories were not Spanish colonial territories incorporated into the Philippines.
Some context here; just a few months ago, Xi Jin Ping and President Marcos met one on one in Beijing. After this meeting, Marcos announced we will start drilling and mapping of Reed Bank (for its natural gas). The following day, Xi either by accident or deliberate; humiliated Marcos by saying that the CCP only agreed to the drilling in “non disputed areas” (which is idiotic because why would we discuss those items if the area is not disputed). Also to note is that even with a “friendly” stance from the Philippines; aggressive moves such as boat ramming and laser pointing (measurement tools) had only increased.
the laser pointing incident also is another below the belt behaviour of china. so funny they are dreaming to be world super power no 1 but act like terrorists. Who would trust them? all are based on money and coercion. They keep saying philippine wants to become asian ukraine. Well maybe china wants to become the next imperial japan humbled by A bombs
THAT'S WHAT MADE ME HATE CHINA AGAIN. The previous 6 years were enough for me. The laser pointing and boat ramming and bullying of fishermen was the last straw. China is not a reliable partner. The government's actions is different from what they are telling to the Philippine government
Andrew is in double talk. While China consider the Philippines a friend, it's actions in the West Philippine sea is otherwise. It's time to invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951 with the United States of America.
True, ini-echos nyo kami ha mafren Chekwas. Puwes, halika kayo rito & welcome back beshies mga Kano para mapilitang maglabas ng pera for tangible investments ang mga Budol na Intsik sa Balur namin at umayos sa karagatang Pinoy mga galawang magnanakaw ng yamang dagat. 🤣🤣🤣
@@alexlazar4738 Tanga, malakas loob ng Russia na lusubin ang Ukraine dahil walang Security Alliance at hindi member ng NATO. Shunga, Finland & Sweden nga na long-term neutral countries sa Europe eh nagkumahog sumali sa NATO dahil ayaw magaya sa Ukraine na basta2 na lang nilusob ng Giant Aggressive neighbor nila. 🤣😂
Yes, China can do it. It just has to return the islets it stole from the Philippines, stay away from Philippine territory especially within the baseline of its west Philippine Sea territory, acknowledge the validity of the Arbitral Tribunal ruling 6 years ago, make reparations for the damage it had incurred in Philippines' marine environment in WPS, apologize and atone for the injuries and harassment it had done to Filipino fishermen. It must also act with honesty and sincerity re its relations with the Philippines. Then we can act neutral.
Philippine stole many island which belongs to china . China island have been around for 5000 years how can Philippine claim those islands belongs to Philippines ? Unreasonable , ridiculous , ignorant arrogant same with endmerica .
You said it right Richard. It is China who is the aggressor here. As long as I can remember, when the U.S has military bases in the Philippines, one in Subic, the other in Clark you don't see China patrolling the so-called South China Sea. You don't see them establishing bases in the Spratly Island and their Coast Guards swarming Scarborough Shoal. The two analysts beside you obviously did not do their homework. The Philippines tried to be cordial with China inspite winning the Arbitral Tribunal on the laws of the seas, but China continues to deny Filipino fishermen access to traditional fishing areas within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Weeks ago, China even laced a Philippine naval vessel with military grade laser on its way to resupply Philippine troops in the Spratly Island.
The fact you reference the tribunal shows you don't understand how rigged it was. Western judges decided that China doesn't get a claim in the SCS because they label the largest of the Spratly Islands a "rock"
It's pretty funny how poorly the US has always treated filipinos eg. telling them to fight to the last man during ww2 (where 2mil or 10% of the population died), and then dropping it as a colony when it was time to rebuild, in order to help out fellow aryans (ie marshal plan) instead. Not to mention the brutal colonization before that. But I guess in hindsight that's how you break people into a house slave mindset.
That's fine, but don't get involved in China internal affairs! You don't have a right to do so, if you do, you will surely get 14 billion punches, to say the least.
@@JJ-uo9tj we Filipinos recognised the One China Policy, but we're ready to fight for the features that you occupied that is part of the Philippine EEZ.
@@paulsteaven We are talking about Taiwan! Recognition is one thing, supporting Taiwan's illegal activities is another, just like what the USA has been doing! If Philippines involves in supporting the USA invading Taiwan Island, you are factually involved in fighting against China!
@@JJ-uo9tj the Philippines does not care about the Taiwan issue, the issue that the Philippines is fighting for is the land grabbing of your dog leader Xi. Your facts are wrong there are no 14 billion communist that got the balls to attack Taiwan.
Philippines President still trying to be friendly with China to avoid conflict in regards with the South Philippines Sea or South China Sea . At the same time, Philippines President knows that he needs the help of America if China continues to be aggressive towards Philippines. Its like using 1 stone in 2 birds which understandable. I hope it works both for our beloved Philippines although i live here in the UK.
There's nothing else for China to resolve with the Philippines 🇵🇭. Hague Tribunal resolved it by a ruling in 2016. - Whether China likes it or not, the ruling is *final and legally binding.*
Andrew Leung is like Victor Gao’s twin. Never answering the question posed. Always returning to tired cliches and pro China points regardless of how relevant they are to the topic being discussed. If this is how China’s leaders think, we are all in for terrible times.
@@everyone1971 don't forget when the rockets fly , another rockets expected in their way too. The problem of invading a country separated with waters is not easy when there is enough weapons to counter them example if the US already based here and stocks their weapons inside PH.
True, i want to urge the same with all every south asian countries , india, bangladesh, thailand, myanmar , indonesia, etc. everyone need to be together, otherwise once invade yr neighbors, they will invade you too.
If China wants us to be amicable with them, all they have to do is to stop militarizing South China Sea and refrain in abusing non-Chinese fisherfolks.
you are so naive, the reason why China militarizing south China sea is the intervening from US in this area. and the US just want China to be poor and weak, so any move China to develop itself will make the US unsatisfied.
Philippines never did learn from history.especially world war 2.and the ukraine,vietnam war,iraq and afghan war.its all about money.philippines will be the sacrifial lamb just like in world war 2 that philippines became the sacrificial to save australia.its tha same again today just to save taiwan.
It is impossible for China to woo the Philippines unless we abrogate our Mutual Defense Treaty with the US and unless China will leave from our islands, reefs and atolls that she illegally occupied.
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
@@dht1247 whenever there are rouge states like China, the US military comes. Russia is struggling with the war in Ukraine with limited help from the Western countries. China thinks that it would be easy to defeat Taiwan even with the help of US and allies. So good luck CCP. It might be your end and mutual destruction.
Yes I agree. China are too super soft. Worry that Philippine doesn’t want to sign the ASEAN agreement. Then just leave Philippine out, let them be poor. Anyway traditionally Philippine neither have any natural resources or technology to offer to ASEAN except trouble. Beside your military and economical power are growing stronger every day while America are at the opposite direction. America neither have the money nor the economy muscle to challenge you.
Only way china can persuade the Philippines is to respect the Philippine territorial claims and do what it promised to do to deescalate tensions. China is the country's #1 trading partner and it would hurt the centuries old relationship if China's unwilling.
Why Philippine are consistently poor since independent while ASEAN member grow? Even Laos which are the poorest are doing much better then Philippine, why? The answer is simple! Filipino always feel they are smart but actually they are not! Let the 20 odd oligarchs continue to be their lord master!
How many billions of dollars of economic gains are made in the Philippine EEZ every year? The Philippines' gaming is costing China tens of billions of dollars a year, tell me, who is going to pay this money back to China?
@@明王-j2x Philippines has nothing to pay. It's a disputed territory with Philippines based on different claims. If China becomes an aggressor, it's a dangerous action and China knows better. Philippines is willing to negotiate, China is not at the moment.
@@明王-j2x gambling??? really.. chinese gamblers can get out of the philippines anytime they want.. even in the ph.. POGO operators are debated to be banned or not... yeah i get it china is rich..and has power.. but if you abuse it there will be consequences...
If Phillipines see China take over Taiwan. I can see it causing high stress levels and paranoia and the need to prepare for war against China a authoritarian regime. Phillipines would feel threatened because, they are a independent country also like Taiwan so, they can relate to some degree. The Phillipines have to make security choices now. Before, it's too late like Ukraine
People can debate whether Taiwan is independent or not but OP is quite right that this is indeed perceived as a threat. The province of Batanes is fairly close to Taiwan, infact it is much closer to Taiwan than it is to Manila. And seeing how China espouses such agressive stance, as you can clearly see how this guy from HK speaks of bombardment and war and stuff, our side ought to protect our interest by making appropriate choices.
Philippines is part of ASEAN ... as Indonesian, trust me ... ASEAN would never let Philippines takes side between US and China - ASEAN will always remain neutral as well as put the rivarly between two countries on balance to avoid any unstable condition around the region ... and I believe Philippines will do the job very well 👍👍👍
We are Vietnamese always has border conflicts with China since ancient times but we do not want to pick side either. ASEAN must stay united, neutral between these 2 superpowers and steer away from the escalation in the region
@Maxus Lorenzo the US and its puppet regime did not honour the 1954 Geneva which states that the 2 sides will be united and a general vote to decide which gov will govern the whole Vietnam. Thus the conflict broke out and the US and its allies put troops in Vietnam. Of course there are different opinions regarding the politics but we are unified and our capital is in Ha Noi. The war ended and the Chinese PLA invaded Vietnam 1979, thus we do not have a smooth relationship with China but we can not choose our neighbors. It is a difficult balancing act and I just hope escalation and war will not happen in the region.
You see, there's already plan for 4 new US military base in Philippines. As long as China still insisting for their claim in SCS it will be impossible for Philippines to be neutral
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
Absolutely. (It’s funny how bully China always talks about the “Importance of international bodies & courts”--but when the Court of Arbitration in The Hague unanimously ruled in Philippines favor….China stamps its bully foot and says “No!” )
It's easy. Leave the islands especially those within the Philippine economic zone. If China was not aggressive and bullying, US bases won't exist again. Now the US sees an opportunity to stay in the Philippines since both countries have a defense treaty. The previous administration was submissive to China. The Philippines wants to resolve disputes peacefully and strengthen economic cooperation. But China remained two faces. Beijing talking about peace but slowly grabbed islands, harassed fishermen, and even threatened 150, 000. Filipino workers in Taiwan and 80k more in mainland China. These Chinese visits to the Philippines came after the china ambassador release threats in front of Filipino people rightly on Philippine soil. His arrogance causes him a negative impression of Filipinos.
