Why China Says the U.S. and Philippines Are Setting Up an Asian NATO | Taiwan Talks EP386

Taiwan Talks is in Manila for a two-part special following Asia's premier security forum, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. At the forum, China accused the U.S. of seeking to set up an Asian NATO and said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a direct result of NATO’s eastern expansion. We ask what's behind China's narrative and whether U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s speech gave fuel to Beijing’s fire with his theme of Indo-Pacific convergence in a multipolar world.
Our guests:
Jay Batongbacal
- Director, University of the Philippines Institute of Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea
Richard Heydarian
- Host of “The View From Manila” TV show and senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines

[@MrLieo1981]

Filipinos will always support Taiwan against China. In fact most Filipinos see Taiwan as an independent country.

[@amunra5330]

The name is The Republic of China.

[@shinefia5987]

Correct. There are trolls here. We recognize Taiwan as its own country. In fact our indigenous travel from Taiwan to Philippines

[@charlesfavell3350]

​@@LoC28COfficially no but the entire World knows Taiwan is a Country despite what the 50 cent army is barfing up

[@DK-ev9dg]

190 countries don't know what Taiwan is

[@musicanddreams]

​@@LoC28CChinese Troll😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-nr1gg4lw5i]

philippines and taiwan are neighbor and peacefull country!

[@Allgood33]

Mainland China isn't your neighbor?

[@davidwong5197]

Until you fight over SCS

[@user-tk8rp2wj5k]

忘记了之前射杀台湾渔民的事了吗？

[@NikkiRowCoxx]

I’m Taiwanese & Filipina 😊

[@Youservice7878]

I work in taiwan for 6 yrs, taiwanese are friendly people way more better than chinese. And i been to Hong kong as i experience they are not so friendly. I love taiwan good people and good food 😁. Now im here in japan working, taiwan food here are everywhere. I support taiwan for freedom same as ukraine. 🇵🇭🇹🇼🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@scotchtape6263]

yes taiwanese people are friendly, i have a supplier from taiwan for my small business and we became friends to the point that he taught me about business strategies , and we always talk about our life and our family.

[@appledapple6802]

That is because the original Chinese people are now in Taiwan, those who are in China are either there because they are somewhat trapped with their governments regime and has no other choice but to stay there or those blind followers of Mao and Xi

[@LoC28C]

Fun Fact Taiwanese are Chinese people too. LOL

[@charlesfavell3350]

​@@LoC28CYes free Chinese not communists....50 cents to you sir

[@musicanddreams]

​@@LoC28C Chinese Troll 😂😂😂😂

[@febielaurel9543]

Wow Dr. Batongbakal & Prof. Heydarian 2 good gentlemen with brain

[@gracewong971]

Lols hydrarian is paid by US …he didnt grow up in the Phils he is s**** under US payroll

[@jojosolis2890]

Theres no alliance if theres no bully,,we must unite agains the bully,,small country must unite we are stronger if we work together,,lets stop panda stealing our teritory

[@hitthedeck4115]

In an amusing way, these big bullies (China, Russia, etc.) view the US as the bigger, or ultimate bully so we can see that they are also creating alliances to counter the US hegemony in the world.

[@Ghostrider7132t]

It's Winnie the Poo's (Xi Jinping) Fault! 😄

[@Colstan]

The love of money is the root of all evil. Hope he realizes it now before the judgement day 🙏

[@Allgood33]

@@Ghostrider7132t He might be Winnie the Poo, but he's one of the most powerful man in the world. All you got is throwing insults on line.

[@unggoyboy3485]

STOP THE PANDA STOP WINNIE THE POOH

[@SamsungTab-qj9cv]

Thank you for coming to the Philippines

[@MusicandNaturetv]

_We Love and support TAIWAN_ _here in the Philippines_

[@lastChang]

There's nothing else for the Philippines 🇵🇭 to settle with China. Hague Tribunal already settled it by its ruling in 2016. - Whether China likes it or not, the ruling is *final and legally binding.*

[@ErwinRommel-go7ld]

Their " No Show " during the tribunal hearing shows they cannot prove all their lies. And are Afraid to face the truth. They are even allowed to bring the case to another tribunal of their choosing... but did they?

