U.S. and Philippines To Expand Strategic Port Near Taiwan | Taiwan Talks EP327

[@garycourtier4668]

As a U.S. Army veteran living in the Philippines, I'm proud that the Army is involved in this important project.

[@StickyKeys187]

The Army is involved in building a seaport? Interesting

[@gregomartinez2740]

Yes, it's a US funded project for EDCA, I heard they will also build hospitals there. Really interesting, it's seems they are cooking something

[@timawa22]

​@@gregomartinez2740 they're cooking adobo.

[@katuiran]

As a U.S. Marine living in the Philippines. I'm happy that all relevant parties are working together to help each other incase of an attack.

[@g.b.alejandro6268]

@@timawa22 adobong Pooh 🙄

[@cherryyusho4274]

Watching from Manila, let's protect Taiwan and the Philippines from China aggressiveness.

[@celsocarpio5246]

Pawn nga

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

​@celsocarpio5246 it's our own selft interest. Who do you think is next?

[@renatobrito6138]

That's what digong told you, right? ​@@celsocarpio5246

[@celsocarpio5246]

​@@aldrinmilespartosa1578 next? Philippines vs taiwan 10yrs ago taiwanese conduct naval exercise near bataan. 8 yrs ago Taiwanese coastguard claims that batanes is a part of taiwan eez. Sabi nga nila The enemy of my enemy is my friend😅

[@g.b.alejandro6268]

@@celsocarpio5246 natapos din ang lahat ng iyon... and nowadays when Taiwan CGs enters our coast, one warning from our CGs and they will leave. Eh yung China mo? 🙄

[@bataching4392]

My cousin from Taiwan just protect Taiwan❤🇵🇭

[@maricelmarco9963]

As a Filipino citizen we support Taiwan 🇵🇭

[@Kyo_Tears]

支持那就把中业岛还回去。

[@xxxyzzz976]

​@@John-.-SmithChina can't take Taiwan. Uncle Sam is watching 😜😜😜

[@reginoecaruan9328]

As a Filipino I will only support Taiwan if they turn back those islands that they illegally occupied to the Philippines clearly within the west Philippine Sea and EEZ According to UNCLOS

[@papareypalejaro7002]

Taiwan deserves to be Respected🇵🇭🇹🇼

[@JosephPetrie-ud2wh]

As an American and a vet, deep respect for the Philippines and Taiwan.

[@mariomovillon1613]

Way to go PH-US-Taiwan relationships! Very strategic and pivotal move indeed!

[@g.b.alejandro6268]

Taiwan deserves to be protected from bullying... that's why we extend our help. Long live Taiwan from 🇵🇭

[@thyssenheinel6507]

Pweh

[@SPECIALTRADER1]

Lol😂😂😂

[@CodyTreng]

Ha ha ha Children should not post comments on issues like this.

[@g.b.alejandro6268]

@@SPECIALTRADER1 you LoL

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

@@CodyTrengwumao are worse than children.

[@robertarevalo-ii3ny]

The Philippines 🇵🇭 and taiwan 🇹🇼 will help each other ❤❤❤

[@haroldjason3060]

wag magpaka-tanga, Taiwan has the same claim with China 9-dash line...Taiwan rejected SCS Arbitral Ruling...do you think pag-alis ng China dyan sa Spratly, Pilipinas ang papalit dyan, masmatimbang kay Captain America ang Taiwan kesa Pilipinas 😁

[@vanwangye]

Together with Japan, South Korea, EU, Australia and all other likeminded allied nations. The more CCP using her low-EQ, suicidal "Warrior wolf" style of foreign relations. The more overseas investor fears to invest in China and left her country for good. The more nations will come together to support Philippines and Taiwan.

[@alexhu5491]

Little Filipino, Taiwan claims all territories of mainland China and all islands in the South China Sea 🤣

[@JevyOnil]

Watching from manila long live Taiwan and Philippines 🇵🇭👍

[@12195711]

Duterte is a traitor in the philippines, because he wants mindanao to separate from the philippines ,because he wants china to own our natural resources in mindanao and duterte families be a powerful in mindanao. Scared for ICC about his killing case. He cannot sell us to the chinese.

