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API Podcast Ep14: How far can China go with its provocative measures in the West Philippine Sea?
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API Podcast Ep14: How far can China go with its provocative measures in the West Philippine Sea?

From Coast Guard and Navy ships to research and fishing boats, Chinese vessels have increased presence within the Philippines' exclusive economic zones since the past month. To add fuel to the flame, China's envoy to Manila Jing Quan's remarks last October 15 verged on what the Philippine government considered as a "veiled threat"How far will China's provocation go before it is met with retaliation? How else has Beijing been harassing Manila beyond ICAD tactics over at the South China Sea? In this month's podcast, Asia-Pacific Insights editor-in-chief Manuel Mogato is joined again by resident columnists Ret. Col. Dencio Acop and Rodney Jaleco to assess China's latest acts of aggression. Visit asiapacificinisghts.com for more news and opinion pieces on diplomacy and defense.

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