Reported about 1 year ago
The supply fleet of the Philippine Navy's Madre Mountain landing ship is frequently clashing with Chinese coast guard vessels, leading to recent conflicts in the South China Sea. Last week brought various hot news topics including political confrontations in Taiwan's legislature, creation of committees by President Tsai Ing-wen, controversies over reserved seats on Taipei's metro, and the uncertain fate of nuclear power. Amidst these, a significant incident in the South China Sea holds implications for Taiwan. With tensions escalating between the Philippines and China, the conflict has evolved from water cannon standoffs to physical altercations involving cold weapons. The Philippines have deployed their naval special operations forces against China's coast guard ships, while the US remains passive despite the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. This encounter serves as a warning for neighboring South China Sea countries, urging them to be prepared for potential confrontations. It serves as a prompt for Taiwan to strengthen its defenses against similar scenarios.
Source: YAHOO