The problem with the western media is they refuse to relate history. China planted flags establishing its sovereignty on the Spratley's and Paracels first in the 1920s, and then after the Japanese surrender in the 1940s. The EEZ demarcation only came into force in 1982. Before 1982, countries were only allowed 12 miles of territorial seas. A treaty of 1982 cannot override a sovereign claim dating back to the 1920s.
Not anymore. And whatever they would do, Filipinos would never forget China's harassment of our fishermen in our EEZ and exploitation and claim of some of our islands!
It’s not like they have any other option. What China missed was to sway Philippines on its side when the leader that time was Duterte who is a pro china, instead Chinese actions pushed the Philippines to side with US. China for sure did not expect those new US bases in the Philippines near Taiwan, and their concern is understandable.
The Philippines was literally an american colony, where people evidently still retain a house slave mentality. During WW2, the Philippines wanted to seceded from the US so as to negotiate a peace w/ japan, but were told to fight to the land man for the US empire. 2 million filipinos died as result, and were then cut from the US when it was time to rebuild (europe instead). Filipino servicemen promised pensions for serving the US never got them, with US congress denying that resolution every year. You'd think people would learn from such treatment, but alas this is the human condition.
I am amazed how Richard heydarian speaks during this interview, it really feels like he is the smartest guy in that room. As you can see Richard and Georgy makes sense when it comes to this Hongkong Speaker he keeps spinning around and reapeating what he said at the start of this interview. Good thing the host pushes 3x the question of why Chine for 6 years never did what he promised during duterte's time of their so called Investments for Ph? It's clear he also doesnt want to answer becauee he knows China is trolling ph and ph knows we are not the stupid to know. I salute BBM specially Richard for his great explanations and analogies with these complicated situations. Thank you and I hope you can be the next Speaker representative of the Philippines❤
As long as China remains aggressive in their territorial expansion, then there is only so much the Philippines can take. I agree with PBBM's foreign policy of maximizing relations with other great powers and regional players, but still expanding the ties with superpower ally USA and other democracies. A huge improvement over Duterte's kowtowing to China.
@@blackpowderuser373 military defensive strategic importance! Not the territory perse but sovereignty and historical legitimacy against western nations imposed rules!
China keep on bullying the small nations within the SEA region, and the Philippines needs to look up for something to neutralize it. I don’t care what other people would say, as long as there’s sea and island grabbing going on South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, you have to fight for it.
@@blackpowderuser373 territorial disputes are common place in the world... Russia and Japan, Philippines defunct Sulu King claiming our Sabah, Indonesia and Australia over Pulau Pasir, India Pakistan over Kashmir, even UK and Norway...look it up edddddiottt
Phillipino use of the English language is sonorous and pleasant for the ear to hear. This in stark contrast to the sometimes shrill quality of their neighbor to the north’s vocalizations. Their written use of English is equally adept and often even more perfected than publications Stateside. This, though they may acknowledge China as a near neighbor, I would commend the culture of the Philippines to a continuing harmony with America inasmuch as their heart is so much more in tune with ours. China has much to offer in our day and is a commercially powerful juggernaut, more so than we. If used benignly, their powerful can truly help the transformation of our conflicted world to one of shared prosperity and peace. But taking into account the US history with the Philippines and the trust and goodwill engendered over many years, I would hope our relationship remains unstrained. Salamat.
Like he say, prepare for war to ensure peace. It is smart to bring more allies to the table to counter China, including Vietnam in ASEAN to help promote stability in the region through military partnerships to deter Chinese aggression. China is making Asian countries nervous, and they need to stand together to be strong.
if you prepare for war, you will get war. If you prepare for peace, you will get peace. You are viewing it in the point of hegemon. My country, Philippines, is a small country. We need to improve our defense, but not involve in other countries stockpiling of offensive weapons. My govt says it is only "defense", but can my country resist the US? Poling & Heydarian are authors of AMTI & CSIS which are US financed. Of course, they are pro-US.
We got to stand together to counter China. It's not the China sea. And Don't underestimate USA technology China may have more ships but they're not as good as ours
"Chinese Aggression". Who is the real aggressor? Without any doubt, it is the Hegemon America. It wants the whole world to be subservient and follow American dictate. America has waged wars, regime change and coups worldwide and it has the audacity to accuse China of aggression. History does not lie, it provides ample evidence America baselessly accuse others of what America does in fact and on a massive scale.
You live in a fantasy world, man! Over the past forty years, China emerged as the second largest economy in the world and has become the biggest trading partners of more than 100 countries. These are unprecedented achievements in human history. Had China colonized a single other country? No. Had China enslaved a whole continent? No. Had China toppled any foreign governments? No! Had China invaded any countries? No! And you are saying other countries are nervous of China who has not fired a single bullet for more than forty years! However, you feel safe over these warmongers who stoke tension all over the world and invaded so many weak countries causing hundreds of civilian deaths and tens of millions of refugees. For the sake of humanity, set aside your bias and ideology
100% B.S from outsiders. ASEAN and China have strong economic ties and is the No.1 trading partner to each. Why they feel nervous? Like Malaysian prime minister says: China has been a neighbour for thousands years and never occupied us, but west came to Asia and occupied right away. Tell me who they should feel nervous
18:20, no, the US does not try to prevent escalation. It does everything it can to heat it up. And the Philippines did not come "knock on their door" asking for help. The US invaded them, killed around a million Filipinos and made them a colony. Those US military bases in the Philippines are there since the end of the Philippine-American War in 1902 and have been there ever since (they just lost control over them to Japan once, but only for 4 years). The claim they are there because the Philippines begged them for it is just as absurd as saying Japan, Vietnam and Korea see the US as a "balancer" after what they did to them!
We are more knowledgeable on the things than you. And we know we did not begged them. EDCA is part of the Mutual Defense Treaty between US and PH and there is nothing you can do about it. And we don't want history to repeat itself, so we are not allowing China to bully us - it is China who is inching closer and closer to exterminate us and our way of life.
USA have treaty to help if either or in a war. We have plenty war didn't bring Philippine into the war but this time they going to have to signed on paper And we will get you your island back from China. China just trying sweet talk
True, look at S.Korea and Japan. They never kicked out USA in their country and their relationship is now strong as ever. Thats why USA and its allies are investing and making businesses more than ever because they trust that they wont betray them. Philippines would flourish if it has strong investment long term and coming from ally and that is USA and its allies.
" The injustices of communism were not limited to mass murder alone. Even those fortunate enough to survive still were subjected to severe repression, including violations of freedom, of speech, freedom of religion, loss of property rights, and the criminalization of ordinary economic activity. "
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
@@kahldiss2689 just look at the bigger picture.. the moment china took ownership of those islands we already lost it, its a strategic point which they will never give up.. china and US isnt our friend, US is much worst they will just use us and drag us to war. They instigate war everywhere just to reap the benefits for their own selfish greed.
The Question is will China stop at Taiwan? they have annex Tibet..Palawan might be next there's guns pointing at Ph. Maritime border that's disturbing for me I'm no expert in international law but the way I see it there will be a next move after Taiwan
The one with mutual agreement than an aggressor who evading territories of other country? Maybe not. Philippines might adopt a different diplomatic approach with China and Taiwan as separate country. Who knows. World’s geopolitics is rapidly changing. US might re define slowly the one China policy and Taiwan is not part of it.
In the event that the Philippines will be ravaged as a result of the US - China war, assuming that US wins, US must commit to make full reparations for the devastation of the Philippines. The Philippines was so used by the US in the past historical relations.
No one is using by who... We are just protecting our territory and America has nothing to do with it... Duterte failed the Filipino people when it comes to territorial disputes..
@@vareseources lmao sure, anyway dont worry about american reparations, yall be dead then, doormats like yall need to stay neutral, i know its a hard concept esp since the americans are your masters.
when you have too chose between two superpowers to rule over you, always chose the one which is the farthest away over the one which is near. The one which is far will leave one day but the one which is near will never leave
@@thesmrsnn the one near to them has never invaded them in their history, they have a long historic relevance with each other and have traded since the 9th century did you know that? maybe after being colonized they have forgotten their past.....
Trust me most asean countries will also be on US, Australia, Japan, S Korea side or least help this side indirectly ……. maybe not Malaysia because they’ve too much ethnic Chinese
Kuya Iso is right. That should be the first step. Second is to stay away from the Philippines 200 mile economic zone and ASEAN members economic zone. Third is to ban their fishing vessels from entering ASEAN members 200 mile economic zone. Fourth is to do away with their 9-dash line nonsense. Fifth is to get the F... out of our backyards. Six is to stop interfering in our business. Do all these and maybe we will start looking at you as a neighbor instead of a threat and somebody that i/we hate.
@@jonevicangco715 what do you mean? telling china to stay away from our front and backyard because of every countries right to have this 200 mile exclusive zone as per U.N. resolution makes me pro west?
I vouch for the president of the Philippines. The Philippines has taken a lot of advantage of this event. Praying for Marcos's wisdom and protection over The Philippines
@@hanselbarlowe2575 really? Can you speak Korean now? Im sorry but I don't know much now about the Philippines since I became an American citizen. Tell us more.
I don’t about you but Filipinos are literally the fastest people to get assimilate than any other ethnicity 😂 it would have no problem getting assimilated to any other culture or country
we are sovereign country philippines we have the right to enhance our defense capabilities. this edca sites will not use in any offensive operation. you didn't want the presence of US here because you cant bully anymore. you Chinese government had lack of ONE WORD.
China is FURIOUS about US troops in P. - especially about Philippines/US joint maritime patrols….(means his W Philippines Sea bullying is coming to an end)….
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
If the war does happen between China and vs. U.S./Philippines. And if China wins the long war it will split the Philippines into two and take ownership of several islands as a military base of China. The Philippine decision was not a wise one as this outcome will change the entire landscape of the Philippines.
and your very confident that your China can win the Philippines with Usa as if your people's army doesnt know ho to use ur weapons. Besides yours are all substandards weapons though.
If China wins and the Philippines will split into two, China will have a hard time governing the islands because of resistance/guerilla warfare just like in world war 2 with Japan. On the other hand if US/Philippines win, we will get back our islands, reefs, shoals illegally occupied by China. People of China will revolt against the CCP and that's the end of the CCP. China and Taiwan will be united as a democratic country. No more liar communist country.
