Tensions between the Philippines, a key U.S. ally, and China are reaching new levels following the latest use of water cannons by two Chinese Coast Guard ships against a Philippines navy boat that resulted in injuries to several sailors.
In this screen grab from video provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a Chinese coast guard ship uses water cannon on a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 as it approaches Second Thomas Shoal, locally called Ayungin shoal, …are reaching new levels following the latest use of water cannons by two Chinese Coast Guard ships against a Philippines navy boat that resulted in injuries to several sailors.
“It’s a really critical hot spot right now that could end up in a bad place,” Adm. Aquilino said. “The continued belligerent and aggressive and dangerous activity by the PRC against our allies in the Philippines is concerning to me.” “The United States reaffirms that Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft — including those of its Coast Guard — anywhere in the South China Sea,” the statement said.The Chinese Communist Party’s top-down command structure for the People’s Liberation Army has created vulnerabilities that could be used by the U.S.
The PLA authors quote communist theorist Friedrich Engels, who wrote that it was “people and their will and bravery, not weapons, that win wars.” Mao Zedong was also quoted by the writers on the need for “command correctness” as a key to winning wars.
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