Madness on High Seas: Exploring the South China Sea (2014) | Foreign Correspondent
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- Eric Campbell takes us on a journey to a place few outsiders ever get to experience - the place some say could be the trigger for the world's next major conflict - the Spratly Islands, smack bang in the middle of the oil-rich South China Sea.
In an Australian television exclusive, he catches a series of boats to reach the remote chain of islands and coral reefs that are claimed by no fewer than six countries - China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei.
Many of the so called "islets" are simply specks of submerged rock in the middle of nowhere, but have been built up by competing nations over the years in order to bolster their claims of ownership.
There are military forces from different countries living on different islands, often within shouting distance of each other.
They're probably the most contested islands in the world. It's believed the undersea bed in the region is rich in oil and gas, it's an important shipping lane, and there are vast fishing grounds to be exploited.
"We call our island group the submerged Saudi Arabia of the Philippines", the mayor of one island tells Foreign Correspondent. Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon runs a municipality with just 150 residents - Kalayaan, which means Freedomland in the local language.
Posing as fishermen, Campbell and his crew go to Ayungin Shoal, where besieged marines live on a rusting, scuttled ship on the submerged reef.
Chinese maritime forces attempt to stop them in a high-speed chase.
The crew managed to reach the shallow coral before the vessels could block them.
They found a group of hungry marines living on fish they catch on the reef as Chinese ships circle the reef 24 hours a day.
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I love how ABC does such great work. Thanks for posting.
To the marine's on the island thank you for your service from a ex solider from Australia may god bless you and keep you all safe .
We all have your BACK if China get stupid the world the people of the world well fight for freedom freedom freedom freedom and don't forget Freedom will WIN every time, we stand with you,
The Marines are inspirational. Maybe the government will give them an armed boat to get supplies.
What sort of armed boat are we talking about but ? Could start a shooting conflict.
@mas360 this show mas made in 2014. Surely Pres. Aquino.The one who loves US and hates China so much has done something to make those Marines lives better in the Ayungin Shoal....oh wait.
@mas360 well how am I suppose to respond to a prejudist, naive, typical westerner air head like you? Even if I say yes you'd never believe me would you? It seems you have decided already what's what. So I say it would be a waste of my time convincing you otherwise.
@mas360 get off your moral high horse, you'd know what I'm talking about
Sorry all, I'm not sure who's commenting on what, I'll leave you to it.
Wow...great reporting...hoping these people are left in peace
China is causing conflict World Wide, they want everything and don't want to pay for it. They are circumnavigating Australia's Northern Neighbours lending these impoverished Nations millions of dollars knowing they can never repay the loan. Idiot's in Canberra are doing nothing for fear of upsetting these Raiders. It will eventually come to a head, the only one in the world that is standing up to China is the United States, in Australia Politicians and Government are terrified upsetting the Chinese will collapse our economy, the question that is not being asked, how can one of the richest resource Countries in the World be put in such a position by the Chinese?.
AND, the majority of it is absolute Rubbish. At Bunnings 8 out of 10 items have Made in China on the back. If 20% hade Made in Australia on it what impact would that have on the Countries Unemployment Rate?. There are creditable solutions to lower our Unemployment rate, none of them are coming from Canberra.
The Philipinos are great people and our friends and allies. Great sailors and fishermen!
Those Filipino Marines extending freedoms universal salute to tyranny in a single middle finger. They should host pacific islanders there. They would pay them! Fishing, rice sunshine war stories. hello! I am goin'
This is the best first-hand information, and the clearest narrative on this subject that I have seen. Even though it is apparently 5 years old. Thanks very much Mr. Campbell :-)
If China claims these parts because of the name of the sea, using the same principle, India could also claim the whole of Indian Ocean. Italy should change its name to Atlantis and claim the whole of Atlantic Ocean. Talk about outrageous claims.
@mas360
You Afraid?
You have not even tried.
It's a Mindset bro....
Your big loud mouth Chipmunk president already Announce he is Scared of his fellow Chipmunks...in the End from that Fear that runs through his Veins....these Chipminks were just Laughing at him when he talked about Arbitral Ruling in Haig.
