Conversation

The Philippines rolls out the red carpet for the Commander of the China Coast Guard. Meanwhile, a China Coast Guard ship steams back and forth, menacing Philippine Marines posted at Second Thomas Shoal.

Quote Tweet

CNN Philippines

@cnnphilippines

· Jan 13, 2020

China Coast Guard Director General Maj Gen Wang Zhongcai receives arrival honors at the @coastguardph headquarters in Manila. It is the first visit of the CCG to the Philippines, according to Chinese Embassy in Manila | @davidyusantos

Show this thread

1:29 PM · Jan 14, 2020Twitter Web App

Replying to

Even worse, the ship currently visiting the Philippines (CCG 5204) belongs to the same unit as the ship now operating off Second Thomas Shoal (CCG 5402).

Replying to

This is a serious error. I think if the Philippines had played their cards right they might even have gotten the US to assist in resupply and defense of 2TS.

Peter Davidson

@petedavo_world

Jan 15, 2020

If they can't stop pirates and kidnappers using the Sulu Sea, how'd you think they'd fair against a Chinese naval squadron in the South China Sea?

Replying to

If PH think by welcoming such a visit CCG will back down their 9DL claim, they're terribly wrong. It's merely a move behind China SCS's grand strategy.

Replying to

and

While the Philippines are losing sovereignty to China, Indonesia is fighting back. #GoIndonesia!! reut.rs/2t0jUDB

Boycott China Hegemony

@BoycottHegemony

Jan 14, 2020

Shame

Show replies

Replying to

Is it too early to name Philippines as "The Republic of Philippines"?? Soon, they will be a satellite province of China any way- whether in name or of reality.