You think china are not battle ground also I doubt china win Philippines US but forget CANADA AUSTRALIA JAPAN KOREA VIETNAM UK that's alone china no much even it's Navy out much here
The dragon now feel intimidated the presence of the eagle. Our president did the right decision. We will always be a collateral damage because of our strategic position in Indo pacific area.
when you have too chose between two superpowers to rule over you, always chose the one which is the farthest away over the one which is near. The one which is far will leave one day but the one which is near will never leave
@@thesmrsnn if you ain't filipino then fck off, if the war triggers here we will mascccre these chinese in our land don't make our flag flip into red. We will play by your own game😊
@@thesmrsnn unless being divided after the war, if china lose some part of it belong to Mongolia. A far away friend never leave us as Douglas mcarthur said i shall return. Confident of winning when no history of huge war, only pure display of weapons.😅
It doesn't matter how big your navy is if most of your ships can only travel 500 miles in a straight line as opposed to the American navy which can sail around the earth more than 12 times without refueling. There's virtually no contest. The American military has been at war for over 80 years. China has never been in a war in recent history. In my opinion, china is the one that should tread lightly. They've been treated with kid gloves up until recently. They're about to meet Daddy if they keep going with this petulant childish behavior.
That analyst isn't really analyzing properly. Doesn't matter if there are more us presence or less. We have an MTD with the US, we're gonna be involved regardless
Correct, that Mutual Defense Agrrement is not one sided. If the US is in trouble, Philippines is obligated to help the US. We were part of the Korean war and let the US used our bases during the Vietnam war.
@@GTV-GVGdesign But that MDT is the only thing keep china from not attacking our Phil Navy and Phil Coast Guard on patrolling the WPS. Its a win win situation. That thing also could keep china in attacking our mainland since US will be invlovle.
the Chinese analyst didn't watch the NEWS that Pres. Marcos emphasizes that this EDCA sites is use to enhance the defense capabilities for defense only not for offensive.
I've learned before that MDT is not automatic like most of us know. So if ever China attack PH, US Military will not help immediately unless approved by the senate and vice versa. Correct me if I'm wrong.
@@kahldiss2689 Yes once the Pedophile-Lama and known slave driver was kicked out of poverty sticken Tibet the Chinese government immediately banned slavery. Since then Tibet has experienced an economic boom and huge increase in living standards that continues today.
I think the world can understand the predicament of the Ph with China when taking hostage of islands in the Philippines is not seen as "provocation" but presence of US troops is considered a very bad thing.
If push comes to shove, no such thing as neutral, stay out of war, what a naive assumption. Finland, Sweden a known neutral, have just joint NATO, cause by a totalitarian neighbor Russia's Putin, even Switzerland covertly provide arms for Ukraine. With a totalitarian neighbor, every democratic country must learn lesson from late former UK Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy, which only embolden tyrant. Totalitarian neighbor never honored country they signed accord with. For tyrant a signed peace accords is just a piece of paper. Don't be naive.
But it makes more trouble to Philippines bcz after the war Russia north Korea also attack Japan then usa terrorist use their bases in Philippines to attack chaina and saport Taiwan this only brings nukes on Philippine city's and Japanese to and usa terrorist won't use nukes on Korea are chaina bcz its risks nukes on usa land as well so plz be stop like dog off west what they did with Asians every body knows solve problems give take other usa terrorist do everything to destroy Asian century's to just print dollars
The host, Imran Khan, nailed the most important question.....why didn't China deliver its investment promises to the Philippines? In a world where money speaks, the Philippines wouldn't have allowed the Americans back in the country if only China invested the same way it did with African and Polynesian nations (and we are talking about HUGE investments to these countries by the way). And as usual we didn't get a straight answer from Andrew Leung, just like any Chinese representatives in the past didn't have an answer to this million dollar question lol.
Everyone can see through the Philippine's game, which was to get money from China while supporting the interests of the US. Just by going to the Philippines and meeting Filippinos is enough to tell you they're staunch US supporters. Philippine institutions are all copies of US institutions.
THats why philippines is staying friends with the usa. They are currently the ONLY superpower in the world right now according to ALL military experts.
hahah really...maybe we are a small country but we always figjts back we have all the reaaons to fight for...so how about you chinese people what are you fighting for? answer us...this is our sovereignty and you stealing our resources and our land...do u think its fair? so we have the reasons tp fight for...ch8nse people should go back to their land do not steal our resources so there is no war will happen simple as that...china is not respecting tje outher asian countries
What do you expect The 🇵🇭 to do, then?! Side with only one of them?!?! 🤣🙄😂 Duterte embraced China & kept on insulting the US during his term but what did China do?!?! It kept building artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea while destroying vast coral reefs & kept bullying our Coastguards & constantly harassing Filipino Fisher Folks from our own Exclusive Economic Zones & territorial waters. Added to that, the multi-billion 💸 investment pledges of 🇨🇳 to The 🇵🇭 never came into fruition under the former Filipino President who basically undermined The Philippines’ sovereignty & relationship with The US only to please the Communist Chinks. Now, the new 🇵🇭 President Marcos Jr. has had enough of Chinese Abuses & Aggression most esp in our own territorial waters & EEZ. Marcos Jr. wanna play with both Big Players for The 🇵🇭 interest & gains. There is no other way! 😂😂😂
President Marcos, first clarify to all the Chinese about the oceans and other bodies of water. The chinese must know where they belong. Don't you know President Marcos, the Chinese look down on the Filipinos who roam around there, bully them. That's what you should fix first, President for the Chinese who visited the Philippines
should just keep the balance of power in the region. China is getting bolder and bolder and needs to be humbled because if left alone they would just go and try to own everything they can see. the real problem is not just the government but also the people of China supports their government in invading the waters of other countries.
USA has nearly been at constant war since 1776. All they do is bully other countries for their own benefit. China doesn't start wars with anyone. America Bombs while China Builds
Very well understood that Marcos believed staying close to the US is the same as Ukraine with NATO and it will not induce war in its peaceful land? Believes that Ukraine should not have been dislocated even though it has been armed to the teeth by NATO... Strongly believe that arming fully by an Allie would not have any threat to China?
the US is a democratic best friend of the Philippines. Millions of Filipinos are now residents of the US. We speak their language, we have the same values for respecting human rights, religious rights, property rights and many more rights. The US investments in the Philippines is very huge. While China is only giving headache to the Philippines by occupying and militarizing our Exclusive Economic Zones. goodbye china !
The US has never been and will never be your best friend. The reason why millions of Filipinos has to go to the west just to have a good life is because the US and much of the imperialists countries on the West are keeping the global south poor so they can be rich. All these corrupt politicians are US puppets they are all interconnected in a web of deceit and lies. The US and The Philippines relationship is a parasitic one. I don't think you know the fact that the US used to have human zoos and they put your poor,helpless ancestors in a cage like an attraction animal there, treated as subhumans. I don't think you know the PH-American war where millions of Filipinos was killed,abused and exploited by Americans. These are just only a couple of examples of the gazillions atrocities the US committed to the Philippines and it's people. Oh and the greatest evil the US pulled is you right now. They made the people they colonized think that they're saving them, that they are a friend ready to fight with them. You can see they are successful with that propaganda with you alone. There's a reason why you think the US is your big,jolly old pal. The atrocities they commit was never thought in school and not teached in history books but if you did learned all that you will never ever consider US as your bff lol. You can hate on China all you want but you should know too to never ever side with the US.
Maybe that "millennia worth of friendship" is bound to end specially if it a toxic and dominating one🙄 because you're not supposed to treat your "friends" like that
Great interview Imran as usual, by far the most articulated and precise guest in this program was Richard, but there is a fly in the soup, you mentioned "none wants war" and this is not true, this is NOT what HISTORY shows US since 1945, on the contrary, wars are a "MODUS OPERANDI" and a source of REVENUE for some people... Take for instance this example, China managed to end the Yemen war, stabilize the Middle East mediating between Saudi Arabia and Iran successfully, and practically immediately "someone behind the scenes" started a new war in Sudan... Believe or not there are "WARS in RESERVE" to be triggered when necessary... The first trick the Devil plays on us is to make us believe that he does not exist...
Probably the fly on the soup you said is your idea and your bias thinking.USA provably lost millions of brave and valiant soldiers in 2nd,Vietnam,Korean wars voluntaryly helping them to preserve and excercise their Democratic means of Liberty and Freedom.
Haha the Hong kong guy kept talking about rockets and missiles falling to to Philippines as if the people and Map will be wipped out from the earth, we'll just try to enter your troops afterwards and it will be like ratio of 40,000 losers against 1000, remember korea? battle of yultong?
Philippines is being taken by China by force in the two great power rivalry. If China stops stealing Philippines lands and seas, Philippines will be left out
The Hong Kong panelist doesn't seem to have a proper answer to the question. " Why the pledge of Beijing billion dollars investment in the Philippines did not materialized " He just repeated his argument about the EDCA bases in the Philippines and the american military presence there. No substance what so ever mr andrew leung
@@mysterioustravels4305 After China acquired control of a reef roughly 140 miles off the Philippine coast in 2013, the Philippines lodged a complaint. Guess what! Nothing. The abuse has persisted because it has fallen on deaf ears until 2023. The United States has returned to the Philippines, and the Chinese are now sincerely discussing the concerns with the Philippine Government? "You reap what you sow," I would say.
@@norman4588 Do you really think The US can protect the Philippines in that situation? Do you know what they did to Afghanistan? After 20 years of milking the country, they left them to the Taliban? And guess what, until now they do have a proxy war in Ukraine. China launched a Spy Balloon in US soil two months ago, did they do something about it? Nothing, why? Their President's family, is in bed with China for millions of dollars and they are being investigated right now. EDCA serves as a balancer to the geopolitics in the region. We have a good relationship in both countries, so you shouldn't rely on it. We have had that Balikatan exercise since the time of the memorial, which is not new. So, if they go to war in Taiwan, they have to do that on their own and the name of the place even before in any map is South China Sea, we just change that name to West Philippine Sea sometime in 1940's and we are not the only one claiming on that territory, there are other countries who are claiming as well. I guess, you need to research deeper on the history of that area, do not get all your knowledge in mainstream media. Your being fooled by them all the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
China must leave to West Philippines Territory, China must respect the Exclusive Economic Zone of every Country China need to accept the fact that 9 Dash Line (Historic Right) has no basis at all. China Map year 1935 indicated the 9 Dash Line only, whereas the map of Philippines year 1734 (Murillo Velarde Map)is more old and it's very clear the Scarborough & Spratlys are part of Philippines Territory.The court already decide. China loose in arbitral rulling vs Philippines
Great coverage by Al Jazeera! The Philippines is a faithful nation. It is time for all the children of Abraham to put the sibling rivalries aside and peacefully defend our common bond against the godless communists. Truth is the communists' worst enemy. Thus, the pen is mightier than the sword.
