@B.I.B. bro at least some of the billions will make it way to the Ukrainian, while the $15 million aid for us is an insult cause in the first place we never ask for it.
China's SCS Strategy Thread
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Someone said that Huawei alone is investing like $300 million in ASEAN.@B.I.B. bro at least some of the billions will make it way to the Ukrainian, while the $15 million aid for us is an insult cause in the first place we never ask for it.
Good interview from CGTN regarding the prospect from the new incoming government of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. relationship and expectations with the Sino-Philippines and Philippines-U.S. relationship.
There's a strong chatter in the Philippines that this person, a certain retired Political Science and International Relations Professor from the University of the Philippines is being strongly considered by the incoming Bong Bong Marcos Jr. Administration as it's new Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary (DFA) I have serious reservations about her becoming the new head of DFA due to her age being 75 years old. But nonetheless, I tried digging something up about this Professor to get a glimpse of her intellectual insights on foreign policy issues, wether she understands issues from a grand strategic mindset mindful of great power politics that's being revived. To my pleasant surprise she seemed a balanced appraisal of geopolitics and interests and isn't a rabid anti-China or anti-west. Just simply pragmatic.
Here's is one of the interview where I think one can get a glimpse of her world views and understanding of global politics and fault lines.
Supporting article from an opinion piece written by a Filipino intellectual at Global times.
Here's is one of the interview where I think one can get a glimpse of her world views and understanding of global politics and fault lines.
Supporting article from an opinion piece written by a Filipino intellectual at Global times.
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@Bellum_Romanum bro the author is a grandson of the former Senator and VP Salvador Laurel, who Cory Aquino sidelined after he tell her and her adviser about their incompetence. The first victim of cancel politics after EDSA REVOLUTION and one of the more rationale thinker at that time. He is her husband confidant and adviser during his imprisonment BUT all of these are for naught, as Cory is very vindictive, who can blame her after losing a husband in such a violent manner. The opportunist and the returning oligarch see an opening and seizes the moment with the help of the US who kept hostage the Marcos family so that they can influence the new gov't.
So it come to full circle for the Marcos family and the son mission is to restore his father legacy, so expect him to do good, What about the US, well let see who Marcos appoint as Defense Secretary as the previous one is a known AMBOY having serve as Defense attache in Washington DC, Duterte need him to dissuade any coup or misadventure from the American as he learn the ropes to govern Nationally while he set his own policy of detachment from America. And here with the US distracted from her Pivot to Asia as the Ukraine Crisis linger on, most of us here in ASEAN are quietly distancing from the Collective West and are stating their neutrality. We reject the security aspect offered and demand economic and development instead. Will the American heed our demand , of course NOT, they are use to dictate to us her policy, either you take it or we cancel you....lol Now we have a new benefactor and the Collective West can't compete, and IF they ban any Chinese investment in their region, here we welcome them with open arms.
I think it would be a good idea if CNOOC does a JV with a Filipino oil firm and build a LNG terminal on Subic bay
Split the work between CNOOC's own yards and the local yards and maybe get Sinopec in to develop a few downstream O&G plants there. Throw in a few fish farms and Eco tourism resorts to help the smaller end of town, as well as set up a few technical schools to train up the locals. Kind of make it a little hub to utilize the local Filipinos to service other Chinese O&G facilities in the area and make it a hub for the Chinese expats to be based out of.
This would help massively the local economy, while keeping an eye on any potential military activities in the area.
Do something similar down in Palawan & Mindoro, then most of the complaints would be from out of towners while the locals keeps quiet and get rich.
@Godzilla bro there are with PXP a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Corp owned by Manny Pangilinan. Subic is a NO GO cause the American warship will dock and replenish there. I think there are 2 options available one is the Batangas port where Petron already operates an oil refinery plus the necessary logistic with construction of Batangas to Calamba railway finance by the Chinese. Another is Puerto Princesa with proximity and also with Malampaya oil field nearby with its existing infrastructure.I think it would be a good idea if CNOOC does a JV with a Filipino oil firm and build a LNG terminal on Subic bay
Split the work between CNOOC's own yards and the local yards and maybe get Sinopec in to develop a few downstream O&G plants there.
Here it dovetail with BBM campaign slogan of food security and China can help immensely. Not with $15 millions to be given piecemeal by the so called Superpower BUT actual tangible aid that will be long lasting....lol
Mar 8, 2022 — Duterte in 2020 lifted the suspension of oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea, paving the way for the resumption of drilling activities in ...
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Dec 6, 2021 — At the forum “Halalan 2021 Para sa Agrikultura” organized by the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc., Marcos underscored the gains ...
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Mar 16, 2022 — MANILA – In what could be one of his most comprehensive platforms of governance yet, presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Hehe, yeah, hence the exact reason why I suggest planting it there! Throw a big enough carrot and let them decide. If we could own a port in Darwin, right next to where the US marines are based, don't see why it wouldn't be possible anywhere else in the world if the economic returns to the locals are good enough. End of the day, the facilities are neutral/civilian enough and are wealth and job creating assets for Philippines, while the Americans can still dock and replenish there, it'll get a little weird when the marines compete with the Chinese for the umm (You get what I mean). The tourism/local shop/bar owners won't be complaining about it to be sure. It'll keep the Americans honest knowing there are eyes on them everywhere there too, making it a good intelligence gold mine if they don't change their habits.
@Godzilla hahaha yup I know what you mean, the Chinese are known high tipper and usually treat their women better, heck I cook for my wife and my past Filipina girl friend, it's one of our fine attributes....lol
Hehe, yup!
But the key strategy behind these things is to allow the extension of Chinese soft power into South East Asia. You can't make people that hate you like you, and its not worth the effort. But those are only a minority of the people, as most only care about the next meal, or next holiday if they are wealthier, and have their views shaped by the media in their country. Having these kind of businesses etc working there not only inserts a number of high level individuals that display wealth and power and project the country's image, but also quite a number of working class individuals that will intermingle with the locals. Having a Wong and a Alforon working on a the plant down the road together and having a drink at the local bar couple days a week does wonders to what the locals think of you. Kind of like replacing the role of the Western expats in a sense as a first step, but laying the thoughts to the locals that they are the equals to anyone else that comes to their backyard if they work hard enough and develop their country and loose that master/slave thought process. I feel this is kind of what we did in Africa, and that is why we were successful working with the Africans. Having friendly, wealthy countries around China can only benefit her in the long term, and because of her size, she doesn't really need to worry about any of the neighbors growing too big to threaten her hehe.