How Is the Philippines Preparing for Conflict in the South China Sea? - Foreign Policy Research Institute

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : This decision, which strengthened the US presence in the Indo-Pacific, marked a new level of action against China as it continues aggressive maritime pursuits in the South China Sea.
43% : In fact, the Philippines' recent efforts to occupy Ren'ai reef, a tiny islet near the Spratly Islands, were "slammed" by China, saying "the Philippines' actions seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty, violate its own commitments, and go against international law and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea signed between China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations."
38% : The building campaigns are most likely forms of preparation for action against Taiwan, which Beijing describes as a "renegade province."
38% : The Coast Guard said in a statement, "The barrier posed a hazard to navigation, a clear violation of international law ...

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