[@haroldjason3060]

TAIWAN has the same claim as China with regards to historical 10-9 Dash line. Fact - TAIWAN does not recognize The South China Sea Arbitration decision 😁

[@danilomanuntag1706]

We support Taiwan. Building a port on the tip of Batanes in the Bashi channel will protect Taiwan and Filipinos from China

[@redo4510]

Philippines will support for independence Taiwan.

[@timlinator]

As an American married to a Taiwanese born spouse and with many Filipino and Taiwanese friends I strongly support this alliance with Philippines and others like Japan, S. Korea, Australia.

[@AuntieSalisbury]

Peaceful Country like TAIWAN should be respected.........

[@haroldjason3060]

TAIWAN has the same claim as China with regards to historical 10-9 Dash line. Fact - TAIWAN does not recognize The South China Sea Arbitration decision 😁

[@jmgonzales7701]

Taiwan is also claiming our islands. So is vietnam, we have no real allies in southeast asia. Our only real ally is the US

[@Bk6346]

They have never declared independence

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@Bk6346 commie bot

[@Bk6346]

@@jmgonzales7701 Nationalist bot

[@joeycollantes8020]

PHILIPPINES AND TAIWAN FOCUS ON DETERENCE IT WORK ❤❤❤

[@JoeLuces]

Go Taiwan we support you, from Philippines

[@aklantianvlog8538]

we love taiwan from Philippines

[@percivaltan2942]

Taiwan and the Philippines..we help each other! I am scared of war! I have loved ones but what is right must be upheld for a better world!

[@mhexbalmora7799]

GOD bless and protect Taiwan..❤🙏 watching from the Philippines

[@Labanpilipinas1]

Watching from philippines. Taiwanese are a peace loving people like us, so 101% the philippines and the world will help taiwan against this greedy CCP.

[@AmusedLemming-fg6le]

Good work for USA who construct new port in Batanes island

[@oliveryu7442]

I’m glad I found Taiwan Talk with your up to date reporting of current issue. As a born Taiwanese now living in the United States. Your insightful reporting is greatly appreciated!!

[@jojopoquita5132]

taiwan and philippines must collab in batanes area to fight against chinas agression

[@barkleykabron6377]

GO TAIWAN !!! Philippines supports !!

[@vlhc4642]

You'll lose that base to China on day 1 buddy, lol

[@jakearanas3017]

@@vlhc4642 nope

[@arisdionela9755]

Try and what happen the bully dragon 😂😂😂😂

[@seandt1643]

If war broke out, we had no choice but to defend our lands!

[@jayvalencia7322]

“If war breaks out, we have no choice but to defend our country.” Tinagalog mo nalang sana sean. Lol But i do agree with you. Also, be ready because it is going to happen. Not now but really soon. War is inevitable.

[@Labanpilipinas1]

​@@jayvalencia7322indeed, we are happily, lovingly and smilingly fighting with them if neccessary. Bahala na kaj umintindi dyan😢

[@rexiemansibang4232]

I'am filipino i support taiwan❤

[@TheVineOfChristLives]

Tell the communist senators with ties to CCP to stop their anti US rhetoric or you won’t re elect them in next election.

[@johnandrewmurillo]

@@John-.-Smithwho is this Person in Republic of China you mentioned that says this? is he/she still alive? do you any supporting documents or website/news to prove this?

[@gireeshan-bd6hi]

Taiwan is part of china usa is illegaly providing military weapons to taiwan

[@haroldjason3060]

@@johnandrewmurillo TAIWAN has the same claim as China with regards to historical 11-9 Dash line. Fact - TAIWAN does not recognize The South China Sea Arbitration decision 😁

[@Bk6346]

@@johnandrewmurilloROC came from mainland China.

[@royrosete7085]

we will defend democracy.... freedom and liberties of free people..... we stand for Taiwan...

[@Onin_D_E]

The professor's observation is on point...We have the same points regarding those matters in terms of the Philippines government towards international support against China's pressure

[@SunnyCamasis-uu9uk]

Taiwan and the Philippines should also have military cooperation

[@thyssenheinel6507]

No thanks.

