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U.S.-Philippines Treaty: Navy Ready to Face Off Against China’s Naval Moves

Eugene Park Views  

U.S. Signs Treaty with the Philippines
Navy Activities Guaranteed
Start of Massive Confrontation with China

사진 출처 = 'Military Times'
Military Times

China is currently attempting to control the maritime rights around it to suppress the influence of the U.S. in Asia. The aggressive maritime provocations taking place against Taiwan, the Philippines, and even South Korea and Japan are part of this. These actions continue to showcase China’s naval power to the outside world, inversely diminishing the influence of the U.S.

The U.S. is providing ongoing support to its Asian allies to prevent such maritime expansion by China, primarily by dispatching and stationing U.S. troops to block the spread of China’s influence preemptively. Recently, the U.S. has reportedly secured additional stationing and operational execution of the U.S. Navy in the Philippines by signing a treaty with them.

필리핀에서 상륙 훈련 중인 미 해병대 / 사진 출처 = '미 해병대'
U.S. Navy during landing training in the Philippines / U.S. Navy
필리핀에 배치된 미 해병대의 로켓 전력 / 사진 출처 = '미 해병대'
U.S. Navy rocket power stationed in the Philippines / U.S. Navy

Already Robust U.S.-Philippine Security Relationship
Strengthening Intervention in the South China Sea Conflict

The Philippines has been heavily dependent on the U.S. for security. As a result, the U.S. military, including the Navy, has maintained a robust security relationship by conducting numerous joint training with the Philippine military. Recently, the U.S. continued its aggressive military support for the Philippines, including the placement of military bases and Patriot anti-aircraft missiles in the country.

This support for the Philippines seems aware of China’s military activities in the South China Sea. Taiwan and the Philippines are essential to block China’s advance into the South China Sea. Therefore, it is safe to say that the increase in U.S. military support for these countries is a silent pressure indicating that the U.S. will intervene more actively in the military tension situation in the South China Sea.

국군과 훈련 중인 미 해병대 / 사진 출처 = 'PACOM'
U.S. Navy training with national forces / PACOM
일본에 배치된 미 해병대 / 사진 출처 = 'The Japan Time'
U.S. Navy stationed in Japan / The Japan Time

Strengthening the Defense of the First Island Chain
Massive Confrontation with China

The Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan are at the forefront of the first island chain, where the Chinese Navy can be most active. The fact that the areas where China is causing conflicts with neighboring countries with powerful forces, including aircraft carriers and fighters, are stationed near the first island chain is no coincidence. For the U.S. military, the purpose of calming the anxieties of friendly countries is not to be ignored, even if it means blocking China’s moves.

Currently, the U.S. has stationed troops, large or small, in all these countries, and recently, the U.S. has actively strengthened these stationed forces. The Philippines and Taiwan are examples, and it was recently reported that an additional U.S. Navy would be stationed in Japan, showing the U.S.’s intention to form a stronger anti-China defense line in the conflicts in East Asia.

필리핀 선박에 레이저를 쏘는 중국 경비정 / 사진 출처 = 'The Eurasian Times'
Chinese patrol boat firing laser at Philippine ship / The Eurasian Times
훈련 중인 대만 곡사포 / 사진 출처 = '연합뉴스'
Taiwanese artillery in training / Yonhap News

Tense East Asia

As a result, a new conflict relationship, represented by China and the U.S., is escalating in East Asia. The credibility of many military experts pointing out East Asia as the most likely place for a third world war to break out is relatively high when considering these points.

Eugene Park
content@www.kangnamtimes.com

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