Gravitas: Is an energy war breaking out in the South China Sea?

Is an energy war breaking out in the South China Sea? China has been using its maritime militia and its 'Monster' to deter Vietnam and the Philippines from exploring and developing the oil rich waters of the South China Sea. But for how long? As Vietnam and the Philippines' reliance on energy imports increase, will the two countries stand up to Chinese aggression in South China Sea?
#southchinasea #china #vietnam
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[@theforesttrail88]

China has this chance to be the Asian global leader that would match American and European nations. But what it is doing is alienating its other developing neighboors. The Philippines and Vietnam are one of the top emerging economies in Asia. China should have won the hearts of these nation to be on their side. But, China wanted to lead other Asian countries by force, intimidation, aggression and bullying rather than by admiration and respect. They had this chance to topple US influence in Asia by winning the hearts of other developing nations, helping them rise with them. Just like what the US do with its allies in western Europe. But the Chinese are greedy. They wanted to be the only country at the top and see other countries under their feet.

[@stonaries480]

Exactly

[@khoroshoigra8388]

Xi must deter to his position and replace with UN greedy president

[@nhenglagasca3482]

Fact

[@ronwaldoilagan6045]

True

[@user-co3gg5qt7f]

Good

[@rainieresguerra6519]

West Philippine Sea. Thank you Wion. ~ daily viewer from Philippines.

[@importantsomeone153]

walang anuman opo love from india

[@rainieresguerra6519]

@@importantsomeone153 🙏❤️ From the Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@billbird6443]

Vietnam and Philippines my assumption is. Close your ears and focus on your development. China has no right on resources that is within your boundary. Don't allow China to bully you anymore. enough is enough, close your ears and concentrate on your rights to utilize your very own resources. stand your ground and don't rely on China anymore.

[@Damien_Mctyline]

West has turned China into a monster both economically and military wise.

[@ArmMobile-pn2cq]

I come from Thailand I love USA Japan Taiwan Vietnam Philippines india

[@anabelyoung4304]

Asia should unite to deter Xi. He better behave and stop bullying your neighbors

[@getmyuted]

sadly, most of sea nation heavily rely on debt trap of china even tho "most" of them takes claim on the disputed sea, only Vietnam and Philippine decide to stand tall

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Nice try bot i know you didnt watch this video, because it was vietnam vs Philippines china wasnt involved

[@Damien_Mctyline]

China is a creation of the West.

[@ericpoochie]

​@@NeostormXLMAX😂😂you are ccp bot

[@cryptohornbill9658]

@@ericpoochie have you eaten indian boy?

[@mikebluegalindez5329]

WEST PH SEA /EAST VIETNAM SEA NOT CHINA SEA PLS CORRECT YOUR DATA

[@lemuelcarbon5383]

Actions speak louder than words, China. We're not born yesterday

[@UniverseCalls]

Vietnam, Philippines neighbors in the South China Sea should invite Indian Naval Bases then, since China is entering the Indian Ocean its only fair that we go to SCS too

[@somil007_com]

The world needs to come and stop the bullying

[@NeostormXLMAX]

By the usa yes

[@Damien_Mctyline]

West has turned China into a monster both economically and military wise.

[@robertvelasco2482]

@@NeostormXLMAXkeyboard warrior

[@ericpoochie]

​@@NeostormXLMAX😂😂Chinese greedy

[@TuroPH]

​@@NeostormXLMAXChinese bot

[@anabelyoung4304]

Xi should follow the international law. He thinks he is the boss. Don’t allow Xi to bully and push you around. All Asia should upgrade their defense.

[@BelievingMan]

Are these the words of western narratives and genociders? No, you keep those false comments, again.

[@NeostormXLMAX]

International law? Good because after ww2 both philipines and the usa signed that the south china sea should be entirely along with all the islands be for the roc which the usa gave to prc after the switch

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Also this was vietnam fighting with the Philippines lmao not china

[@genoatamayo5630]

Hearsay ahaaha chinese trolls stop being delusionally dmb​@@NeostormXLMAX

[@Damien_Mctyline]

West has turned China into a monster both economically and military wise.

