How the Philippines could Avoid an Invasion of Taiwan

In the event of an Chinese invasion of Taiwan, it would be crucial for China to isolate the island. One of the most important chokepoints, however, is currently controlled by the Philippines, who allow U.S. forces to be stationed nearby.

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[blackdot_poppunk]

As Indonesians, our country has a non-aligned attitude that does not take sides with anyone. But some of us hate china and some hate america. But if one of them attacks our Filipino brothers we are ready to fight with the Filipino people.
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[ovaaaaaL]

For those that support China, remember that the Philippines rejected the renewal of lease agreements of the US air and naval bases in the Philippines during the 1990s and didn't have any significant US military presence until as early as 2012, more than 2 decades or 20 years. This includes Clark Air Base and Subic naval base, 2 of the largest overseas base of the US. Negotiations about the EDCA only became serious in 2010s when China started harassing the Philippine coast guard, Philippine navy, and most importantly Filipino fishermen and started laying claims to the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. For more than 20 years, China was given a chance to prove to the world that in the absence of US presence in the Philippines, that they are a friend, and not some bully. But here we are, in this huge mess. Don't get me wrong, this is no hate against the Chinese people, but towards the Government of China.

[muchafdlolludin]

If you want to fight injustice in your sea against China, don't forget your big brother 🇮🇩. We will always support our ❤️ 🇵🇭.

[bukagon]

Indonesia and Philippines should unite...after all, we both came from the same ancestry...our facial attributes came from the same bloodline...

[nikkosr]

Should anything happened to our Filipino brother, we are ready to help.

Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[bizidoc]

I love Indonesians. In my 26 years or so practice as an orthopedic surgeon in Manila, I have come to treat and get to know many Indonesians. What can I say... definitely those I have met look just like us Filipinos... must be brothers from the same race... only separated by past colonization, language and cultures. I make sure my Indonesian patients know my heart is with them and that I give them the best of me.

[johnconstantinelegaspi]

As a Filipino, I would like to thank our indonesian brothers on this comment section. we love you!

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The EDCA sites would have never been built if only China stopped harassing Filipino ships and honored the arbitral ruling that the Philippines won.

[blacwhit]

Philippine is one of main reason why the possibility of China to attack Taiwan was decrease

[penumbra]

The Philippines is one of the most strategic countries in the Far East. That is both a blessing and a curse.

[Laser]

Philippines and US have current mutual defense treaty. Whoever the commander in chief of the two countries, they have to abide by the treaty agreements. Since China is still grabbing Philippines territorial lands even at the time of the friendly former President Duterte, Philippines realized that diplomacy is not enough. Strengthening its alliance with US is therefore necessary.

[AdriyelGuarteFilms]

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I do hope that none of this ever happens, as a Filipino, I don't view anyone as enemy, we don't have enemies. We lose lives in a war, no one wins in a war, if only we could live in harmony but people just says, that's impossible and just dreams WITHOUT even trying themselves. They just have mindsets of giving up peace already.

[Stephen_Jabs]

Actually China is just a province of Taiwan, Taiwan's govt is the original govt

[peterpater]

When Duterte announced HIS split from the United States he was literally talking about HIMSELF only. The Filipino PEOPLE never "split" from the USA. That is why as soon as Duterte left office as President US-Philippine relations snapped back to normal!

[kylorokx]

Lets give China its greatest humiliating defeat never seen in the modern era. I would love to hear China, the province of Taiwan!

[izfidaAJ]

Neva Forget Y'all #Brotha here! 🇲🇾🇺🇲 #Malaysia #EastMalaysia #EastMalaysian #Borneo #MalaysianBorneo #MalaysiaBorneo #BorneoMalaysia

[Noobie_]

you know you're screwed up if japan goes back to its ww2 fighting spirit

[truthmustprevailalwi]

Wag na po TAYO makipag-alyansa sa bansang sakim at inaangkin lang ang mga isla ng PILIPINAS. Mas mapabuti kung nasa U.S. na TAYO makipagpanig! Para maprotektahan natin ang ating sariling Soberanya at Teritoryo. Team U.S. at Philippines 🇺🇲🇵🇭

[johnlacey]

If the US military bases in Subic Bay and Clark were still there, China would never have encroached on the South China Sea.

[JosephHoggang-bkbk]

With all the bullying and aggression comitted by China against the Philippines in the south China sea, Philippines has no choice but to turn to America for help.