China’s behavior in the South China Sea is that of a hegemonic rogue state. The only recourse of the Philippines in exploiting its gas in Reed Bank is to have joint patrols in the WPS with its allies and like-minded states.
This year marks the 78th anniversary of Korea s restoration of sovereignty after gaining independence from Japan, but there are still ongoing provocations due to Japanese encroachments into Korean territory. Specifically, Japan s ever-increasing claims to Dokdo, a symbol of Korea s territorial sovereignty.
China cannot exact justice and compensation from the Western colonial powers and Japan by seizing the island territories and maritime zones of ASEAN coastal states and bullying them
IN the aftermath of the August 5 Ayungin Shoal incident in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) which highlighted Chinese efforts anew to prevent the resupply of a detachment sheltering in the BRP Sierra Madre (LST-57), the question that struck the minds of most Filipinos is whether the US, its long-time…