China's SCS Strategy Thread
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It's all a waste of time
Before at least I would check this thread for some fun or whatever, but with the J-36 reveal, this whole SCS thing is meaningless (insert always-has-been meme)
Philippines and all other claimant states are so far behind that they are not even qualified to be called clowns. And the US is so outmatched in 1IC, and with J-36 soon in 2IC, it's all a big waste of time
Before at least I would check this thread for some fun or whatever, but with the J-36 reveal, this whole SCS thing is meaningless (insert always-has-been meme)
Philippines and all other claimant states are so far behind that they are not even qualified to be called clowns. And the US is so outmatched in 1IC, and with J-36 soon in 2IC, it's all a big waste of time
I feel the same, I don't even post updates to this thread unless someone dies or something. Vietnam is still quieting antagonizing China in the SCS though, they are someone to keep an eye on.
The whole SCS thing is not meaningless. The reaffirmation of the islands/features in SCS is more than just for defense, it is sovereignty. Building islands is not a high-tech or hard endeavour. China did it and so can Vietnam.
If China is unable or unwilling to make Vietnam stop then it too should restart reclamations again, starts with features nearest to Philippines.
From Perplexity AI and DeepSeek SearchPH has declared that the US needs them (perhaps as another disposable cannon fodder?) amid a change in leadership in Washington
PH is still in hot pursuit of the alleged Chinese sea drones in its waters, this time PH claims to have discovered another sea drone near the waters off Bohol island.
Still no reaction or condemnation from the PH side (Or its so-called ally the US who claims to be very concerned about PH national security) about the latest murder of its troops in the southern Philippines by Islamic Terrorists.
Its important to mention that the perpetrators of the ambush are members of the MILF, an Islamic Terrorist organization with whom the PH government signed a peace treaty in exchange for handing over control of the PH Muslim majority provinces to the Islamic Terrorist group's leadership. Part of the peace deal was the "Decommissioning" of the MILF firearms and its armed groups.
After 5 years since the peace deal was signed, we can see how this Decommissioning of arms is progressing smoothly.
The PH leadership is a bunch of fools for trying to provoke China when it can't even deal with local Terrorist groups.
Even worse, it turns out the US had backed this Terrorist group:
No wonder American propagandists like Ray Powell who are very vocal about the perceived security threats by China in Southeast Asia have Nothing to say when Islamic Terrorists kill people.
RESOURCES, RESOURCES, RESOURCES
Muh DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM YOUR BUTT!!
What specific actions did the US take to support the MILF
Based on the WikiLeaks documents and diplomatic cables, the United States took several specific actions to support the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF):
## Diplomatic Engagement
1. Direct meetings: The US held its first official meeting with MILF chairman Murad Ebrahim in November 2007, followed by earlier meetings with other MILF leaders[1].
2. Peace process involvement: Washington had a direct hand in negotiations related to the creation of a Bangsamoro Juridical Entity in 2008[1].
3. Advocacy: US officials engaged with parties at senior levels to push the peace process forward[1].
## Economic Support
1. Funding arrangements: The US planned for socioeconomic project funding in Mindanao to be handled by the World Bank and USAID[1].
2. Resource discussions: US diplomats were involved in negotiations about natural resource control and exploitation in MILF-claimed areas[1].
## Political Backing
1. Constitutional concerns: The US Embassy was aware of and reported on questions about the constitutionality of agreements with the MILF[1].
2. Public relations: The US was advised about advocacy and PR campaigns to prepare for congressional action and plebiscites related to MILF agreements[1].
3. International support: The MILF sought US backing for international protocols supporting peace agreements[1].
## Strategic Interests
1. Counterterrorism focus: US engagement aimed to help remove safe havens for terrorists in Mindanao[1].
2. Resource potential: The US showed interest in Mindanao's oil and gas reserves, potentially preferring to deal with the MILF rather than the national government[1].
While the US claimed to support the peace process, these actions suggest a complex involvement balancing various strategic, economic, and political interests in the region.
Citations:
[1] WikiLeaks: US backed MILF - Inquirer.net
[2] Cable: 08MANILA238_a - WikiLeaks
[3] United States documents leak of the War in Afghanistan - Wikipedia
[4] List of material published by WikiLeaks - Wikipedia
[5] Cable: 05MANILA682_a - WikiLeaks
[6] Five times Julian Assange's Wikileaks exposed dirty secrets of US ...
[7] Are WikiLeaks' Actions Protected by the First Amendment?
[8] Cable: 10MANILA405_a - WikiLeaks
[9] WikiLeaks founder says leaked files tell 'truth' about Iraq war
[10] Cable: 07MANILA2509_a - WikiLeaks
kileaks.org/plusd/cables/07MANILA2509_a.html
Thanks for sharing BR, this piece of information needs to be distributed across the Philippine information space to remind the common Filipino netizen about how their beloved American allies conspired with a Terrorist group to dismember the country.
Whats bizarre is that I'm pretty sure the Filipino elite is aware of what the Americans did but decided to turn a blind eye and pretend no backstabbing has happened. Pathetic.
Meanwhile, PH Ambassador to the United States called for more Typhon missiles to be purchased for the PH army.
Not sure how more Typhon missiles will help improve PH national security, especially when two PH soldiers are killed by terrorists, the best the PH can do is file criminal charges...
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