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U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute - This is the way to get China to stop militarizing the South China Sea. Call attention to its illegal activities.
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BRP Sierra Madre @BRPSierraMadre
CHINA ALWAYS ACTS AGGRESSIVELY, REFUSES ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THEN PLAYS THE VICTIM
China cannot keep escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, portray its actions as justified, and then accuse the Philippines of provocation whenever Filipinos demand accountability.
Now, Beijing wants recognition for allowing an injured Filipino to be evacuated on humanitarian grounds. While helping an injured person is the right thing to do, it does not automatically justify every action taken before that evacuation—or exempt China from legitimate scrutiny.
Humanitarian assistance is not a license to intimidate. A repeated accusation is not proof. And playing the victim does not erase accountability.
Instead of dismissing Filipino criticism as disgraceful or malicious, China should welcome scrutiny and provide credible evidence to support its version of events. The Philippines has every right to question conduct affecting its personnel and maritime rights.
The bigger issue is the pattern of rhetoric: assert aggressive claims, defend controversial actions as lawful, and then accuse the other side of provocation when challenged.
The Filipino people will not be silenced by accusations, pressured into gratitude, or persuaded to abandon their maritime rights. We demand facts, transparency, accountability, and respect for international law.
China can continue playing the victim, but the facts—not political rhetoric—must determine who is accountable.
🇵🇭 THE PHILIPPINES WILL NOT TRADE ITS RIGHTS FOR CHINA'S APPROVAL.
#BRPSierraMadre #WPS #WestPhilippineSea #StandWithThePhilippines #UNCLOS #RuleOfLaw #SovereignRights #AccountabilityMatters #DefendOurMaritimeRights #NotOneMore
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