A maritime law expert believes Beijing is already threatening to use force against Manila in dealing with the West Philippine issues.
This, after a People’s Liberation Army Navy vessel came just half a nautical mile close to the Philippine resupply team during the recent resupply and rotation mission to Ayungin Shoal.“That is already an indication that China is threatening to use force against the Philippines. Probably preparing, as well,” University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea director Atty. Jay Batongbacal told ABS-CBN News on Tuesday.
With China’s actions becoming more aggressive, Batongbacal said the government should stand its ground based on international law and must not be provoked “into making the first move” that would allow Beijing to escalate the matter.
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