[@mhaggydelacruz2912]

God 🙏 Gababayan nio. Ang aming pangulo. Sa. Lahat ng Vision. Tungo sa. Pag unlad. Ng. Aming. Bansang pilipinas

[@mariomovillon1613]

The Philippines and Vietnam is closely knit to each other. Hence, it is possibly easier for them to unite and rally against the Big Bully, when exploring oil reserves near their respective EEZ. As they continue to make their respective stands against China, they should not stop their collaborative joint efforts to deter or stop China's aggressive harassing and bullying.

[@ArmMobile-pn2cq]

USA Canada. Australia close Chinatown every where in your country

[@KSmifune]

@@ArmMobile-pn2cq To be honest Chinese culture are more alive in Taiwan

[@deelovecrown5925]

In the face of aggression, patience becomes a weapon. Like water wearing down stone, persistence will prevail. Let not anger cloud judgment, but let strategy dictate actions. By understanding the terrain and the opponent, one can turn their aggression into opportunity. The wise do not seek confrontation, but rather navigate the currents of conflict with precision and resolve. Victory lies not in the clash of arms, but in the mastery of the situation.

[@pipoy3172]

This is by far the best comment i have read..

[@mamarose24]

Unfortunately, Vietnam has not fully complied with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) like China. The Vietnamese government owes the Philippines for constructing facilities within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The reason why the Philippines and Vietnam do not argue about this issue is that both countries are relatively small and non-aggressive, unlike China, which often bullies and harasses its neighbors whenever it has the opportunity.

[@edisongalgao644]

The Chinese claim that the islands in the West Philippine Sea belong to them because they were the first to discover those islands. If this is their basis, then by that logic, Marco Polo and his country, Italy, should own China, or perhaps Genghis Khan and Mongolia should also own China. Would China agree to Mongolia or Italy owning them? Does this also mean that if they were the first to discover the islands in the West Philippine Sea, then they were also the first to see the Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, some parts of Russia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and other neighboring countries (including Southeast Asian, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Middle Eastern, and Russian countries)? Of course, they wouldn't agree to Italy or Mongolia owning them because they didn't identify themselves as Italian or Mongolian. China is just finding excuses, creating chaos with what they're saying, and they are making the law contradict to the good law basis. In conclusion, China will continue to use this kind of basis against every other country that they claim to have discovered first, so it's important to be wary if there are Chinese interests in your country. I am not being racist here; I am just pointing out what the Chinese President and lawmakers are doing to our freedom, and you must also consider boycotting or avoiding Chinese products and stock market, as their products may pose risks due to counterfeit ingredients, and put illegal substances when they wanted to harm you.

[@giasuper9665]

If china discovered the islets...where they lived?....because eversince there are no signs that human can live over there like permanent shelter or houses!....how?...those present structures are just now...ah maybe their forefathers were lived in the sea?.... may lahing SYOKOY sila?

[@edisongalgao644]

@@giasuper9665 They are illegally building on contested lands without informing lawful owners. This is outright theft of territory. If they get to become successful with these underhanded tactics in one place, they will likely do the same to other nations' lands and peoples. We must watch Chinese nationals among us closely, as they could sabotage us from within if ordered by their leadership during conflict.

[@byron1529]

FYI it's west Philippine sea

[@tawengski8380]

west ph sea on philippine eez. vietnam have their own name on their eez. But internationally the body of water has always been called south china sea. Likewise, Indian Ocean does not mean it is owned by India.

[@erwin734]

Correct PH needs to stop this madness with the lame name.

[@waheedpasha1733]

She is beauty with the brain and has unique way of reading a prompter story All the best dear

[@louiedy6659]

I dont think china will mess up with philippines anymore... 😂😅😊😂😅😊

[@paulferrer3578]

Chinas 9 or 10 dash lie

[@Naaa582]

Many Chinese believe in this dash dash lie 🤥.. Next CCP puts 5 dashes on sun and moon and claim it's their own as they found some maps with Sun and moon 😁

[@NeostormXLMAX]

11 dash

[@owarinoseraphYT]

soon 99999 dash line

[@flowersinlove179]

China wants to claim the world

[@GuestWho7]

10 dash line and counting...