@Winston Orilla Don't let the godless communists silence us. The Peaceful People Power is being tested once again. The Pilipino Pen is mightier than the sword. It's time to get noisy and very loud. God bless the children of Abraham in these difficult times.
Philippines should learn from other ASEAN countries, like Indonesia, Malaysia, even Vietnam. Put its focus on economical development, more military bases will only be counter-effective.
If that would be the case then and we look at the alternative being a vassal of china(myanmar, pakistan, north korea) then the former would be 100x much better...😂😂😂
🇨🇳 illegally occupied & militarized 🇵🇭 territories in the West Philippine Sea & are shamelessly harassing & bullying Filipino people in their own territorial waters & EEZ. Meanwhile, the 🇺🇸 entered into a military bases agreement with The Ph which the latter approved. Therefore, it’s a no brainer who the Ph should side with. 😂😂😂
The last time the Philippines did the balancing act and supported the U.S. in their base was the "Gulf of Token incident" and later the Vietnam War started!!!! History cannot be repeated and this time the war will be on Philippine soil! Keep your balancing act on your own regions!
Philippines never played a balancing act in Vietnam war, in fact, we also participated in Vietnam War together with the Americans, don't know where you are getting your facts though.
Good to investigate and learn about Phillipine historical events during F. Marcos Presidency, Clarke, Subic airbase, Aqunio incident and what led to the People Power Revolution.
Lol, the issue right now its about the past people power revolution.. We are in the present now.. We are now doing the balancing between this superpower as to benifit from it as well...dont go back to the past theres nothing to do with the present time..
Phillipines need to evolve away from the need to have a bigger brother in the world and become it's victor of international relations by itself for itself. true confidence is not from the barrel of a gun but how bright you can shine as light is bright and makes you blink lol
Before giving up the nine dash line claim, china will always be a big threat to Philippine, on the contrary, Philippine never worried the territory dispute with US, in this situation, I don’t know what China can offer to make Philippine feel safe and believe China is a reliable partner. Now Philippine is trying to play a neutral role between US and China to make the best benefit for itself, but obviously Philippine knows who is more reliable and less harmful.
Painting a target on our back definitely cannot be deem a reliable partner.
US is always safer since it already is the known master of the Filipinos.
You forgot Guan island that was part of Phillippine n now occupied by USA
@@JoanneWu-ye4kp When was the island of Guam ever part of the Islands of the Philippines? in what year? lol
@@JoanneWu-ye4kp US gained Guam in 1898 from Spain and the existing Philippine country gained the independence from US in 1946, if you think in that case Guam still belongs to Philippine then I can say today the China belongs to Mongolia. Are you ready to call Genghis khan your ancestor ?
First, China should remove all its structure within the philippines 200 mile exclusive economic zone to begin negotiation, thats all
Also china must remove “since ancient times” mentally.
China built electical infrastructure..> did you want that removed??...
@@BT.TTRightnah get out of west philippine sea
As long as China is continuing accopying some of our Islands in the Philippines we wont give up! We continue to fight for our souveranity!
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.🎉
The answer for now is simply no. Given China's actions and ambitions in the South China Sea, talks alone are useless. The more China gets aggressive in that area, the more they gonna push the ASEAN countries towards the US.
@Keyboard Emperor China won't win the war even at its door. The war by China will be a suicide for itself
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.🎉🎉
卧槽 谈没用 你要打么？你是不是觉得中国人民还有政府太善良了？好好过日子别上窜下跳的 别做献祭的猪头。
China is the only country who share border with 13 country but have territorial conflict with 20 countries 😴
Presidents come and go but the alliance between the Filipinos and Americans stays. The way CHINA occupy the West Philippine Sea (WPS) shows CHINA never treated the Philippines as a friend.
And unless China has a total regime change, they probably never will.
bcos if u r a democratic country its X for china WTF china 😂
He said friend of the Philippines,, do their deeds shows they are friend of the Philippines? Bullying our fishermen taking part of our territory entering EEZ w/o permission is that called you friend?
They also claim that area so isn't all belong to the Philippines.
@@pleiadesstarr453 The 🇵🇭 is entitled to its own EEZ as the rest of the world. Chinks cannot claim the entire SCS. Obviously, 🇨🇳 is stealing other countries’ territories just because they can militarily. Therefore, this means WAR! Welcome back 🇺🇸, Japan did the same in WW2. The Philippines has no choice because of its most important strategic location in order to project power in the Region. WW3, here we go! 😂😂😂
@@pleiadesstarr453 The 🇵🇭 is entitled to its own EEZ as the rest of the world. Chinks cannot claim the entire SCS. Obviously, 🇨🇳 is stealing other countries’ territories just because they can militarily. Therefore, this means WAR! Welcome back 🇺🇸, Japan did the same in WW2. The Philippines has no choice because of its most important strategic location in order to project power in the Region. WW3, here we go! 😂😂😂
First some history. Do you know when China made its claim on the Spratlys and Paracels? 1926. Meanwhile the law on EEZ was established in 1982. Now which predates the other, because before 1982 the Philippines had no basis to claim the Spratlys or Paracels as those territories were not Spanish colonial territories incorporated into the Philippines.
TUMPAK
Some context here; just a few months ago, Xi Jin Ping and President Marcos met one on one in Beijing. After this meeting, Marcos announced we will start drilling and mapping of Reed Bank (for its natural gas). The following day, Xi either by accident or deliberate; humiliated Marcos by saying that the CCP only agreed to the drilling in “non disputed areas” (which is idiotic because why would we discuss those items if the area is not disputed). Also to note is that even with a “friendly” stance from the Philippines; aggressive moves such as boat ramming and laser pointing (measurement tools) had only increased.
the laser pointing incident also is another below the belt behaviour of china. so funny they are dreaming to be world super power no 1 but act like terrorists. Who would trust them? all are based on money and coercion. They keep saying philippine wants to become asian ukraine. Well maybe china wants to become the next imperial japan humbled by A bombs
THAT'S WHAT MADE ME HATE CHINA AGAIN. The previous 6 years were enough for me. The laser pointing and boat ramming and bullying of fishermen was the last straw. China is not a reliable partner. The government's actions is different from what they are telling to the Philippine government
Andrew is in double talk. While China consider the Philippines a friend, it's actions in the West Philippine sea is otherwise. It's time to invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951 with the United States of America.
True, ini-echos nyo kami ha mafren Chekwas. Puwes, halika kayo rito & welcome back beshies mga Kano para mapilitang maglabas ng pera for tangible investments ang mga Budol na Intsik sa Balur namin at umayos sa karagatang Pinoy mga galawang magnanakaw ng yamang dagat. 🤣🤣🤣
Welcome to being new Ukraine.
@@alexlazar4738 Tanga, malakas loob ng Russia na lusubin ang Ukraine dahil walang Security Alliance at hindi member ng NATO. Shunga, Finland & Sweden nga na long-term neutral countries sa Europe eh nagkumahog sumali sa NATO dahil ayaw magaya sa Ukraine na basta2 na lang nilusob ng Giant Aggressive neighbor nila. 🤣😂
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.
@@dht1247 Naah, Ukraine didn’t have Security Alliance with NATO that’s why it got invaded. 🤷🏻♂️
Yes, China can do it. It just has to return the islets it stole from the Philippines, stay away from Philippine territory especially within the baseline of its west Philippine Sea territory, acknowledge the validity of the Arbitral Tribunal ruling 6 years ago, make reparations for the damage it had incurred in Philippines' marine environment in WPS, apologize and atone for the injuries and harassment it had done to Filipino fishermen. It must also act with honesty and sincerity re its relations with the Philippines. Then we can act neutral.
They can do it. They just won't.
And even if they somehow do, I dont trust China unless they become a multiparty democracy.
Don't even count on it, China's ego is too big and will only double down and ignore the compromise between us and them.
This is actually true or not true
Philippine stole many island which belongs to china .
China island have been around for 5000 years how can Philippine claim those islands belongs to Philippines ?
Unreasonable , ridiculous , ignorant arrogant same with endmerica .
Poor brainwashed dude 😂
I salute you Mr Richard Heydarian, I agree with your stand and reasoning.
You said it right Richard. It is China who is the aggressor here. As long as I can remember, when the U.S has military bases in the Philippines, one in Subic, the other in Clark you don't see China patrolling the so-called South China Sea. You don't see them establishing bases in the Spratly Island and their Coast Guards swarming Scarborough Shoal. The two analysts beside you obviously did not do their homework. The Philippines tried to be cordial with China inspite winning the Arbitral Tribunal on the laws of the seas, but China continues to deny Filipino fishermen access to traditional fishing areas within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Weeks ago, China even laced a Philippine naval vessel with military grade laser on its way to resupply Philippine troops in the Spratly Island.
The fact you reference the tribunal shows you don't understand how rigged it was. Western judges decided that China doesn't get a claim in the SCS because they label the largest of the Spratly Islands a "rock"
EXACTLY 💯!GOD'S BLESSINGS AND PROTECTION VICTORY TO OUR BELOVED NATION PHILIPPINES LONG LIVE IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME WE PRAY 🇵🇭 🙏 🤲 AMEN AND AMEN!
Look up what happened during F. Marcos Presidency. Subic and Clarke air base. How the uprising occurs and Aquino incident.
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.
It's pretty funny how poorly the US has always treated filipinos eg. telling them to fight to the last man during ww2 (where 2mil or 10% of the population died), and then dropping it as a colony when it was time to rebuild, in order to help out fellow aryans (ie marshal plan) instead. Not to mention the brutal colonization before that. But I guess in hindsight that's how you break people into a house slave mindset.
Philippines has the right to have military drill, US and Philippines are Allies
USA are Warmongering Fascist who only bully, and exploit the people of the countries they occupy
That's fine, but don't get involved in China internal affairs! You don't have a right to do so, if you do, you will surely get 14 billion punches, to say the least.