[@Martyn-1337]

we are still following the one china policy. Also we haven't resolved our territorial boundary disputes with Taiwan. furthermore any treaty would need a concurrence by congress and senate of both countries

[@maxyl12]

In time. Taiwan will be independent

[@g.b.alejandro6268]

@@Martyn-1337 its only a form of deception. If they don't support that. It will trigger Pooh and a possibility of declaring a war.

[@Bk6346]

@@maxyl12The separatist are only about 30% of the population. There are still many Nationalists in Taiwan.

[@noelthebicolanotraveler7868]

Honestly the development and Progress about the new Military Facility In Batanes island would be the best stratigraphic location for the Philippines and Taiwan because in any an expected scenario it easy to make faster action or Needed response from the US if in case Taiwan attack by foreign Invaders as will with Philippines We as Pilipino will always support of Taiwan . I'm a reserve Army in any action from China to invade Philippines we are ready to depends and protect our Country.

[@Jesjames7777]

Exactly i hope god forbid. No war not anymore

[@haroldjason3060]

We have a PH Law regarding a preservation/protection/cultural heritage of a particular place in our motherland. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8991 declares that BATANES is a protected area. Batanes Island Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (BIPLS). It is now one of the EDCA Site, Know the history about Ivatan... US military base = TOXIC WASTE.

[@haroldjason3060]

@noelthebicolanotraveler7868 - "We as Pilipino will always support of Taiwan" ********************************** how ironic yet Taiwan has the same claim sa China, and Taiwan does not recognize PH claim in South China Sea (WPS) even the SCS Arbitral Decision

[@haroldjason3060]

@noelthebicolanotraveler7868 - "I'm a reserve Army in any action from China to invade Philippines we are ready to depends and protect our Country." *************************** and you believe western anti-china narrative, why would China invade PH?...we are not at war with China, Captain America is using PH as pawn to their conflict with China, we are proxy for Uncle Sam, don't be stupid not knowing it as you addressed yourself as a reserve PH army

[@lupiarch9784]

The Philippines wasn't the one who started changing the status quo in the South China Sea. The issue started when Chinese illegal fishermen started using cyanide and dynamite within the Philippines EEZ. When the Philippine Coast Guards tried to catch them, the illegal fisher men fired at the coast guards causing them to retaliate. Several encounters and incidences occurred after that incident (between 1997 and early 2000s). Chines Coast Guards also prevented the Philippine Coast Guards from catching the illegal fishermen within the Philippine EEZ which caused the two coast guard to have the infamous stand off.

[@justadam1917]

Thank you for that outline

[@haroldjason3060]

According to our team to the Arbitration: "China first declared a territorial sea of 12 M in 1958. That declaration expressly included the Zhongsha Islands, of which China considers Scarborough Shoal to be a part. Yet for more than 50 years thereafter, China did nothing to disturb the active and ongoing fishing by local Filipinos. Only in May 2012 did it summarily expel them." What happened in May 2012, during the Aquino Administration? lol

[@jamespacete1673]

That's why for defensive purpose,all Philippine coast guards the bigger and the smaller ships should be armed.The bigger ones 80 meters and larger should be armed with bigger calliber cannon from Otto Melara and the smaller ones would be armed with smaller caliber from israeli manufacturer.Any more suggestions?

[@lupiarch9784]

@@haroldjason3060The UNCLOS which China SIGNED specifically states that any historical claims are waived IN FAVOR of the UNCLOS. Also, declaring the world "to be yours" without any agreements means nothing. Just because China declared "it's theirs because they passed by the area thousands of years ago" doesn't make South China sea theirs.

[@lupiarch9784]

@@haroldjason3060Also, Communist illegal fishermen started using Cyanide and dynamite during the Estrada Administration (Late 90s). Which forced him to capsize Sierra Madre in Ayugin Shoal.

[@ranzortv2414]

Protect my country philippines protect Taiwan from China

[@boyjorge771]

God bless taiwan and philippines

[@LMNSeason]

If the worst happens, which I hope it doesn't, the Taiwanese are welcome to the Philippines. I will stand behind Philippines government to defend Taiwan.

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

@@John-.-SmithYes they declared it but who is implementing it by bullying the PH? Who is worse then, wumao?

