A Chinese naval ship has made its way to the Philippines, not to encroach on the country’s waters but to pay a “friendly” visit. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
Chinese-Filipino guests included students from different schools and business representatives from the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc.
Beijing has militarized and continues to occupy parts of the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea, or the waters within the country’s 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone.Chinese coast guard or navy vessels routinely block or shadow Philippine ships carrying out supply missions to islands in the disputed sea that host Philippine garrisons, according to Manila.
The ship’s visit is the first under President Marcos. Chinese navy ships last visited the country in 2017 and 2019 under then President Rodrigo Duterte, who, while being hostile to the United States, fostered warm ties with China in exchange for trade and investment pledges. Under Mr. Marcos, Manila has strengthened its alliance with Washington and has vowed that the country “will not lose an inch” of territory as unease grows in the region over Chinese maritime activities.The President said last week, however, that the Philippines had not shifted away from China. “As to the differences between China and the Philippines, certainly they exist, but it is not something that will define our relationship,” he said.
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