[@sharonprem1]

She is better than Molly!! 👍

[@leoncioabenojar3489]

They might have 11 dash line too

[@GGTV10]

Aggression is china's habbit 😂

[@cheche1276]

Thank you Wion for telling the truth ! God bless you

[@athanrivera]

When God graces us with common sense, ccp was very much asleep..lol..

[@SaneTan1027]

😂 China and Vietnam same 😂😂😂 their overlapping claims are sickening

[@user-co3gg5qt7f]

China should thanks Vietnamese for 70 lives donated at sea. Philippines serves as Vietnam nurses during its complexity and adopted Vietnamese here in palawan Philippines. Vietnam supplies Philippines of rice and agricultural in the Philippines today, Phil is the good buyer of Vietnam products... I think Vietnam and Phil has good relationship compare to Malysia?

[@evaalonagaleria_arts7338]

CORRECTION!!! WEST PHILIPPINE SEA❤

[@dadehloki]

Pls check Chinese vessel is in northern Samar it is way far from south China sea, they even ignoring radio challenge from Philippine coast guard

[@BelievingMan]

Bring peace.

[@juliana5619]

If it happens, our corrupt politicians in the Philippines must be in the frontline...

[@reinpinebook825]

Basta, kami ng Vietnam, kahit papaano, goods kami. China is the only problem.

[@mhonpermejo84]

i hope vietnam joined balikatan 2025 war exercise nxt year covering vietnam eez and philippine eez as area of war exercises

[@mamarose24]

Unfortunately, Vietnam doesn't follow UNCLOS as well. The Vietnamese government owes the Philippines for constructing facilities within the Philippines's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

[@Gamingshorts8tvGamingshorts8tv]

Nice explaination

[@user-tb5uq7wc3f]

Is this a news channel or someone telling me what to think?

[@XeeJinpig]

What? 😂

[@Liboch]

3:56 Wow... Vietnam is the 3rd largest holder of crude oil reserves in Asia behind China and India.. where are saudi arabia, iran, iraq, kuwait, uae? Wion is such an incredible factual news channel.

[@MyrnaRocesOrtiz-Tarr-pe4xy]

The news are escalating every news and situations. Try to tune it down, to save our besutiful country, we do mot want to be provoking our friends arounds us.

[@triochansingh5083]

Vietnam ,and all other Asean counties have economic ties with china including rail connectivity all the way to Singapore.

[@rhamdeguzman5801]

be slow and steady....

[@user-qv1gc1vn7o]

hey, well, how is the border conflict between CHina and India?

[@loki0420]

it’s looks like one of the star gates in the world ✨

[@user-lg2od6gu1b]

No that's philippe territory

[@user-rh3gp9pt8y]

Whatever it takes everyone else involved should defend thier territories.

[@mikebluegalindez5329]

OR ENCOURAGE THERE BULLYING TACTICS

[@lestermendoza5886]

it will be india vs china

[@deangomez9268]

Balikatan - Ba lee ka tan (Shoulder To Shoulder)

[@4EVRLOVE]

Vhina should stsy in their limits.

[@friderickcabia-an2708]

GO U,S AND PHILIPPINES❤

[@khawsuhun6437]

Vietnam should call world no. 1 India to help 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LSmoney215]

India is weak af let’s be honest

[@blackhat774]

she's so beautiful❤

[@user-cy3ce1gy7o]

What is this? Bollywood news where a bullet can make a Uturn to hit its enemy?

[@AnjiAnjaneyulu-sw9vk]

Earth.midha.unna.petrol.and.oil.disel.anni.thiyandi..avi.limit.gja.vadukovali..next.100.years.aithe.mottham.oil.complit.ayuthundi.chuddam.next.emi.jaruguthado.

[@armadox9773]

"Xi Steals Seashells from our Seashores"

[@user-eg2ez5jd1s]

Why don't the USA stay there till it's done with there own ships

[@lawrencerichards4073]

Chicken USA did not help.

