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China takes Philippine atoll
Philstar ^ | March 2nd, 20016 | Jaime Laude

Posted on 03/01/2016 6:17:32 PM PST by ch.man

MANILA, Philippines – The Chinese have taken over another traditional Filipino fishing ground near Palawan where they have stationed up to five ships to keep local fishermen at bay, sources said.

Now effectively under Chinese control is Quirino or Jackson Atoll, which has been a rich source of catch for a long time for fishermen from Palawan, Southern Luzon, Western Visayas and even Manila.

Gray and white Chinese vessels have not left the atoll, which Filipino fishermen also call Jackson Five, because of the existence of five lagoons in the area.

The Chinese are claiming almost the entire South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea. Manila is contesting Beijing’s claim before an international arbitral court based in The Hague.

Filipino fishermen lamented the Chinese vessels would not allow them to come near or linger in the Quirino Atoll.

(Excerpt) Read more at philstar.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: atoll; atollprc; china; chinaaggression; filipino; india; jackson; jackson5; jacksonatoll; jacksonfive; obamalegacy; palawan; philippines; quirino; quirinoatoll; redchina; southchinasea; westphilippinesea
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21 posted on 03/01/2016 6:31:58 PM PST by ASA Vet (Jus Soli + Jus Sanguinis = NBC)
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To: laplata

The Philippines doesn’t have a Navy that can defend its waters against any nation.
Its useful only for counterinsurgency and smuggling patrols, and amphibious/logistics support for the Phil Army and Marines. And undersized even for that.
It has zero ASW and AA capability, and the biggest antisurface weapon its got are WW2 three-inch guns.
As an ex-Philippine navy ROTC cadet.


22 posted on 03/01/2016 6:32:46 PM PST by buwaya
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To: Iron Munro

“Sales at Harbor Freight are way down...”

And also at Walmart.


23 posted on 03/01/2016 6:33:40 PM PST by Amish with an attitude
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To: soycd

There is no Islamo threat in those islands - they aren’t habitable.


24 posted on 03/01/2016 6:33:53 PM PST by buwaya
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To: ch.man; 3D-JOY; abner; Abundy; AGreatPer; Albion Wilde; AliVeritas; alisasny; ALlRightAllTheTime; ..

So, what does the South China Morning Pest say about this seizure of apparent Philippine territory?

PING!


25 posted on 03/01/2016 6:34:37 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Terrorism, the thing that shall not be named by the MSM)
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To: LeoWindhorse

Sadly, the Philippines has no ships that can approach the Chinese undetected to deploy underwater demolitions men. It HAS a few of these fellows, but there is no way to get them there.


26 posted on 03/01/2016 6:36:01 PM PST by buwaya
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To: MCF

Time for us to leave Japan and Korea as well. Those troops would be better used along the border.


27 posted on 03/01/2016 6:36:49 PM PST by Wilderness Conservative
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To: ch.man

Well.......Maybe Obama will cancel his golf outing....lol..

Probably not..


28 posted on 03/01/2016 6:36:55 PM PST by Cold Heat
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To: mass55th

Luckily, that area is uninhabited. Any girls out there they will have to bring with them.


29 posted on 03/01/2016 6:37:09 PM PST by buwaya
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To: buwaya

> they aren’t habitable

Fair enough. I do know China takes no crap from islam trash like America does so they get a little slack.


30 posted on 03/01/2016 6:37:17 PM PST by soycd
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To: ch.man
Both the ChiComs and Russia are on the move. They've been waiting for this moment for a long time.

From the Sino-Russian Joint Statement of April 23, 1997:
"The two sides [China and Russia] shall, in the spirit of partnership, strive to promote the multipolarization of the world and the establishment of a new international order."

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/HI29Ag01.html
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"Joint war games are a logical outcome of the Sino-Russian Friendship and Cooperation Treaty signed in 2001, and reflect the shared worldview and growing economic ties between the two Eastern Hemisphere giants."

http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2005/09/war-games-russia-china-grow-alliance

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,170287,00.html
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Sept 11, 2014

China and Russia to build major seaport: report

China and Russia will build one of the largest ports in north-east Asia on Russia's Sea of Japan coast, reports say, in a further sign of the powerhouses' growing alliance.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-11/china-and-russia-to-build-major-seaport-report/5738036

31 posted on 03/01/2016 6:38:49 PM PST by ETL (You can lead a Trump supporter to critical facts & info, but you can't make him/her think)
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To: Wilderness Conservative

So you would rather the Chinese and Russians take what they want while we are content to only protect the country from the Mexican invasion?

Harharhar...

No wonder this country is so screwed....


32 posted on 03/01/2016 6:39:44 PM PST by Cold Heat
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To: soycd

They are seizing the SouthEast Asian shipping lanes.
Look at a map.
This means they will be able to blockade most international trade for seven-eight countries, from Singapore to Taiwan. Thats an explicit threat.


33 posted on 03/01/2016 6:40:36 PM PST by buwaya
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To: buwaya; ch.man

Thanks for your posts in this very interesting topic/thread. BTTT!


34 posted on 03/01/2016 6:41:15 PM PST by PGalt
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To: buwaya

The PI must regret us leaving Subic and Clarke.


35 posted on 03/01/2016 6:41:28 PM PST by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: Cold Heat

What’s to stop them? ubama and Valerie Jarrett and John Kerry?


36 posted on 03/01/2016 6:42:30 PM PST by oldplayer
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To: laplata

Yes.
They are desperate to get a US base now.


37 posted on 03/01/2016 6:42:44 PM PST by buwaya
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To: buwaya

>This means they will be able to blockade most international trade for seven-eight countries

If they blockade goods going to islam countries, I am all for it. Starve the evil and feed the good.


38 posted on 03/01/2016 6:44:10 PM PST by soycd
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To: Cold Heat

The Russians and Chinese wont get everything they want. But I would be willing to let them try.


39 posted on 03/01/2016 6:46:49 PM PST by Wilderness Conservative
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To: buwaya

It’s not about habitation ... it’s strategic militarily


40 posted on 03/01/2016 6:47:46 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true.)
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