In Filipino....Ginawang Katatawanan mga Tsinggoy yong Duwag na Amo mo. ( China just made a Mockery out of him when he brought up the topic of the Arbitral Ruling). That's what he got for being An Honorary Coward/Duwag!
@mas360
Yup sharpen your Own Boy.
Your Lord Duterte is in Bed w/ Xi...Now Xi making fun of Him. He is Xi Lapdog.😅😅😅
So go Ahead Boy.
@mas360 >>India nor Italy has the military/naval might to back up their claim like China does.
F the Chinese government 👎
The human spirit is Inspirational. Love and respect to the marines 💝
Well done to Eric and ABC Australia for highlighting what the 6 nations are doing concerning the heavily disputed Spratly Islands.
Sadly very few people really care what is going on because they have their own problems at home unless of course you live in the area or there is an oil tanker crash and everything, all the reefs and the fish in this delicate eco system are wiped out by an oil slick.
Yet the eco system is being trashed by the Chinese anyway with their 24/7 remodelling of the ocean floor, surely this is what the United nations are for which is to protect the environment so why not declare that the entire place a world heritage site and protect it for future generations.
This is all quite ironic especially when you look back to the days of the British and their empire building in previous centuries, when they were land grabbing and taking valuable resources and turning them into cash.
As for the small detachment of Philippine Marines on the scuttled ship, we can only imagine what they must do day after day and what happens to their non disposable waste, the plastic wrappings of their supply parcels and all their poo and wee that builds up day after day, I doubt that it's stored on their rust bucket of a ship, presumably it all goes into the delicate and sensitive surroundings.
@mas360 The trouble is that they don't want to start a conflict with anybody that might fight back, but you are right they should protect the whole area and I thought that was what the UN was for.
@mas360
USA made China Great...
It created a hungry, greedy Chipmunks....but never tested in the battle.
@mas360
Sure as if the world doesn't know China....go to $ store. Everything is a $.
Let them fight...they don't have that Mongolian/Japanese fighting spirit.
@mas360
Common sense We Asian knows...Made in China...it breaks easy, it does not last long, in other words their "Missiles" made in China will go right back to them.
Got it Bro?
FYI...your stuffs you buy in $stores it's only 50 cents worth if you go to Asian markets. That's how China and US buzniss fools you.
Wow, is that all the Philippines government can give it's Military to fend off the Chinese that's something out of the stone age....pretty sad....maybe the government should go after the money the "Marcos family" stole from the Filipino people and build a true Military base.
Long live the Philippines...from your American friends...we respect and love you all :)
The constitution limits military funding after despot Marcos was overthrown . Kinda like Japan after ww2 and even when demoncrats wants to rid of 2nd amendment rights in 🇺🇸. They were trying to improve social services before military. They need both - it’s years of mismanagement, corruption after ph got its independence. They also suffer from brain drain like what is happening in hk but the real tragedy is the disintegration of family as most mothers works as domestic workers outside ph since ph could not attract foreign investments due to the high level of corruption in ph. PH is indeed a paradise lost. Sometimes I feel that it would have thrived better like hk if 🇺🇸 never left like Guam . Much like HK not wanting to be under communist 🇨🇳 CCP, PH faces same threat as HK due to high debt from communist 🇨🇳 and really bad governance by 💩du30
@@ehm2943
Yes I understand most of what your saying and I hope things change for the Philippines....but it still makes me sick to see Imelda Marcos still to this day proudly flaunting her wealth...with absolutely no guilt ! When I travel to the Philippines to see friends we feed the poor people on the street when ever we can....I'm an American...and I love the Philippines, and it's people.....just like General Douglas MacArthur once did....Long live the Philippines & it's people :)
marcos did not stole something... its the next administration.. philippines was so strong in marcos time.. even US is jealous
Calling calling respond...Its a blessing who is Already leader there who got already plan to improve the natural resources to top on our KALAYAAN ISLAND... God Bless !!!
China always say Philippines is a friend. Some friend we have !
@mas360 it goes both ways, or at least it did. Now Duterte seems to have got wiser, at least regarding China.