[@devanshsanghavi6699]

India should make Vostro accounts in both Countries and sell not only normal goods but also sell 100% indigenous destroyer / scorpion sub's. with AIP it will not only boost these countries defenses but also increase job opportunities for Indian workers. 😊

[@user-kf2wy1vg2u]

China has succeeded in having his way...while the US and all its allies are barking at the top of its lungs....this must be the NEW normal....hahaha

[@AnjiAnjaneyulu-sw9vk]

Mister.jin Ping.fast.time.pakruthi.yaparithyalu..cheppalante..vathavarana.shaka.gurinchi..anni.satilite.and.bumimidja.tower.lu.pettandi..adi.summer.and.winter..rein.evi.munde.chebuthundi..kabatti..mundu.avi.cheyandi..

[@BemboNofable]

Wag kayung sosoku mga dowag kunin nyo ang mga armas nyo

[@AnjiAnjaneyulu-sw9vk]

He.chaina Admi.thumku.erth.guriche.theliyadhu.moon.midiki.ela.velthavu.ji.

[@AnjiAnjaneyulu-sw9vk]

Endalalam.thappa.vanakam.leka.chalikalam.vadalali.

[@hcd8100]

Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; Psalms 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. ' ' ' ''' '''😮

[@user-yb9pw7cr8d]

Philippine coastguard must response if communust chinese coastguard water canon then they must be retaliate with water canon. Water canon if communist china vs water canon of philippine coastguard. Thevtrouble notbusing arm warship but an unarm coastguard vessel

[@alexxxx4190]

meanwhile malaysian govt.questioning PH for letting US intervening in SCS,and also siding with china cause china is top trading partner,they dont even have conflict in malaysia's EEZ..just always pray malaysia that PH-allies coalition will fail gainst china.cause if not,sulu will take advantage to take back sabah😅😅😅

[@mikebluegalindez5329]

BY SAYING CHINA SEA, YOU MAY NOT LIKE THE CHINESE BUT YOU DO APPROVED OF THERE ACTION ON BULLYING SMALL NEIGHBORING COUNTRY'S REVISE YOUR DESCRIPTION ON THE MATTER OF

[@tomgreen1721]

China should play nice

[@AnjiAnjaneyulu-sw9vk]

Daly..suryni..chandruni..erth.ni.o.kidhar.kidhar.pirra.ek.shall.dekho.ji..

[@AM-gc1ru]

I am a Filipino and im against to a war. We will be use as a battleground. How about the innocent people.?Rich can flee but how about us. That is why i dont support our pres who is itching to ignite a war.

[@999score]

South china 🇨🇳 sea 🌊 🌊 all outsider must get out

[@stonaries480]

Yeah West Philippine sea is not belong to China so you must get out.. you greedy and megalomaniac has to be stopped so there will be peace instead China must think of a way how to tackle Climate change because you are the number one contributor world wide.

[@pradeepmangwani1070]

I pradeep manghwani complaint against countryclub and their people and GCC club and their people these people stay in the floor in which floor we stay in building these people quarrel with me and my family and these people beat me and my family and these people trouble me and my family

[@user-fd8so6su8g]

is Viet and Chinese are relatives?

[@khoroshoigra8388]

Nope they're different

[@fromOPHIRwithLove]

I didn't watch the video but I'm gonna make a comment from the thumbnail: "Will it be China vs Vietnam and the Phillipines?" My baseless answer is: No. Logically, it won't be just Vietnam and the PH. I believe Indonesia, Japan, and Taiwan will be involved as well. It's 5 vs 1, plus the U.S. who simply doesn't want a war with China in their doorstep will use those aforementioned countries as military bases to provide support (hopefully). Also, there's a theory that war can be avoided if the PH simply becomes friends with China. That is also false. As the latter wants us to swallow whatever shit comes from their ass and order us however they see fit. That is not how friends are made. Friends are equal to one another, but China clearly wants us to become servants. War is scary. Not one sane person wants a war. But one just needs to observe what is actually happening without pretense and what ifs to see that war is inevitable. It's only avoidable if we accept China's demands; give up our sovereignty to China, be conquered once again, and accept communism. Bow to the red dragon and it will be too late, way too fucking late. We cannot gamble. Defend the country even if you are afraid.

[@KSmifune]

Indonesia is high on China's loans they are making a great mistake on being in debt with a country that claims their Natuna sea. Japan is even more reliable investment provider as they offer better terms 0.5% interest rate for 40 years and 60% of the workers would be local and some are Japanese.