@@JJ-uo9tj we Filipinos recognised the One China Policy, but we're ready to fight for the features that you occupied that is part of the Philippine EEZ.
@@paulsteaven We are talking about Taiwan! Recognition is one thing, supporting Taiwan's illegal activities is another, just like what the USA has been doing! If Philippines involves in supporting the USA invading Taiwan Island, you are factually involved in fighting against China!
@@JJ-uo9tj the Philippines does not care about the Taiwan issue, the issue that the Philippines is fighting for is the land grabbing of your dog leader Xi. Your facts are wrong there are no 14 billion communist that got the balls to attack Taiwan.
Philippines President still trying to be friendly with China to avoid conflict in regards with the South Philippines Sea or South China Sea . At the same time, Philippines President knows that he needs the help of America if China continues to be aggressive towards Philippines. Its like using 1 stone in 2 birds which understandable. I hope it works both for our beloved Philippines although i live here in the UK.
There's nothing else for China to resolve with the Philippines 🇵🇭.
Hague Tribunal resolved it by a ruling in 2016.
- Whether China likes it or not, the ruling is *final and legally binding.*
The ruling is not legally binding, google it.
It's not binding
Borders drawn by the British, Europeans or Americans don't mean a thing.
@Ahmet Tekin it's not legally binding, please google it.
Wow, Another China hater spotted!!!!
Andrew Leung is like Victor Gao’s twin. Never answering the question posed. Always returning to tired cliches and pro China points regardless of how relevant they are to the topic being discussed. If this is how China’s leaders think, we are all in for terrible times.
Very well said Richard Heydarain....and yes good luck with that China! If Phillippines doesn't prepare now, it might be the next target after Taiwan.
the first target is where the enemies supply and logistics are coming from
@@everyone1971 don't forget when the rockets fly , another rockets expected in their way too. The problem of invading a country separated with waters is not easy when there is enough weapons to counter them example if the US already based here and stocks their weapons inside PH.
I think it is the Philippines that wants to invade China. Not the other way round.
True, i want to urge the same with all every south asian countries , india, bangladesh, thailand, myanmar , indonesia, etc. everyone need to be together, otherwise once invade yr neighbors, they will invade you too.
@@Rainbowpandemonium Who is invading who? Are you going pandemonium?
friendship what?? there's no such thing friendship between China-Philippines
If China wants us to be amicable with them, all they have to do is to stop militarizing South China Sea and refrain in abusing non-Chinese fisherfolks.
Yep but they won't do it. Because China has imperialism instinct now
you are so naive, the reason why China militarizing south China sea is the intervening from US in this area. and the US just want China to be poor and weak, so any move China to develop itself will make the US unsatisfied.
Big Check ❤
Philippines never did learn from history.especially world war 2.and the ukraine,vietnam war,iraq and afghan war.its all about money.philippines will be the sacrifial lamb just like in world war 2 that philippines became the sacrificial to save australia.its tha same again today just to save taiwan.
China should pack up and leave the Philippine EEZ. Problem solved.
It is impossible for China to woo the Philippines unless we abrogate our Mutual Defense Treaty with the US and unless China will leave from our islands, reefs and atolls that she illegally occupied.
China cant be trusted
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
The guest from Hongkong was useless. Classic CPP indoctrinated zombie.
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.
@@dht1247 whenever there are rouge states like China, the US military comes. Russia is struggling with the war in Ukraine with limited help from the Western countries. China thinks that it would be easy to defeat Taiwan even with the help of US and allies. So good luck CCP. It might be your end and mutual destruction.
The action of Chinese foreign affairs is a sign of desperation and hypocrisy. What the heck? 🤣🤘
Yes I agree. China are too super soft. Worry that Philippine doesn’t want to sign the ASEAN agreement. Then just leave Philippine out, let them be poor. Anyway traditionally Philippine neither have any natural resources or technology to offer to ASEAN except trouble. Beside your military and economical power are growing stronger every day while America are at the opposite direction. America neither have the money nor the economy muscle to challenge you.
菲律宾可以让美国人帮助你们发展经济。
我觉得你太无知了😂😂问问菲律宾的人民，抛开政治问题，菲律宾对中国还是友好和谐的
Only way china can persuade the Philippines is to respect the Philippine territorial claims and do what it promised to do to deescalate tensions. China is the country's #1 trading partner and it would hurt the centuries old relationship if China's unwilling.
Why Philippine are consistently poor since independent while ASEAN member grow? Even Laos which are the poorest are doing much better then Philippine, why? The answer is simple! Filipino always feel they are smart but actually they are not! Let the 20 odd oligarchs continue to be their lord master!
How many billions of dollars of economic gains are made in the Philippine EEZ every year? The Philippines' gaming is costing China tens of billions of dollars a year, tell me, who is going to pay this money back to China?
@@明王-j2x Philippines has nothing to pay. It's a disputed territory with Philippines based on different claims. If China becomes an aggressor, it's a dangerous action and China knows better. Philippines is willing to negotiate, China is not at the moment.
@@明王-j2x gambling??? really.. chinese gamblers can get out of the philippines anytime they want.. even in the ph.. POGO operators are debated to be banned or not... yeah i get it china is rich..and has power.. but if you abuse it there will be consequences...
@@markgregmirabiles6627 😁
If Phillipines see China take over Taiwan. I can see it causing high stress levels and paranoia and the need to prepare for war against China a authoritarian regime. Phillipines would feel threatened because, they are a independent country also like Taiwan so, they can relate to some degree. The Phillipines have to make security choices now. Before, it's too late like Ukraine
Taiwan is not an independent country. Putting Philippine on the level of Taiwan is degrading for the Philippine.
Taiwan and mainland China are all part of China. It's laughable to scare yourself that China will somehow invade the Philippines.
Taiwan is chinese land it is in the history and forever
People can debate whether Taiwan is independent or not but OP is quite right that this is indeed perceived as a threat. The province of Batanes is fairly close to Taiwan, infact it is much closer to Taiwan than it is to Manila. And seeing how China espouses such agressive stance, as you can clearly see how this guy from HK speaks of bombardment and war and stuff, our side ought to protect our interest by making appropriate choices.
@@BRPJR Invasion of Taiwan from PRC only happens if the former declares independence. Period.
Philippines is part of ASEAN ... as Indonesian, trust me ... ASEAN would never let Philippines takes side between US and China - ASEAN will always remain neutral as well as put the rivarly between two countries on balance to avoid any unstable condition around the region ... and I believe Philippines will do the job very well 👍👍👍
We are Vietnamese always has border conflicts with China since ancient times but we do not want to pick side either.
ASEAN must stay united, neutral between these 2 superpowers and steer away from the escalation in the region
@Maxus Lorenzo the US and its puppet regime did not honour the 1954 Geneva which states that the 2 sides will be united and a general vote to decide which gov will govern the whole Vietnam. Thus the conflict broke out and the US and its allies put troops in Vietnam. Of course there are different opinions regarding the politics but we are unified and our capital is in Ha Noi.
The war ended and the Chinese PLA invaded Vietnam 1979, thus we do not have a smooth relationship with China but we can not choose our neighbors. It is a difficult balancing act and I just hope escalation and war will not happen in the region.
You see, there's already plan for 4 new US military base in Philippines. As long as China still insisting for their claim in SCS it will be impossible for Philippines to be neutral
@@eastdawn2471 这是出格的事情，菲律宾在当美国的棋子。如果没有美国，中国根本不会在乎这些岛屿，根本不会提起它们，而是努力和菲律宾合作发展经济，提升两国老百姓的生活水平。现在美国来了，因此为了一个根本没有人居住的岛，菲律宾想要跟中国决裂，而且很明显菲律宾不可能真正得到什么，哪怕任何一个岛。同时他还损失了和中国发展经济的机会。美国什么都没有损失。十年后，如果菲律宾不转换想法，他就只能继续穷下去了。很遗憾，中国只能够帮助真正想要发展经济，并且真诚的友好国家。
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
The spratley islands is Philippine territory. We must take it back
Absolutely. (It’s funny how bully China always talks about the “Importance of international bodies & courts”--but when the Court of Arbitration in The Hague unanimously ruled in Philippines favor….China stamps its bully foot and says “No!” )
lol.use your mouth to take it back?
monkey is always monkey😄
Nah can’t even take back Sabah 😅
Everything is possible ,stand on your point .God bless Philippines .
The Philippines is a sovereign nation. Let us decide what is best for us.
It's easy. Leave the islands especially those within the Philippine economic zone.
If China was not aggressive and bullying, US bases won't exist again. Now the US sees an opportunity to stay in the Philippines since both countries have a defense treaty.
The previous administration was submissive to China. The Philippines wants to resolve disputes peacefully and strengthen economic cooperation. But China remained two faces. Beijing talking about peace but slowly grabbed islands, harassed fishermen, and even threatened 150, 000. Filipino workers in Taiwan and 80k more in mainland China. These Chinese visits to the Philippines came after the china ambassador release threats in front of Filipino people rightly on Philippine soil. His arrogance causes him a negative impression of Filipinos.
The problem with the western media is they refuse to relate history. China planted flags establishing its sovereignty on the Spratley's and Paracels first in the 1920s, and then after the Japanese surrender in the 1940s.
The EEZ demarcation only came into force in 1982. Before 1982, countries were only allowed 12 miles of territorial seas. A treaty of 1982 cannot override a sovereign claim dating back to the 1920s.
Not anymore. And whatever they would do, Filipinos would never forget China's harassment of our fishermen in our EEZ and exploitation and claim of some of our islands!
All the best to the Philippines, its like time to embrace the good old days. the question is, was it good for them in all these years?
It’s not like they have any other option. What China missed was to sway Philippines on its side when the leader that time was Duterte who is a pro china, instead Chinese actions pushed the Philippines to side with US. China for sure did not expect those new US bases in the Philippines near Taiwan, and their concern is understandable.
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.🎉🎉
@@crazylittlebigthings 中国政策是不拉拢任何国家选边站，只想做个勤劳的生意人。
@@嘿嘿-z3i 你偷了我们可怜的渔民的鱼，沉没了他们的船，还有更多。
The Philippines was literally an american colony, where people evidently still retain a house slave mentality. During WW2, the Philippines wanted to seceded from the US so as to negotiate a peace w/ japan, but were told to fight to the land man for the US empire. 2 million filipinos died as result, and were then cut from the US when it was time to rebuild (europe instead). Filipino servicemen promised pensions for serving the US never got them, with US congress denying that resolution every year. You'd think people would learn from such treatment, but alas this is the human condition.