The CCP always lie and break deals.
Just watch HK, or the absolutely in no way militarised islands.
Filipino people are some of the kindest, most respectful, undaunted , intelligent, human beings on this planet. Arohanui (Big love) from Aotearoa / New Zealand. Kia kaha. ( Be strong)
@mas360 same all over the world dude.
@mas360 the human traits you describe can be attributed to people all over the world. Some are bad, some are good. To label ALL people with a flaw on the basis of ethnic or cultural grounds is disingenuous to say the least.
@mas360 I am unconcerned with your opinion. If you desire more clarity , my comments on this video can be perused at your convenience. I suspect you are young and impressionable and have travelled little in your life. If you are old and well travelled then I suggest you have seccumbed to a narrow view on the complexity of life. Best wishes to you.
@mas360 your last sentence is something I absolutely agree with you on. All the best mate.
that LST is hilarious. It's like a scene out of Waterworld.
Awesome doco. Thanks ABC .. thanks for taking US on this tour .. much we can do to assist
This is the very tough situation being soldier in the philipines. They really inspired the young generation to have a patriotism and to defend their country seriously!
old smuggler trick get them to follow in your wake then slide a fishing net off the stern to tangle the pursuit craft's props... if it is a jet boat you are screwed
old smuggler perhaps if you have the time and money to get their you could aid there efforts. Unless you have something better to. Not a criticism, I would if I could.
Imperial Japan: We own the Pacific. China: Hold my TsingTao
HAHAHAHAHA
Yes Imperial Japan. Try simulated Imperial United States.
Though China didn't beat Imperial Japan, and the CCP had even less to do with that. They just used the whole war to prepare for the civil war, to overthrow the nationalists when they were done fighting the Japanese.
The CCP could not even have taken power if not for the Japanese, they should praise them if anything.
My heart is in the Philippines.
Nice work ABC and Eric Campbell. To those Marines standing watch: HUR-rah!
This was really a well put together documentary..Even tho it was from ABC
Brave with an eye on the future, thankfully for the rest of us.
Paging all BILLIONAIRES AND Millionaires and all citizens of the Philippines to contribute financially, materially and other things for the sake of our Philippine territory. Thank you and May God bless us all and God bless Philippines. May the Holy Spirit shine upon us and filled and guide us on what to do. In Jesus Name Amen Amen and Amen
The problem; they're all Chinese.
Excellent on the water reporting thank you 👍
Destroying reefs for boat fillers? Isn't that a crime against our planet?
Great documentary. Great Video.
It makes me feel a way seeing so many people speak English.
And no Filipino worshiper stands with Lord D in favor of China 😂
How utterly shameful that these honourable Marines are forced to live on this rusting hulk of debris in such appalling conditions.
Having to catch fish simply to stay alive and living in unimaginably bad conditions akin to shipwrecked mariners from a fictional novel.
It is to be hoped that the conflict does not escalate to the point of the novel SSN...
My hearts go out to the proud warriors who do what they can with what they have good job Philippine soldiers you're keeping your keeping your children safe they should never suffer guard your borders well
Madness on High Seas: Exploring the South China Sea (2014) | Foreign Correspondent
These men can fight. But with out the right knowledge and equipment.. It's a loosing battle..
When the Chinese islands are done, the US will take them, and give them to the Philippines.
The damage to the reef will be irreversible unfortunately. If you missed it, China is using machinery tor churn the reef coral, into grit that is used to develop their chosen atolls. It is really sad. It could be a magnificent reef tourist destination and as said, incorporating eco oil drilling to benefit all countries involved.
6:05. Is it just me, or does the island aerial view look like a warship is laying across the island?
"Here's our beautiful pristine island waiting to be developed"...what a depressing statement...
zeKe It all depends on what'' Developed'' really means. And how they see ''developed''.
@@dropperknot contextually it seemed like he was referring to commercial development....now, that could have been due to the final edit....but I'm highly dubious of that.... a foreboding statement nonetheless.
27:15 China abides by international law.. when it's convenient.