[@ghievlain08villaver68]

​@@John-.-Smith 11 dash line is just illusion of the evil regimen of China its not even exist they're just hallucinate of there greedyness .

[@erdash5673]

​8 dash line become 9 dash line and now 10 dash line just fit with their claims...

[@anepark8999]

Watching from Bohol Philippines...

[@maxvillame5966]

Thank you Taiwan filipino here

[@daveeBuena-ig1jm]

This is a timely good news for taiwan and phils for security and economy..

[@rudyardbase3283]

Orchid Island of Taiwan and Batanes of the Philippines speaks the same dialect

[@suskagusip1036]

Of course they have the same DNA. Just like ours. We have friends and relatives in the islands closer to us. Never been to other far islands. Only to the capital and nextdoor islands. We don't sent bombs and arrows to the next islands. We have No business cuz if we do. They will do the same. Just because you look big and enormous doesn't define to claim and invade other people, homes in the islands nextdoor. Our ancestors were great Sailors in that vast Pacific ocean. They were all freely sailing and fishing in those body of waters long ago.

[@ไอ้พวกอิสลาม]

Indigenous tribes of Taiwan are the ancestors of Southeast Asian peoples.

[@robsilveria2729]

Great news for stability in the Taiwan area

[@cristiano7ronaldoTHEGOAT]

May God protect Philippines and Taiwan againts their enemy neighbor.

[@louiezamudio8610]

A strategic port! A valuable "choke point" in the area.

[@krisppy9860]

I am a Filipino and I will fight for Taiwan no matter what 💪🇵🇭🇹🇼❤️🙏

[@gloriabort2879]

Thank you USA for providing help in ensuring peace in our region! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@cherieforcadela2263]

Pilipine suport taiwan❤

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

@@John-.-SmithChina Communist Party bot!

[@sefsom14]

Ano difference ng Republic of China to People's Republic of China?

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

@@sefsom14Alin sa kanila ang nasa pamumuno ng China Communist Party at PLA?

[@John-.-Smith]

@@sefsom14People's Republic of China inherited whatever was claimed by Republic of China but it somehow reduced the 11 dash line to 9 dash line.

[@FA-ft9sq]

The Philippines really need to seek closer ties with Taiwan. Taiwan can offer so much especially with technology transfers (hello silicon shield) and actual real and desirable cultural exchange. I'll keep pressuring the Philippine govt to do so. Taiwan can benefit by having a contingency to thier contingency much closer to home.

[@Brighton-qd3md]

They’re actually doing it slowly, it’s a small start investment but its a good start because it’s so close to PH.

[@Jesjames7777]

I thought so

[@mickyyam3594]

Taiwan claims South China Sea too especially Scarborough shore, they are just being quiet about it now .

[@jppychnnn]

When you know that all territorial claims of the Red China are also the claims of Taiwan.

[@NoahVelasco-r5l]

Philippines and Taiwan ❤❤❤

[@lex63062]

Yes, need to proceed build this port for the security both Philippines and Taiwan from bullying China. We Filipinos strongly defend our sovereign territories.

[@vlhc4642]

That's an excellent location for a Chinese naval base, thank you Philippines for donating.

[@rosendotorreon7809]

Watching from the Philippines

[@Hiyu46]

US and Philippines always support taiwan

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

Taiwan should increase its trade and investments into the Philippines. A strong Philippine economy will enable the Philippines modernize and strengthen its military faster.

[@Fortune-md5jk]

For your info, China has been the No.1 trading of the Philippines for the past 7 years with trade running into billions. China is also the 2nd largest tourist arrivals in the Philippines bringing in billions of pesos compared to Tawan which is just a penny.

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

@@Fortune-md5jkOf the more than 50B USD total trade deficit of the Philippines, more than 1/3 comes from its trade with China. 😩

[@Bk6346]

China’s economy is 23 times bigger than Taiwan. Even Hong Kong and Macau is 56% the size of Taiwan’s economy. And you rather trade with Taiwan instead of China.

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

@@Bk6346 So what?