I,m only with the side of US. DEMOCRACY will always prosper.
Democracy? in Philippines?
USA no longer qualifies as a Democracy according to recent studies..lol
Well said Mr Heydarian
I am amazed how Richard heydarian speaks during this interview, it really feels like he is the smartest guy in that room. As you can see Richard and Georgy makes sense when it comes to this Hongkong Speaker he keeps spinning around and reapeating what he said at the start of this interview. Good thing the host pushes 3x the question of why Chine for 6 years never did what he promised during duterte's time of their so called Investments for Ph? It's clear he also doesnt want to answer becauee he knows China is trolling ph and ph knows we are not the stupid to know. I salute BBM specially Richard for his great explanations and analogies with these complicated situations. Thank you and I hope you can be the next Speaker representative of the Philippines❤
As long as China remains aggressive in their territorial expansion, then there is only so much the Philippines can take.
I agree with PBBM's foreign policy of maximizing relations with other great powers and regional players, but still expanding the ties with superpower ally USA and other democracies.
A huge improvement over Duterte's kowtowing to China.
No such thing, China is big enough to need any expansion! Geomilitary geopolitics
@@level1selamat155 Someone must have forgotten about Taiwan and the various border crises with India.
@@blackpowderuser373 military defensive strategic importance! Not the territory perse but sovereignty and historical legitimacy against western nations imposed rules!
China keep on bullying the small nations within the SEA region, and the Philippines needs to look up for something to neutralize it. I don’t care what other people would say, as long as there’s sea and island grabbing going on South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, you have to fight for it.
@@blackpowderuser373 territorial disputes are common place in the world... Russia and Japan, Philippines defunct Sulu King claiming our Sabah, Indonesia and Australia over Pulau Pasir, India Pakistan over Kashmir, even UK and Norway...look it up edddddiottt
Phillipino use of the English language is sonorous and pleasant for the ear to hear. This in stark contrast to the sometimes shrill quality of their neighbor to the north’s vocalizations. Their written use of English is equally adept and often even more perfected than publications Stateside. This, though they may acknowledge China as a near neighbor, I would commend the culture of the Philippines to a continuing harmony with America inasmuch as their heart is so much more in tune with ours. China has much to offer in our day and is a commercially powerful juggernaut, more so than we. If used benignly, their powerful can truly help the transformation of our conflicted world to one of shared prosperity and peace. But taking into account the US history with the Philippines and the trust and goodwill engendered over many years, I would hope our relationship remains unstrained. Salamat.
you mean the goodwill of continuing colonizing and thousands left white babies?
They only speak Filipino English.
Well as you wish follow your old ally down to doom and misery
Taiwan is another phillipines USA used as a chess piece
Buddy
It's strategic ambiguity of the USA
Nonetheless
Like he say, prepare for war to ensure peace. It is smart to bring more allies to the table to counter China, including Vietnam in ASEAN to help promote stability in the region through military partnerships to deter Chinese aggression. China is making Asian countries nervous, and they need to stand together to be strong.
if you prepare for war, you will get war. If you prepare for peace, you will get peace. You are viewing it in the point of hegemon. My country, Philippines, is a small country. We need to improve our defense, but not involve in other countries stockpiling of offensive weapons. My govt says it is only "defense", but can my country resist the US?
Poling & Heydarian are authors of AMTI & CSIS which are US financed. Of course, they are pro-US.
We got to stand together to counter China. It's not the China sea. And Don't underestimate USA technology China may have more ships but they're not as good as ours
"Chinese Aggression". Who is the real aggressor? Without any doubt, it is the Hegemon America. It wants the whole world to be subservient and follow American dictate. America has waged wars, regime change and coups worldwide and it has the audacity to accuse China of aggression. History does not lie, it provides ample evidence America baselessly accuse others of what America does in fact and on a massive scale.
You live in a fantasy world, man! Over the past forty years, China emerged as the second largest economy in the world and has become the biggest trading partners of more than 100 countries. These are unprecedented achievements in human history. Had China colonized a single other country? No. Had China enslaved a whole continent? No. Had China toppled any foreign governments? No! Had China invaded any countries? No! And you are saying other countries are nervous of China who has not fired a single bullet for more than forty years! However, you feel safe over these warmongers who stoke tension all over the world and invaded so many weak countries causing hundreds of civilian deaths and tens of millions of refugees. For the sake of humanity, set aside your bias and ideology
100% B.S from outsiders. ASEAN and China have strong economic ties and is the No.1 trading partner to each. Why they feel nervous? Like Malaysian prime minister says: China has been a neighbour for thousands years and never occupied us, but west came to Asia and occupied right away.
Tell me who they should feel nervous
As long as you deprive our fishermen of their livelihood we will never have good relations!!!!
Considering that the Philippines just granted the US access to four military bases, it seems unlikely, at least in the near term.
18:20, no, the US does not try to prevent escalation. It does everything it can to heat it up. And the Philippines did not come "knock on their door" asking for help. The US invaded them, killed around a million Filipinos and made them a colony. Those US military bases in the Philippines are there since the end of the Philippine-American War in 1902 and have been there ever since (they just lost control over them to Japan once, but only for 4 years).
The claim they are there because the Philippines begged them for it is just as absurd as saying Japan, Vietnam and Korea see the US as a "balancer" after what they did to them!
We are more knowledgeable on the things than you. And we know we did not begged them. EDCA is part of the Mutual Defense Treaty between US and PH and there is nothing you can do about it. And we don't want history to repeat itself, so we are not allowing China to bully us - it is China who is inching closer and closer to exterminate us and our way of life.
USA have treaty to help if either or in a war. We have plenty war didn't bring Philippine into the war but this time they going to have to signed on paper And we will get you your island back from China. China just trying sweet talk
Because they think we are dumb and stupid like in pubg numa 1 numa 1 fcking chinese that can't even speak english properly.
We will never kick US out again infact kicking them out way back 90s was a big mistake..
Di ka lang marunong tumayo sa sariling paa, tamad
@@khust2993 Parang kang bobo at tanga dun tayo sa reality wag plastikan.
True, look at S.Korea and Japan. They never kicked out USA in their country and their relationship is now strong as ever. Thats why USA and its allies are investing and making businesses more than ever because they trust that they wont betray them. Philippines would flourish if it has strong investment long term and coming from ally and that is USA and its allies.
You're just lazy. There are other threats beside China. Malaysia and Indonesia. Resources
This is very true, look at Japan at Korea they sided with the u.s all the way and they are a poor country before compared to Ph.
" The injustices of communism were not limited to mass murder alone. Even those fortunate enough to survive still were subjected to severe repression, including violations of freedom, of speech, freedom of religion, loss of property rights, and the criminalization of ordinary economic activity. "
What are you smoking 🧐 I am a communist and I enjoy economic freedom!
Democratic Germany killed 6M and democratic US killed 3 M Filipino!
They don’t need to our politicians are fools and want to be ‘friendly’ when clearly it hasn’t been working… What we need is a stronger stance
China is a big liar, no friendship till they gave back the islands and territory they stole from the PI.
so what is working for you? Philippines can just like be the next ukraine whose getting pulverized at the moment because of sweet american promises.
You're saying that coz the side you voted for lost, deserved
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
@@kahldiss2689 just look at the bigger picture.. the moment china took ownership of those islands we already lost it, its a strategic point which they will never give up.. china and US isnt our friend, US is much worst they will just use us and drag us to war. They instigate war everywhere just to reap the benefits for their own selfish greed.
Well said Gregory and Richard! Hey Andrew are you threatening the Philippines?
This Andrew guy is second to Victor Gao in spreading CCP Propaganda the difference is the temper lol
The Question is will China stop at Taiwan? they have annex Tibet..Palawan might be next there's guns pointing at Ph. Maritime border that's disturbing for me I'm no expert in international law but the way I see it there will be a next move after Taiwan
Or the Batanes group of Islands
Mauuna ang Palawan bago Taiwan na sasakupin dahil sa lagis. Kc ayaw nila na aasenso ang pinoy.
The one with mutual agreement than an aggressor who evading territories of other country? Maybe not.
Philippines might adopt a different diplomatic approach with China and Taiwan as separate country. Who knows. World’s geopolitics is rapidly changing. US might re define slowly the one China policy and Taiwan is not part of it.
In the event that the Philippines will be ravaged as a result of the US - China war, assuming that US wins, US must commit to make full reparations for the devastation of the Philippines. The Philippines was so used by the US in the past historical relations.
No one is using by who... We are just protecting our territory and America has nothing to do with it... Duterte failed the Filipino people when it comes to territorial disputes..
@@vareseources lmao sure, anyway dont worry about american reparations, yall be dead then, doormats like yall need to stay neutral, i know its a hard concept esp since the americans are your masters.
when you have too chose between two superpowers to rule over you, always chose the one which is the farthest away over the one which is near. The one which is far will leave one day but the one which is near will never leave
Bro learn Philippines history lmao
@@thesmrsnn the one near to them has never invaded them in their history, they have a long historic relevance with each other and have traded since the 9th century did you know that? maybe after being colonized they have forgotten their past.....
He forgets if the United States gets involved Japan gets involved
And Austrailia, and South Korea.
Trust me most asean countries will also be on US, Australia, Japan, S Korea side or least help this side indirectly ……. maybe not Malaysia because they’ve too much ethnic Chinese
Kuya Iso is right. That should be the first step. Second is to stay away from the Philippines 200 mile economic zone and ASEAN members economic zone. Third is to ban their fishing vessels from entering ASEAN members 200 mile economic zone. Fourth is to do away with their 9-dash line nonsense. Fifth is to get the F... out of our backyards. Six is to stop interfering in our business. Do all these and maybe we will start looking at you as a neighbor instead of a threat and somebody that i/we hate.
Yes he’s pro US and pro West like you are.
@@jonevicangco715 what do you mean? telling china to stay away from our front and backyard because of every countries right to have this 200 mile exclusive zone as per U.N. resolution makes me pro west?
Welcome to the philippines. Again .thanks you so much america for helping the philippines. God bless
Idiot take Ukraine as example they never ever care others they want their hegemony on any cost
China: Philippines is our friend
Philippine: wait what?