I wonder if "Extinction Rebellion" will go out there and approach the Chinese ships, protesting about the destruction of the reefs, the corals and wildlife????? Not much chance I guess - too far from Surbiton & Richmond - I mean, whatever would they do for coffee, in the absence of a "Costa" or a "Starbucks" !!!!!!!!! We need say no more.
1. There is no climate emergency. (just wanton destruction by China and others of areas of the planet).
2. Jeffery Epstein did not kill himself.
These tiny parcels of land in the midst of a vast ocean (sea) are highly likely to be a scene of conflict, death and overt imperialism, by China, Vietnam and others...….why is it that some wars are fought in what should be left alone to be paradise?? And we all ask - why can't human beings just live their lives and get on?? Answer in both cases: POLITICIANS!!!!
This is an interesting report, thanks.
Use a sparrow helicopter to bring supply.
The heroes!
Congratulations Eric....Massively important coverage and intel for the reality of the situation in the SCS.
The Canadian Halifax Class Frigate, HMCS Regina recently exercised her rights under the Law of the Sea legislation, taking passage through the straights.
Global Television did a report with one her correspondents aboard and the comments section on the Tube was filled with hundreds of displays of ridicule derision calling out '' Little wannabe Imperial Canada Navy'' and ''Yankee lackeys'' with ''your antique rusty little navy'' by VPN trolls...with ''Western names.'' just goes to show how sensitive the PRC are... placing their eyes everywhere....and what a major Flash point this theatre really is.
Messing with the Phillipines,would be like calling out Chuck Norris after you had to many beers 🍺🍺
Chuck Norris no match for Bruce Lee.
@@wallylee8470 Chuck would win as Bruce lee have been dead in a long time.
It’s no different with their history of madness. It keeps on repeating itself
1:26 is like a mission briefing in Ace Combat
ALL YOU NEED CEMENT AND MIXED IT WITH CORALS AND YOU CAN MAKE GOOD FOUNDATIONS TO CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS AND PORTS FOR THE NAVY, MARINES AND SOLDIERS.
16:00 This is the first time I've heard about coral reefs being an issue to anyone. After hearing about how China (PRC) has been making islands in the S. China Sea, I was kinda shocked no one was complaining about coral reefs being destroyed. So I figured, they must not be destroying anything too important while creating islands.
you must have lived under a rock
For Affirmative Action Constructive Resolution, Ff should be done:
• The Navy should shift should be close, on standby-alert-call (SAC) for Assistance, whenever supply is being done; And,
• An Scheduled-Monthly-trip (SMT) for Postal, Medical, Gov’t services, and Supply Provision for Kalayaan Municipality, to include supply to Ayungin Shoal Military Guard on old boat;
• “Parola ay kailangan maitayo na para sa Masamang Bagyo At May-silting giya sa mandaragat o mangingisda na walang” navigational equipment. Lighthouse manned by official Coast Guard and NAVAL station must be constructed for Defense and Emergency purpose.
Thanks for sharing.....
Its better to Push the repair..... it will send a message.
Note: Not honoring the courts decision is considered rebellion to government.
Duterte should be tougher on China
He is too busy worrying about being Assasinated by Jewmerica who have been supporting ISIS the Philippines educate yourself
Patrick Fuchs ....yeah Duterte is a China puppet.....paid and bought.
I think the President of the Philippines likes to hear himself speak like Castro did.
@Shawn Clark
Haha😂😂😂
These Poor Filipino soldiers...for the meantime..
Just keep fishing, just keep fishing.
Nah. Xi his bf would be furious.
Does the Philippines school have a PayPal account?
If the communist respected laws then none of this would be necessary. All the countries could agree to share the wealth as they all sort of overlap claim. While all this goes on, China just keeps working exploiting what they want and nobody will stop them as we trade with them so its tricky of course.
I cried while watching this vedio..
My Great grandfather died when his Navy ship hit them at full steam during the night
Send in as many Western Allies as possible. All of them in fact.But don't tell anybody, we must keep it to ourselves :)
What's that Shelly? There is a rock on the Spratly island claimed by Chris of China Uncensored. Ooo the CCP wont like that.😁
Someone has been reading Chris's favorite newspaper, the Global Times.
