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In sum, it's important to keep in mind that Realism and Realist Theory are not fully the same as Realpolitik.
One is a philosophy. Another is a story about mechanisms. Another is an approach to foreign policy.
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These are the Pro-China narratives that some groups are spreading:
1. CLAIM: Claiming that speaking up against China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea will lead us into a war.
FACT: Exposing China's aggression is not inciting war. By keeping our political leaders and countrymen aware of China’s violations of international law, we are safeguarding our country from political manipulation and disinformation. Also, by calling out China’s bad behavior at sea, we highlight which party is really responsible for raising tensions and increasing the likelihood of a kinetic conflict.
2. ARGUMENT: Arguing that our efforts for transparency are solely influenced by the United States.
FACT: Our transparency efforts are driven by our own national interest - the protection of the Philippines’ maritime rights. The Philippine Coast Guard and other government agencies are utilizing their own resources to document and monitor Beijing's aggression in the West Philippine Sea. For instance, the PCG has chosen to embed Filipino news journalists to ensure accurate and unbiased reporting of the events they witness. The PCG does not have editorial control over what these journalists report. Our dedication to transparency is independent of any external influence, and we prioritize the dissemination of factual information to the public.
3. ACCUSATION: Accusing those who are critical of China as anti-Filipino and pro-US.
FACT: Experts and government officials who are critical of China's actions in the West Philippine Sea are driven by their dedication to the Philippines. Their arguments are rooted in international law, such as the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the Philippine Constitution. These individuals take principled positions based on defending our national interests. Instead of offering solutions that prioritize Philippine national interests, they resort to labeling patriotic Filipinos as pro-US in an attempt to discredit them. This aligns with China's narrative that the South China Sea is solely a US-China issue, disregarding the agency of claimant states and the importance of defending our maritime rights based on international law.
Ironically, these individuals claim to be pro-Filipino while promoting Chinese narratives and even contradicting factual reports from Philippine authorities. Their intention is to manipulate public opinion and divert attention from the issue of Chinese aggression. Their strategy revolves around discrediting both the message and the messenger.
Ultimately, their proposed solutions amount to accommodating China's unreasonable and illegal claims, rather than seeking fair and just resolutions that safeguard our national interests. @JeffreyOrdaniel
“Japan believes that the issue concerning the South China Sea is directly related to the peace and stability of the region and is a legitimate concern of the international community including Japan,& thus Japan opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force—”
Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea
Japan expresses serious concern for actions which increase regional tensions including a dangerous action that caused a collision between Chinese and Filipino ships on October 22nd.
https://t.co/UBxT5ccuVl
The VOICE of the PEOPLE was heard! It’s official! The office of VP & DEPED, inter alia, will NO longer have any kind of CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS for next year, per House Leadership, in order to focus on security agencies addressing the REAL THREATS in WEST PHILIPPINE SEA!!!
In the boundless space a shared world unfurls, eternal question was asked in the cosmic swirls:
“Could we once more intertwined our fate?”
Her voice was delicate but weight.
That's a hard problem to solve, especially since there is a troublesome causal challenge: does the system impact the agents or do the agents impact the system? How do you even untangle that?
https://t.co/fLVfJ65SSL
This conference seeks papers with a regional focus on the study of the Chinese in the Philippines, with a special emphasis on locations outside of Metro Manila.
For information, visit the event's website: https://t.co/hy1l9Nnm3I