Also China: My friend, we’ll keep on militarizing & stealing your own territories while promising you more investments that will never come. 😂😂😂
你是中国的好朋友
@@嘿嘿-z3i and china is a part of taiwan
I vouch for the president of the Philippines. The Philippines has taken a lot of advantage of this event. Praying for Marcos's wisdom and protection over The Philippines
The Philippine culture is more like americanized so I don't think Filipinos can get along with Chinese.
Nobody can get along with China... Thats why they have no friends. Many of the people are good people. The government however, is not.
We're turning more korean actually
@@hanselbarlowe2575 really? Can you speak Korean now? Im sorry but I don't know much now about the Philippines since I became an American citizen. Tell us more.
I don’t about you but Filipinos are literally the fastest people to get assimilate than any other ethnicity 😂 it would have no problem getting assimilated to any other culture or country
@@ADHD_guy_reacts I can sing blackpink's shutdown from start to finish so I have to say I have good grasp on korean language
we are sovereign country philippines we have the right to enhance our defense capabilities. this edca sites will not use in any offensive operation. you didn't want the presence of US here because you cant bully anymore. you Chinese government had lack of ONE WORD.
China is FURIOUS about US troops in P. - especially about Philippines/US joint maritime patrols….(means his W Philippines Sea bullying is coming to an end)….
China can't blackmail Philippines by economic sanction cuz Chinese investment here very small
China does what is needed as usual, it's up to Philippines to reciporate what Marcos had said to the Chinese leadership in his last visit to China!
….And the US also does “what is needed.”
(So, Beijing should just suck it up. You blew it).
😂😂😂😂
Marcos Jr went to China to foster peace. After Marcos Jr went home, China repaid it by chasing away poor Filipino Fishermen, and pointing laser to Philippine coast guard ship inside Philippine territory.
Where the U.S. military is, there is war. Congratulations to the Philippines, you are the next lucky one.
@@kahldiss2689 那次是去送修船的材料的 （你们沉的那艘）平时运送食物都是允许的，另外菲律宾的军方是极度亲美国的，事实上是菲律宾政府与部队之间的分歧。
If the war does happen between China and vs. U.S./Philippines. And if China wins the long war it will split the Philippines into two and take ownership of several islands as a military base of China. The Philippine decision was not a wise one as this outcome will change the entire landscape of the Philippines.
another chinese troll spotted.😂😂
and your very confident that your China can win the Philippines with Usa as if your people's army doesnt know ho to use ur weapons. Besides yours are all substandards weapons though.
Nato baby..
If China wins and the Philippines will split into two, China will have a hard time governing the islands because of resistance/guerilla warfare just like in world war 2 with Japan. On the other hand if US/Philippines win, we will get back our islands, reefs, shoals illegally occupied by China. People of China will revolt against the CCP and that's the end of the CCP. China and Taiwan will be united as a democratic country. No more liar communist country.
You think china are not battle ground also I doubt china win Philippines US but forget CANADA AUSTRALIA JAPAN KOREA VIETNAM UK that's alone china no much even it's Navy out much here
It’s human nature we side with the small with empathy, or we should side with the truth for something greater
The dragon now feel intimidated the presence of the eagle.
Our president did the right decision.
We will always be a collateral damage because of our strategic position in Indo pacific area.
when you have too chose between two superpowers to rule over you, always chose the one which is the farthest away over the one which is near. The one which is far will leave one day but the one which is near will never leave
Your reasoning is proven wrong by history. All your former colonizers were far away from you. Your neighbor, China, never set foot on your soil.
@@thesmrsnn if you ain't filipino then fck off, if the war triggers here we will mascccre these chinese in our land don't make our flag flip into red. We will play by your own game😊
@@thesmrsnn unless being divided after the war, if china lose some part of it belong to Mongolia. A far away friend never leave us as Douglas mcarthur said i shall return. Confident of winning when no history of huge war, only pure display of weapons.😅
It doesn't matter how big your navy is if most of your ships can only travel 500 miles in a straight line as opposed to the American navy which can sail around the earth more than 12 times without refueling. There's virtually no contest. The American military has been at war for over 80 years. China has never been in a war in recent history. In my opinion, china is the one that should tread lightly. They've been treated with kid gloves up until recently. They're about to meet Daddy if they keep going with this petulant childish behavior.
That analyst isn't really analyzing properly. Doesn't matter if there are more us presence or less. We have an MTD with the US, we're gonna be involved regardless
Correct, that Mutual Defense Agrrement is not one sided. If the US is in trouble, Philippines is obligated to help the US.
We were part of the Korean war and let the US used our bases during the Vietnam war.
@@GTV-GVGdesign But that MDT is the only thing keep china from not attacking our Phil Navy and Phil Coast Guard on patrolling the WPS. Its a win win situation. That thing also could keep china in attacking our mainland since US will be invlovle.
the Chinese analyst didn't watch the NEWS that Pres. Marcos emphasizes that this EDCA sites is use to enhance the defense capabilities for defense only not for offensive.
I've learned before that MDT is not automatic like most of us know. So if ever China attack PH, US Military will not help immediately unless approved by the senate and vice versa. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Philippines get warry and tired on China.
🇵🇭🇹🇼🇺🇸
Communist china doesnt have the rights lto tell us what to do with edca and philippines waters
The lesson learned is that don't bully your neighbor.
Right, don’t bully them. Learnt from American just take advantages of them!
China wants to trade, not to invade...
Tibet: Yeah right 😅
In reality Tibet is doing great just look at their development and economy.
@@blokin5039 you mean they are independent? 🤣🤣🤣
@@kahldiss2689 Yes once the Pedophile-Lama and known slave driver was kicked out of poverty sticken Tibet the Chinese government immediately banned slavery. Since then Tibet has experienced an economic boom and huge increase in living standards that continues today.
@@blokin5039 aren't they slaves of China?
I think the world can understand the predicament of the Ph with China when taking hostage of islands in the Philippines is not seen as "provocation" but presence of US troops is considered a very bad thing.
Crooked English statement is a predicament.
If push comes to shove, no such thing as neutral, stay out of war, what a naive assumption.
Finland, Sweden a known neutral, have just joint NATO, cause by a totalitarian neighbor Russia's Putin, even Switzerland covertly provide arms for Ukraine.
With a totalitarian neighbor, every democratic country must learn lesson from late former UK Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy, which only embolden tyrant.
Totalitarian neighbor never honored country they signed accord with.
For tyrant a signed peace accords is just a piece of paper.
Don't be naive.
@@pgt1019 Its chinese google translation gone wrong
But it makes more trouble to Philippines bcz after the war Russia north Korea also attack Japan then usa terrorist use their bases in Philippines to attack chaina and saport Taiwan this only brings nukes on Philippine city's and Japanese to and usa terrorist won't use nukes on Korea are chaina bcz its risks nukes on usa land as well so plz be stop like dog off west what they did with Asians every body knows solve problems give take other usa terrorist do everything to destroy Asian century's to just print dollars
China is a bulky country, US and Philippines has a long standing ally treaty.
Philippines will get screwed over by the USA fascist bully
yes you are correct we've allied with US for the past 123 years and still.we.are a 3rd World country
@@everyone1971hat's because the Philippines allowed the US to suppressed their growth and development.
As if the USA is not a bully too :)
Usa is a clown country
“Seeing is believing.” See before you choose. Do not take words for it! Because saying and doing are two different things.
Right thats why nobody trusts that çommunist china...they're doing opposite of their language
The host, Imran Khan, nailed the most important question.....why didn't China deliver its investment promises to the Philippines? In a world where money speaks, the Philippines wouldn't have allowed the Americans back in the country if only China invested the same way it did with African and Polynesian nations (and we are talking about HUGE investments to these countries by the way). And as usual we didn't get a straight answer from Andrew Leung, just like any Chinese representatives in the past didn't have an answer to this million dollar question lol.
That’s because China has contempt for the Philippines-especially after DUTERTE’S simpering attitude towards China…
Everyone can see through the Philippine's game, which was to get money from China while supporting the interests of the US. Just by going to the Philippines and meeting Filippinos is enough to tell you they're staunch US supporters. Philippine institutions are all copies of US institutions.
Hahaha..simple..because chinese are really lier.
Why would china help philippines to build our economy. they dont want philippines to stand against them.
I don't know what is this all about, Philippines and China never been friends
One wisdom from ancient China: Never play politics with superpowers when you’re a small and relatively weak country, it’s lethal.
THats why philippines is staying friends with the usa. They are currently the ONLY superpower in the world right now according to ALL military experts.
even a dust can blind also.😂😂
hahah really...maybe we are a small country but we always figjts back we have all the reaaons to fight for...so how about you chinese people what are you fighting for? answer us...this is our sovereignty and you stealing our resources and our land...do u think its fair? so we have the reasons tp fight for...ch8nse people should go back to their land do not steal our resources so there is no war will happen simple as that...china is not respecting tje outher asian countries
What do you expect The 🇵🇭 to do, then?! Side with only one of them?!?! 🤣🙄😂 Duterte embraced China & kept on insulting the US during his term but what did China do?!?! It kept building artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea while destroying vast coral reefs & kept bullying our Coastguards & constantly harassing Filipino Fisher Folks from our own Exclusive Economic Zones & territorial waters. Added to that, the multi-billion 💸 investment pledges of 🇨🇳 to The 🇵🇭 never came into fruition under the former Filipino President who basically undermined The Philippines’ sovereignty & relationship with The US only to please the Communist Chinks. Now, the new 🇵🇭 President Marcos Jr. has had enough of Chinese Abuses & Aggression most esp in our own territorial waters & EEZ. Marcos Jr. wanna play with both Big Players for The 🇵🇭 interest & gains. There is no other way! 😂😂😂
Virus is small but it can kill
President Marcos, first clarify to all the Chinese about the oceans and other bodies of water. The chinese must know where they belong. Don't you know President Marcos, the Chinese look down on the Filipinos who roam around there, bully them. That's what you should fix first, President for the Chinese who visited the Philippines
hahaha richard literally not holding back
Why did you invite that Chinese guy who responded with the same answer to any question? Just to spit out Chinese propaganda.
China desires kingdom. People desire wisdom. May wisdom empower the meek and secure our survival.🙏🏼
China desires to be the savior of the old order of world Imperialism. Look up Xi's speeches.
