Clash in the South China Sea: Philippines Strengthening Itself Against China | #Operation2027 S2E3

Despite Hague Tribunal’s ruling invalidating China’s “9-dash line” territorial claim, the CCP government continues to encroach upon the sovereignty of neighboring countries in the South China Sea, with the Philippines being at the forefront of maritime incursions. Filipino fishers have experienced the direct impact of the political clash, with their livelihood threatened by the increasingly aggressive actions of Chinese Coast Guard. In addition to economic harm, the Philippines and its allies face strategic threat as China aims to take control of Bashi Channel, a choke point containing Chinese expansionism beyond the First Island Chain. How is the Philippines responding to these challenges and what are the geopolitical stakes on the table? Learn more about this pressing matter on this episode of Operation 2027. Chifei Fan is a veteran journalist with over 20 years of experience as a Taiwanese correspondent to the U.S. During her career, Fan has worked for various media outlets, including TVBS and SETN. Since 2019, Fan has produced and hosted the Mandarin-language international news show The World Today (Today 看世界) for the online platform Line Today. Fan also produces English- and Mandarin-language content on her YouTube channel ‪@fanamericantime‬, where she invites Taiwanese and international experts to discuss some of the most pressing issues of today. #philippines #southchinasea #china #taiwan #fishingboats #scarboroughshoal #coastguard #presidentmarcos ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 🌏 TaiwanPlus | Taiwan to the World Breaking news and original programs. All things Taiwan at your fingertips. Visit our website » https://www.taiwanplus.com 📱 Connect with TaiwanPlus » Like us on Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook » Tweet us on Twitter:   / taiwanplusshows   » Follow us on Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram 🇹🇼 About TaiwanPlus TaiwanPlus is the premier international media platform providing English-language news and entertainment from Taiwan, at the heart of the most dynamic and fastest growing region on Earth.