Around 6:20 - dolphins be crazy 😂😂😂
Good Job, thank you.
ABC will give Filipinos full support as long as they can and willing to fight with China!
Latest Philippine news. Duterte is Asking Filipino citizens now how to Deal with China...😅😅😅
His term is almost done and he knows he has not done Anything but made himself a lapdog of Xi. Now he's leaving it again to the lawyers to bring it up again to UN tribunal.
An attack on the Philippines would be like an attack on America. Japan is also building it's Army and Navy.
and there goes the empire
@mas360 the Navy gets involved China will have 72 hours to vacate that island and at 72 hours whatever China named that island will be under the sea
I don't know why the only airlift things once a month. They could air drop a lot of things very close to the ship so that the Chinese couldn't stop them. They could use faster boats like 'cigarette racers'. They might be able to move a barge into position next to the ship in the middle of the night. Just some thoughts.
yes these men are inspirational, & they need some support from australia or usa
Typical! Chna thinking it owns the lot..Smh
@mas360 No, China doesn't own any of them, but as they got a far bigger economy, airforce and navy there are not much the rest can do as long as they not standing together.
Vietnam needs Brahmos missiles and the will to use it against Chinese ships and bases in Vietnamese territorial waters, the Philippines need a new government that are willing to stand up to China and to have more US help to do so. Malaysia needs to support the other two.
But first, they all need to agree on who own witch islands. Unbelievable that they all don't see that their division are the reason the PLA navy can get away with what they are doing.
India, Thailand and the US need to enforce a naval blockade against CCP China.
@mas360 But Vietnam can't battle the PLA Navy in the open sea, their subs can at best deny the complete control if they dare to fire that is. Vietnam need Brahmos missiles to even the ods.
Singapore has the biggest navy of any Southeast Asian countries. They are not that far behind Thailand in airpower to.
Indonesia has a bigger military spending then Vietnam, but they are less capable I believe.
@mas360 They possibly could in India joined in. Anyway, they could blockade all ships to CCP China and hurt them immensely. If China came to them and they had the advantage of shorter supply lines, ground-based planes, missiles, and radar systems, the PLA nave would be in trouble. If the US joins in with its allies it's not even a contest.
Don't dream that you have an airport while there is no dock
I like how even with how bad these people have it, their mayor still manages to smile.
1:58 the 9-dashed line is nearly comical... how it hugs the shores of every country in the area....
It's like Cartman would have shared a cake.
2014 is like a hundred years ago concerning this issue. I bet that Island is now a well-stocked military supplydepot masquerading as a naval airbase under the coastguard, with a deepwater-port thrown in for good measure.
When will the ASEAN Community stand together to rename the northern sea as the Northern ASEAN Sea?
They need to send a few thousand ships out there at once and build an Island like China's doing. Can't stop them all! Good luck to the marines, China needs as much pushback as they can get.
But Philippines too poor cant not afford so sad sad
Australia just wants a weak country to hold the oil rights so it can negotiate drilling rights more favorably. Just look at East Timor and the underhanded tactics we used to exploit a new nation's mineral wealth, got caught, got taken to international court, lost and threw a hissy fit.
Yeah, we really did support their independence in the late 90s from Indonesia for democratic reasons. Honest!
The deployments are not military personnel, but actually uniformed and armed economists. This is because unless detailed exploratory survey is not made whether the oil and gas presence is economically viable of not cannot be known. Geological indication of oil and gas is useless until detailed study is done and no nation could do that this far it seems. Fish is oil for the mouth and stomach. So the most the uniformed military economists are achieving is the fishing potential
But of course situated so far out at sea - a linear distance far exceeding even the land area of those countries, most reasonably the reefs, atolls and islands belong to none, these are squatters and occupiers. So perhaps let them armed uniformed military economists continue to run into each other
Keep up the fight.!
A oil field thats not hard on the enviroment ? show me that technoligiy pleaes
all the island construction on the atolls are surly even worse.
They shouldn't waste that Grey Water, they should use it to irrigate food crops...
