MANILA, Philippines – Heightened tensions persist in the South China Sea, as China continues to assert dominance against Southeast Asian countries.
China’s aggressive moves have sparked international concern and outrage. In December 2021, the United States and European Union called out Beijing’s “problematic and unilateral actions” in the resource-rich waters.
On Thursday, January 13, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to analyst Georgi Engelbrecht on how claimant countries manage and ease tensions in the South China Sea.
Engelbrecht is a senior analyst for the Philippines at the International Crisis Group, carrying out research on peace processes and conflicts, among others.
What can the Philippines learn from other countries in terms of dealing with China? – Rappler.com
Watch previous Southeast Asia Speaks episodes:
- Charmaine Willoughby on unpacking Filipinos’ views of ASEAN
- Drew Thompson on rising tension between China and Taiwan
- Ex-Coast Guard chief George Ursabia Jr. on protecting the West PH Sea
- Analyst Ashley Townshend on AUKUS alliance’s impact in the region
- Analyst Gregory Poling on US policy in the region
- Legal scholar Erik Jensen on what’s next for Afghanistan
- Ex-navy chief Giovanni Bacordo on dealing with Chinese incursions in West PH Sea
- UN’s Olivier Lermet on the illegal drug trade amid pandemic
- Ex-DOH chief Manuel Dayrit on lessons from global responses to COVID-19
- Lawyer Peter Robinson on hurdles faced by ICC
- Political scientist Mark Thompson on the Philippines under Duterte
- Marine scientist Deo Onda on protecting West PH Sea resources
- Walden Bello on Rodrigo Duterte and fascism
- Analyst Joshua Kurlantzick on what ASEAN can do vs Myanmar coup
- Analyst Ben Bland on China’s pandemic diplomacy
- Antonio Carpio on West PH Sea and leading a political movement
- Lawyer Ruben Carranza on what new ICC prosecutor means for the Philippines
- Journalist Gwen Robinson on the future of Myanmar
- Ambassador Gerard Ho Wei Hong on Singapore’s leadership during COVID-19 pandemic
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