[@OrlyAruta]

​@@Fortune-md5jkso? What's your point? will the PH stop breathing if we stop trading with china? The answer is a Big NO...there are more than 160 countries around the world and PH economy does not only revolves and depends from china..take that in your short mind

[@ronnelpancha3060]

❤ Philippines ❤Taiwan

[@litoartienda4351]

Here in the Philippines,We really SUPPORT TAIWAN ,because they are way far more educated people than the Chinese poachers of china.. Pls. So continue your project in BATANES . Also to AMERICA for their unwavering support to our two countries. Thank you....

[@ongrenard7291]

Hi Rath Wang, good morning, this is 2nd time am watching you there from Philippines. My brothers is also staying and work there

[@marinelacurrie1666]

United between Taiwan n the Philippines

[@JoeLuces]

Taiwan is an independent country ❤. Hail Taiwan

[@johnnanong8756]

It's not just probably for Filipino OFWs evacuation, but Philippines is also known to open its doors for humanitarian reason. So its highly probable not just Filipinos will be evacuated to the island but also other nationalities that will seek shelter for humanitarian reason, even Taiwanese citizens (like senior citizens or children who will be seeking humanitarian evacuation). It started in WWII with Jews. On the issue of One China Policy, what China does with Hong Kong actually gives international community apprehension to try to mediate in favor of China. Remember China and UK had an agreement to have HK's independent especially on its capitalist system and other rights (freedom rights) for 50 years, but now CCP is violating this by influencing and dictating HK legislature that limits capitalism, e.g. the security law.

[@DineshTwanabasu]

So you want China to abide by the agreement with the colonizer that looted china for over 100 years and even took HK. Whats wrong with you. Will you abide by the agreement you do with a mob who robbed your house.

[@mickyyam3594]

You see on the surface the actions of China but you don't see under ground what the West were trying to do to create chaos in HK.

[@The_Last_Templar]

Just a friendly suggestion. I think the best form of deterrence against china is to have a joint quadrilateral patrol between Taiwan, US, PH and Japan and even South Korea if they are willing to join in the SCS, West Philippine Sea and the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan.

[@renanteveloso6474]

Hi watching from Samar Philippines

[@comchadelalora]

Great 👍 news !💪

[@benchvecina8804]

We Filipinos love 💕💕💕 Taiwan,,,🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

@@John-.-Smith Yes they declared it but who is implementing it by bullying the PH? Who is worse then, wumao?

[@HampaslupangPataygutom]

​@@John-.-Smith ano Yun?😂😂😂

[@haroldjason3060]

@@HampaslupangPataygutom ibig sabihin nun wag kayo magpaka-bobo sa sinasabe ni Captain America at ng BBM Administration, buksan ang inyong mga mata

[@CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital]

filipinos loves taiwan, US, Japan and south korea and australlia and india 🇺🇸💖. 🇯🇵💖🇰🇷💖🇵🇭💖🇦🇺💖🇮🇳

[@costar1838]

Philippines helped Taiwan a lot, the port is not just for OFW but to the citizens of Taiwan which is our friend country, if I were Taiwan I’ll build hospital and school in Batanes in the event your citizen evacuate.

[@charlesdenman9052]

Great.

[@napoleonalforte8567]

Watching from Philippines

[@ceciliahancock6808]

I love your channel learning a lot, thank you 🙏

[@bettybautista3867]

These two resource person are akin what hapening in Taiwan and Phil...very intelligent point of view...thank you

[@emmanuelomega8662]

MR MARCOS IS SMART, HE VISITS DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IF THE WORLD!!!!! AND DISCUSS W LEADERS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO REALLY WHAT HAPPENED IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA, THATS A SMART MOVE BY MR. MARCOS...!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@charlespadamada5979]

Time to support and defend Taiwan against chinas stubborness and lies

[@verceliedavid5778]

Excellent move!!

[@davidjardenil8393]

Thank you Taiwan for the humanitarian aid you have given the Philippines in times of calamities.