It’s called the East Sea not the SCS, in Vietnam 🇻🇳
We call it West Philippine Sea. Who ever named it South China Sea I'm sure Europeans either blind or crosseyed who can't see that there are Countries called Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei that occupy that Pacific ocean.
It's the southeast Asian sea to me.
Whats that other Australian news youtube channel where people can't comment or like/dislike any of their videos? I think it's 60 Minutes Australia?
Well it's nice to see, not every media cooperation suppresses free speech in Australia
Yep, those guys just nip it in the bud by banning comments on every single video. I always forget and scroll down to the section only to be greeted by “Comment Section has been disabled” and get mad all over again.
Here in America where free speech is the biggest deal ever, rightly so, we really don’t know what to do because all social media companies are censoring viewers in various ways. It truly is a a nightmare. The algorithms Google uses manipulates the search results. A Harvard researcher has estimated these manipulations could affect our elections but 2-10 million votes. It’s estimated that last election millions of votes were steered to Hillary.
@@jennymisteqq695 If that true, it just goes to show, that no mater how much google, facebook and microsoft pushes some candidate, the people vote will prevail and people are getting smarter every day. I don't think social media will have an as great effect again, this next election, what will have an greater effect, is independent civilians letting their voice be heard, either on youtube or other platforms. And in there lays my biggest feat.. People idolize people. So if eg. Logan Paul goes out and says vote for Bernie, i think it will influence more votes than any adjustments to an algorithm ever would. And that scares we, because it's easier to corrupt a single influencer and his team, than it's is to corrupt 10.000+ programmers and engineers to probe and adjust a search algorithm to an subjective choice.
Main I think you’re wrong, but I’ve attached a clip of Dr. Epstein who studied the Google effect in-depth.
He’s a psychologist and was even the editor of Psychology Today. A very influential magazine with a H U G E subscription base.
Well, he talks about his qualifications.
He talks about the influence Google’s tactics have on *undecided voters.* It’s astounding.
Watch it and tell me what you think.
th-cam.com/video/rNvgl38TLvI/w-d-xo.html
Main This clip is of Dr. Epstein talking about his long career of being a research psychologist. He also talks more about his research on Googles influence.
And 2-10 million votes steered to one candidate can change election results.
A lot of states that Trump won it was only by a “razor thin” margin.
@@jennymisteqq695 I love Trump
Voiceover style is more appropriate for a children's tv show.
These people are amazing..it goes to show no matter how bad your doing there always people worse off..n..they are doing there best n staying in high spirts...thank you
Don’t buy cheap made Communist Chinese products your money goes to their military expansionism.
8:45 vietnam siezes pugad island 3kms away, but china is the only problem, might as well let vietnam take the rest since no one has a problem with it lol.
Taiwan claims 9 dash line too.
I mean, they have their priorities, the Chinese, with a basketball court being amongst the crucial necessities like a wind turbine.
Not anymore they became aggressive while we are suffering from covid.
Probably the name is south China Sea.. lol... if the philipino government is richer things will be different.
when they threw the US military out in the 80s during aquino the economy plummeted . the US was easily half their GDP
and powerful
It's the southeast Asian sea to me.
Mines, have those guys toss them all over the place and make them magnetic. We have some old WWII wooden minesweepers they could have. Sink yourselves a nice new shiny Chinese coast guard cutter to live on.
The Chinese could easily kill them all but they aren't resorting to murder. You however are suggesting the Phillipines do resort to murder. How long do you think that war would last?
@mas360 The CCP, can't be allowed to get away with it, or soon they will try to conquer the whole world.
I wanna see destroyed CCP reclaimed islands and sinking PLA ships before they get too strong for anyone to stop.
Or better a naval blockade that forces the CCP from power and breaks up China.
Taiwan should be a recognized sovereign country.
Hong Kong should be a sovereign City-state.
Tibet should again be there own country.
The Uighurs should have there own country and the Chinese should mostly live.
The rest of China should be divided into at least 4 countries, like in the real old days. But they should work towards democracy.
Until all that happens, no ships should be allowed to sail to of from China.