[@fromOPHIRwithLove]

@@KSmifune Idk how that is relevant to my comment, which is about war.

[@KSmifune]

@@fromOPHIRwithLove I just said that indonesia wouldn't be involve that much because they are becoming more dependent on chinese loans.

[@fromOPHIRwithLove]

@@KSmifune Nope, they would. In fact, they would see it as a one-way ticket and the solution to whatever debt they are in.

[@adamgabriyel3414]

India Bala bala Bala bala Bella bella Bella, India, Bala blah blah blah blah. Do something. 😂😂

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Pajeeeet seething

[@ginoplandiano8124]

Chana f,u in dimon

[@FilmmakersMagazine]

The solution is simple. Both nations, Philippines and Vietnam should request to meet with the Chinese government and negotiate a partnership of sorts. Why? Because it's much more productive than a war with China. Other nations should stay out of the equation and encourage negotiations, not instigation and tough talk. Two rabbits partnering together to threaten a lion to stay out of their territory will lead to them being eaten, like a tiny snack. Negotiating may possibly allow the lion to have a heart and feel for them.

[@ExcitedApron-mw1rz]

Why make talks with China? When they're not capable to keep thier words. China is a deceivers, insincere, hypocrite, immoral, dirty, bully and greedy. Making talks with China is useless, when they don't know how to honor and respect each nations Territorial sovereignty. China feels that they own the whole world's resources, how arrogant is that? Like they're the boss. That's why any Nation in the world will never yeild, even if it means putting up a fight.

[@littlesenorita1488]

A lot of talks has happened already. But they can't really agree because all China wants is their interest which is absurd because they have no right to the waters covered by the Philippines and Vietnam EEZ in the first place.

[@CryptoSniper]

Really??? China have no rights to be there and be involved to partnership.. 😅

[@theadvisor3165]

Idiot the reserves are inside the EEZ of Vietnam and Philippines.

[@KSmifune]

Its useless they even manage to upset Russia over territorial dispute again when Xi released the new map. its absurd that even Russia rejected it.

[@gee9089]

she is super hot

[@Ymats-dj1nt]

Calm ur testosterones

[@KevinAPamwar]

China + Vietnam + Philippines = Growth & Security

[@TuroPH]

China is greedy and bully hugger for power

[@TuroPH]

I thought you were real. You are a Chinese bot ahaha

[@huanghermann5207]

China offer to share resources in the dispute area but PH refuses. As PH continue to argue, China is drawing out resources for its own use, not sharing it with the PH.

[@neilmagno2708]

China doesn't share resources. If so why is it always they prevent firsherman to fish, and then there's report where even if the philippine fisherman were able to get fish, chinese coast guard and fishermen is getting their fish.

[@BisayangdakoVlogz]

Lmao. China doesnt have any rights to Philippines resources. The Philippines owns their resources not china

[@Blazeeee18]

Lol no china don't want that, search before you judge 😅

[@empress5636]

china does't even have a right in that area.

[@user-ri2rs5cw4s]

No to ccp

[@huyi1680]

When the five permanent members of the Security Council delineated the national boundaries of the South China Sea, ASEAN, except for Thailand, were all colonies. The establishment of a new country required changing the old national boundaries. China has given up its territorial sovereignty over the Philippines and allowed it to establish an independent country. The Philippines still wants to Territorial waters are really overreaching.

[@kountnikola6975]

The Philippines need to work in coalition with Vietnam and Indonesia the soonest. As the 3 countries with supersonic missiles and military might in this region, to rise as triumvirate-states of South East Asia is a must, to secure the region from Chinese aggression and to eventually take control of the SEA sea. ASEAN is divided and China is strategically exploiting this. It doesn't matter who distabilized this region, what matters is the way forward. Until the austronesian nations unite, only then will there be security in South East Asia. As the saying goes, if one desires for peace, one must prepare for war. And for this war to come, an ironclad regional alliance, especially those of austronesian blood is of the highest importance.

[@williammoore6953]

It would be best to see a pact of: Japan, Taiwan, PI, Vietnam and Indonesia-- supported by US, UK, India and Australia.