[@napoleonalforte8567]

The new seaport being constructed on Batanes Island serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it is intended to facilitate the rapid evacuation of Filipinos residing in Taiwan in case of a conflict. This is particularly relevant given the island's proximity to Taiwan and the ongoing tensions in the region. Secondly, the seaport is part of the U.S.'s broader strategy to enhance its military cooperation and establish new bases in the Philippines. This is seen as a move to counterbalance China's growing influence in the South China Sea and ensure the security of its allies in the region. Lastly, the seaport could potentially boost local economic activity by improving connectivity and facilitating trade and tourism. However, these potential benefits should be balanced against the geopolitical implications of the project.

[@vbyssey100]

Batanes Countyhood Taiwan - 🇹🇼 👍

[@oceanblue4818]

We are going to construct that military port to support our friend in the North who are the Taiwanese People. Stay strong our friend. Fight for your freedom!

[@ryanching8]

God Bless to everyone involved

[@ramonlijauco7563]

Taiwan and the Philippines must stand together.

[@FWilby-ce5nk]

On paper it's a one China policy but filipinos mind and heart it's 2 different countries..

[@tesscarry]

Very true ....

[@oscardelacruz4066]

Hope Taiwan and Phil's shall establish strong relations in terms of economic build up, defense cooperation.

[@ronniedamaso9009]

We're support for Taiwan.

[@rico8068]

My big brother live in Batanes, I'm considering going there and be a reservist

[@ronniearciga8643]

Good news...good strategy of US, Philippines and Taiwan

[@benignocampo1496]

Thank you Republic of China for the strong support to the people of Ivatan, Batanes

[@juanpualas1533]

Make it a long term agreement to make it sturdier and stable.

[@kulas1577]

mr. lui fu is great observant, might he be a great strategies as well and not just expectator,. long live taiwan! long live democracy!! filipinos will not yield.

[@AbrahamAbellera-c7r]

Nice topic thank you Taiwan

[@ralphford2524]

God bless Taiwan 🇹🇼🙏

[@rolandmajadora8809]

We are People of the Philippines respectfully interms of International Law and our Local Law also. Thanks for world wide news update.

[@rolandmajadora8809]

Im Watching from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

[@lamang9500]

this plan is very strategic... Taiwan and Phils go hand and hand...

[@KAPE-MOTO]

Watching from Philippines 😊

[@earlabrenica9700]

Watching from Hungary

[@nellesor25]

Long live Taiwan!

[@Goffesto_Tugue]

Watching from PH👀

[@japanesetreasurehunt6386]

Philippines and taiwan join together to defend our territory ❤

[@ginesinguengan3933]

Hi guys The Republic of Taiwan is quite lucky that the impending construction of port in Batan Island, Batanes, Philippines is a strategic locations we see more infrustractures to be constructed to the thwart any plans by communist china that undermine the very existance of the peace living people of Republic of Taiwan you can do it Philippines will be of help and a gateway to the pacific ocean

[@dan61131]

Turning Batanes Islands as military bases could thwart Chinese plan of invasion to Taiwan. A very strategic location to defend Taiwan.

[@lvelarde6786]

Taiwan should show courage by internationalizing the issue on Taiwan strait. Taiwan and China are two different sovereign entities. Engage international support with like minded countries. No need to wait until situation be like Ukraine.

[@festusadesida4567]

Yes, that is what Taiwan should equally be doing now in parallel.

[@ghost-wh3ic]

Taiwan and Philippine should conduct military exercises together

[@jhunmartv5733]

Yes that's why today our navy train batanes people as reservist navy,if what happen,between china and Philippines,but I hope war not happen,because our economy began to grow, all filipino's there in Taiwan keep up good work, I'm watching here Saudi aramco

[@dantereyes9370]

Ivatans of Batanes and the Yami people of Taiwan are related..

[@BatAskal]

It is not just the Filipino overseas workers in Taiwan. The seaport can also be used to evacuate other nationals in Taiwan as well as some Taiwanese citizens who may wish to seek refuge in the Philippines just in case a conflict breaks out. Philippines have a long compassionate history of hosting displaced people as a result of war such as the Jews in Europe during WWII, boat people fleeing China during the cultural revolution and the Vietnamese refugees who were affected during the Vietnam war so this is no different. It is as important disaster relief center as to provide US and the allies a strategic foothold to keep Bashi channel free and open.

[@francisflora3406]

Filipino as sheilds for Taiwan