@mas360 but they have no way to break a naval blockade. There is no way for CCP China to get the materials for production and oil any other way than by the sea.
The mainland Chenise people only accept the CCP's rule as long as they can see there living standards raising.
With a naval blockade, their society will implode.
@mas360 Beijing and Manilla have already come to agreement ! they have no problems with each other! China also negotiating with Vietnam and Malaysia and Borneo!
The Americans and Australians have to butt out! Non of there business
Freedom of Navigation is a storm in a teacup, China has always allowed trade with others, no merchant ships or aircraft have been turned away only navel vessels and planes when they become to close to Chinese territory!
Chinese Navy is there to protect china and other weaker Asian nations from America and Australian invaders!
The algorithms of certain games I've played tell me you cant win and you cant lose the balance is in Decision. A. Switch off
Hey, know thine enemy...
i thought he will say this is our beautiful island waiting to be seized....
When you only have fishing boats to transport your goods, and don't even have the budget to finish a jetty... and barely any naval and aerial support
It is sad, really sad, especially considering how many natural resources and manpower the Philippines have. (I'm from Taiwan, so I'm comparing my country with theirs)
Yes, Philippines do not have the budget to upgrade its defence. Most of the budget also goes to the deployment of soldiers and police to zones where communists and extremist groups exist. Sad thing was when china stopped vessels with food going to one of the station in the sea. It seems they really want them to die.
A couple Chinese coast guard ships need to mysteriously sink.
How about a couple of American carriers? Those are worse
You obviously have no concept of the military forces stationed throughout these islands, on the ones they have already developed. What China is doing is criminal and needs to be stopped.
@@Lyn4817 I suggest we focus on the world's current biggest threat, US. Then we will look at China
@@carlosgomez1706 why don't we let america help them that needs the help and people who don't like america move to Venezuela
@@steveolson69 because not everyone wants America, majority at least. Actually I think us is at an all time low.
a husband helping a wife do a laundry. proven a gender equality, true gentleman..
Very brave fellows!
These poor marines
I am concerned that Japan is trying to discharge radioactively contaminated water into the sea.
When did Philippine exist as a country? And when did China have the islands on its map?
Thank you so much sir for covering a video to our Philippines territory so that many people will know how China harassing and invaded our beautiful islands god bless you sir
You can get Eric there by boat but can't get supplies there the same way. Hmm.
Don't you know Philippines has been part of China since ancient times? Don't the Chinese have a map drawn 80 years ago that justifies that? Actuality doesn't that mean the Portuguese own China, they have maps from the 1500s.
Might is right. Has been the case since we were cavemen. It's unfortunate but it's just the way it is. I'm sure if any of the other countries in the area had a chance of seizing land too they would do it too. Just look at the islands they showed that Malaysia and Vietnam built.
Show us the Map.
Am bored
Kev these islands belong to them, not to China.
The China owns everything in the world. If we live long enough. They will come up with a map to convince you. They don't even own Taiwan and Hong Kong. The Chinese there don't even think they are Chinese. China has no friends.
Historically Việt Nam administered those islands even in feudal days.. there are records.. the Philippines occupied some when the Vietnam was busy fighting each other.. bad reporting .
All guts and no glory. Sad. Today's Inquirer headline shows a battleship/frigate to be sent to Palawan. Why not here at Ayungin Shoals to protect the Marines....???
It is the South Sea now. Because China is so drunk with power and keeps getting confused.
Were are the hundreds of thousands of Filipino's that live in the US ? If they were to form a group to donate $100 US each to buy supplies . At a 50 to 1 rate it could be hundreds of millions Filipino pesos .Were is there national hero the boxer Pacquiao's donation (spelling not sure ) . He's worth ten's of million US dollars.
There are many Filipino's that remit money already that supports most of the people in the country.
It will be a lot easier to settle with China if everybody else is already in agreement. Right now I don't think there are any two countries who agree on the boundaries.
You know what they should do is they should purchase a bunch of little boats and just have the boats attach themselves to the wrecked boat to make some sort of floating island around the wrecked boat at least that way these guys can get better accommodations