Philippine Defense Chief: China's Aggressiveness Not Influenced by US
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that China's actions in the Indo-Pacific are driven by its own expansionist agenda, independent of US policies. Despite tensions in the South China Sea, Teodoro believes war is remote and depends on China's internal conditions.
The aggressiveness of China in the Indo-Pacific is driven by long-standing strategic ambitions, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The challenges in the region are a result of Beijing's expansionist agenda, independent of US policies. Teodoro emphasized that China's actions are pre-determined by its own leadership, regardless of US influence.
Despite tensions in the South China Sea, Teodoro believes that the prospect of war is remote and depends on China's internal conditions. The Philippines is focused on deterrence through diplomacy to counter illegal incursions by China. The country is investing in modernizing its military, including acquiring multi-role fighter jets.
Teodoro dismissed the idea that ASEAN has failed to respond to China's actions, highlighting ongoing efforts to establish a code of conduct in the South China Sea. He also mentioned the growing opposition to China's activities under the current Philippine leadership, which has strengthened ties with the US, Australia, and Japan.
According to the source: Rappler.
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