American Indian RIP😇
@@peterliu1099 Muslim Uyghurs, Tibetans, religious minorities RIP
should just keep the balance of power in the region. China is getting bolder and bolder and needs to be humbled because if left alone they would just go and try to own everything they can see. the real problem is not just the government but also the people of China supports their government in invading the waters of other countries.
USA has nearly been at constant war since 1776. All they do is bully other countries for their own benefit. China doesn't start wars with anyone. America Bombs while China Builds
Very well understood that Marcos believed staying close to the US is the same as Ukraine with NATO and it will not induce war in its peaceful land? Believes that Ukraine should not have been dislocated even though it has been armed to the teeth by NATO... Strongly believe that arming fully by an Allie would not have any threat to China?
Since US was once their imperial master, I don't think they will forgo that for China
Numero unong sinungaling mga singkit na yan
my gr is philipino, she teached me kiki, didi, titi and pwet. i guess i cant speak a little now but not enough to have an open conversation. 😄
PH must get what it wants. then it will stay out of trouble and there can be Peace. do you get that ?
the US is a democratic best friend of the Philippines. Millions of Filipinos are now residents of the US. We speak their language, we have the same values for respecting human rights, religious rights, property rights and many more rights. The US investments in the Philippines is very huge. While China is only giving headache to the Philippines by occupying and militarizing our Exclusive Economic Zones. goodbye china !
Lol
The US has never been and will never be your best friend. The reason why millions of Filipinos has to go to the west just to have a good life is because the US and much of the imperialists countries on the West are keeping the global south poor so they can be rich. All these corrupt politicians are US puppets they are all interconnected in a web of deceit and lies. The US and The Philippines relationship is a parasitic one. I don't think you know the fact that the US used to have human zoos and they put your poor,helpless ancestors in a cage like an attraction animal there, treated as subhumans. I don't think you know the PH-American war where millions of Filipinos was killed,abused and exploited by Americans. These are just only a couple of examples of the gazillions atrocities the US committed to the Philippines and it's people. Oh and the greatest evil the US pulled is you right now. They made the people they colonized think that they're saving them, that they are a friend ready to fight with them. You can see they are successful with that propaganda with you alone. There's a reason why you think the US is your big,jolly old pal. The atrocities they commit was never thought in school and not teached in history books but if you did learned all that you will never ever consider US as your bff lol. You can hate on China all you want but you should know too to never ever side with the US.
Maybe that "millennia worth of friendship" is bound to end specially if it a toxic and dominating one🙄 because you're not supposed to treat your "friends" like that
Great interview Imran as usual, by far the most articulated and precise guest in this program was Richard, but there is a fly in the soup, you mentioned "none wants war" and this is not true, this is NOT what HISTORY shows US since 1945, on the contrary, wars are a "MODUS OPERANDI" and a source of REVENUE for some people...
Take for instance this example, China managed to end the Yemen war, stabilize the Middle East mediating between Saudi Arabia and Iran successfully, and practically immediately "someone behind the scenes" started a new war in Sudan...
Believe or not there are "WARS in RESERVE" to be triggered when necessary...
The first trick the Devil plays on us is to make us believe that he does not exist...
Probably the fly on the soup you said is your idea and your bias thinking.USA provably lost millions of brave and valiant soldiers in 2nd,Vietnam,Korean wars voluntaryly helping them to preserve and excercise their Democratic means of Liberty and Freedom.
….Are you paid per post, or by the hour?
Haha the Hong kong guy kept talking about rockets and missiles falling to to Philippines as if the people and Map will be wipped out from the earth, we'll just try to enter your troops afterwards and it will be like ratio of 40,000 losers against 1000, remember korea? battle of yultong?
i agree, there's no stronger armament than the people who dnt liked to be bullied.. theyre more dangerous than missiles.
Right this Chinese should be more careful that no troops from determine opponent land in their soil 😂😂😂
They can hurt as from above, I'd love to see how red is their blood in my bolo. Just step in our soil.
it's always in very difficult position if being caught between 2 superpowers.
Philippines is being taken by China by force in the two great power rivalry. If China stops stealing Philippines lands and seas, Philippines will be left out
Simple, our president, BBM plays both sides, they both know they are being played but it’s better than the alternative: ceding influence to the other
The Hong Kong panelist doesn't seem to have a proper answer to the question.
" Why the pledge of Beijing billion dollars investment in the Philippines did not materialized "
He just repeated his argument about the EDCA bases in the Philippines and the american military presence there. No substance what so ever mr andrew leung
Stop intruding in Phillipine waters. Stop taking Phillipine islands. Stop stealing Phillipine fishing grounds.
MDK MEusa That is the reason why the Chinese ambassador is there to resolve the misunderstanding.
@@mysterioustravels4305
After China acquired control of a reef roughly 140 miles off the Philippine coast in 2013, the Philippines lodged a complaint. Guess what! Nothing. The abuse has persisted because it has fallen on deaf ears until 2023.
The United States has returned to the Philippines, and the Chinese are now sincerely discussing the concerns with the Philippine Government? "You reap what you sow," I would say.
@@norman4588
China will destroy Philippines if US ever attacks From Philippines
@@norman4588 Do you really think The US can protect the Philippines in that situation? Do you know what they did to Afghanistan? After 20 years of milking the country, they left them to the Taliban? And guess what, until now they do have a proxy war in Ukraine. China launched a Spy Balloon in US soil two months ago, did they do something about it? Nothing, why? Their President's family, is in bed with China for millions of dollars and they are being investigated right now. EDCA serves as a balancer to the geopolitics in the region. We have a good relationship in both countries, so you shouldn't rely on it. We have had that Balikatan exercise since the time of the memorial, which is not new. So, if they go to war in Taiwan, they have to do that on their own and the name of the place even before in any map is South China Sea, we just change that name to West Philippine Sea sometime in 1940's and we are not the only one claiming on that territory, there are other countries who are claiming as well. I guess, you need to research deeper on the history of that area, do not get all your knowledge in mainstream media. Your being fooled by them all the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
China must leave to West Philippines Territory,
China must respect the Exclusive Economic Zone of every Country
China need to accept the fact that 9 Dash Line (Historic Right) has no basis at all. China Map year 1935 indicated the 9 Dash Line only, whereas the map of Philippines year 1734 (Murillo Velarde Map)is more old and it's very clear the Scarborough & Spratlys are part of Philippines Territory.The court already decide. China loose in arbitral rulling vs Philippines
The court is bias since it's western backed by the US.
you are in delusion. China will not lose any inch of its territory no matter who is coming
Great coverage by Al Jazeera! The Philippines is a faithful nation. It is time for all the children of Abraham to put the sibling rivalries aside and peacefully defend our common bond against the godless communists. Truth is the communists' worst enemy. Thus, the pen is mightier than the sword.
@Winston Orilla Don't let the godless communists silence us. The Peaceful People Power is being tested once again. The Pilipino Pen is mightier than the sword. It's time to get noisy and very loud. God bless the children of Abraham in these difficult times.
Taiwan is not an independent country like Philippines, comparing Philippines to Taiwan is degrading for the Philippines
Philippines should learn from other ASEAN countries, like Indonesia, Malaysia, even Vietnam. Put its focus on economical development, more military bases will only be counter-effective.
Counter-effective for whom sake?
@@whitelotus5538 Surely for Philippines if they do not want to lag too far behind other ASEAN countries.
@@lwtyecause Philippines did not sold their lands to the Chinese. how about countries that you mentions?.
@@lwty how so? Are you implying that progress can only come from china?
Philippines is one of the highest growth economically in Asia 🤷,,,, then what are you talking about?? of catching up?....
Philippines was a US ally end of story
This guy is talking about vassal state, now Philippine is vassal state of America.
Jan Van de Berg We are not a vassal state of no one, China, Russia and the US are all our friends. We are not a warmongering country like the US 😂😂😂😂.
If that would be the case then and we look at the alternative being a vassal of china(myanmar, pakistan, north korea) then the former would be 100x much better...😂😂😂
🇨🇳 illegally occupied & militarized 🇵🇭 territories in the West Philippine Sea & are shamelessly harassing & bullying Filipino people in their own territorial waters & EEZ. Meanwhile, the 🇺🇸 entered into a military bases agreement with The Ph which the latter approved. Therefore, it’s a no brainer who the Ph should side with. 😂😂😂
The HongKong dude got twisted tongue there mixing and flipping stuff up
PH's choice - Prosperity or deep rooted Poverty. I don't think PH can make any decision other than decided by superpower.
Some people value their freedoms/autonomy over money. Democracies are priceless.
as if 80% of chinese population is not poor..😂
@@alasdos9293 800+m out of poverty i.e.6x PH population.
@@u2ber888 800m out of poverty what about the other 600m chineses?
@@alasdos9293There economy is better than the Philippines even though they aren't a democracy. 😂
The last time the Philippines did the balancing act and supported the U.S. in their base was the "Gulf of Token incident" and later the Vietnam War started!!!! History cannot be repeated and this time the war will be on Philippine soil! Keep your balancing act on your own regions!
Go back to chinese websites. Your propaganda isnt needed in the Philippines. You won't disrupt the brotherhood.
Philippines never played a balancing act in Vietnam war, in fact, we also participated in Vietnam War together with the Americans, don't know where you are getting your facts though.
@@ungas024 Maybe you should ask Henry Kissinger and his strategy over Communism and the Domino Effect that he and other implemented.
Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤
Good to investigate and learn about Phillipine historical events during F. Marcos Presidency, Clarke, Subic airbase, Aqunio incident and what led to the People Power Revolution.
Lol, the issue right now its about the past people power revolution.. We are in the present now.. We are now doing the balancing between this superpower as to benifit from it as well...dont go back to the past theres nothing to do with the present time..
There is a bigger fish to fry, my friend.
Phillipines need to evolve away from the need to have a bigger brother in the world and become it's victor of international relations by itself for itself. true confidence is not from the barrel of a gun but how bright you can shine as light is bright and makes you blink lol
Philippines like many smaller nations needs alliances. Its good for all nations actually.
Keep dreaming then 😂
Filipinos are devoid of such thinking, they wanted to be treated with respect but also acts like an American satellite state in the same time 😂
@@khust2993Exactly! Always begging for this or that. Never seen such low confidence. Even Cambodia got more respect.
@@pleiadesstarr453 Ahem. PH and US has a Mutual Defense Treaty for 50 years now. lmao 🤣
The most dangerous place to stand is in the middle of the road!