[@rhysgabrielguevarra4990]

@@ErwinRommel-go7ld They still traumatize about the Battle Of Yultong

[@Allgood33]

@@ErwinRommel-go7ld China has carbon dated records of Spratly Islands that dates back to the end of the Roman Empire. The era when US and many of European countries were non existing yet. So how could the west recognize that. It would be an embarrassment to do so, don't you think?

[@rlai2201]

Down with PH

[@UOM2812]

​@@Allgood33then why did china not present those evidences to the tribunal hearing if they got confidence in them?

[@leapdrive]

Taiwan should be familiar with the China point of view. In fact, the whole East Asian feels they’re all superior to SEA. China often times come out as condescending since they’re the least sophisticated and the least educated among the East Asians.

[@ronbriones7755]

The Philippines🇵🇭loves Taiwan🇹🇼❤❤❤

[@breakwhiskey2863]

I fully support TAIWAN❤

[@ChadGodoyworkfromhome]

TAIWAN is an INDEPENDENT COUNTRY!

[@HikaruAkitsuki]

They are NATION.

[@GeraldOcmer]

We support Taiwan Independence from Philippines 🇵🇭🇹🇼

[@SavageMonkey782]

@@tankzhang9717 hey there china bot... did he hit your nerve? hahahaha

[@tinatuna7620]

@@tankzhang9717 It is.

[@LeeSkJohn-sv8wi]

Tell your fantasy to the UN.

[@BINI_Maloi_Colet]

Taiwan 🇹🇼 🤝 Philippines 🇵🇭

[@edwinpantorilla1957]

Support Taiwan 🇹🇼 from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@orlandofabrique7054]

You should set up a permanent broadcast here. We can call it " Taiwan Talks Philippines!" you have so many solid supporters here.

[@rainieresguerra6519]

True. They should establish a Philippine Desk here.

[@JustiisLeague]

Agree. This segment will serve as monitoring the developing situation with China’s behaviour towards its Southeast Asian nations and the rest of the world by giving important insights such as this. . 👍🏽

[@Allgood33]

Yah. Build an echo chamber so you can listen to the things you want to hear.

[@rainieresguerra6519]

@@Allgood33 Actually, Filipinos have access to every information available in cyberspace unlike those in Mainland China. KZbin, just like Facebook and other social media apps, is not even available in China and can only be accessed using VPN. You are so hilariously absurd. 😂🤣😂

[@Allgood33]

@@rainieresguerra6519 Don't stop at desk. Go for embassy. See if UN will recognize it.

[@user-pl7ty1yc7z]

Professors Batongbacal and Heydarian are the best geopolitical and West Philippine Sea resource and analysts. Period. Good job Taiwan Talks!

[@chrisck3405]

WTF is west philipines sea?

[@user-pl7ty1yc7z]

@@chrisck3405 Obviously you’re ignorant.

[@michaelortega9615]

Thanks Ms. Yin Khvat for showing ur Manila series of Taiwan Talks 🇹🇼 during the Independence Day of the Philippines 🇵🇭. You have many followers & viewers here in d Philippines 👍

[@leocabs3802]

Philippines and Taiwan helping to one another! 🇵🇭❤️🇹🇼

[@nichollojay6312]

We support Taiwan's indepence. from Philippines🇵🇭🇹🇼

[@LoC28C]

Good if you feel strongly about Taiwan as an independent country please push your Government to officially recognise Taiwan as an independent country.

[@jol166]

thank you ❤

[@jeromebesson]

@@LoC28C I don’t think so. If you don’t understand, please give my comment above a quick read.

[@LoC28C]

@@jeromebesson sorry your comment is no longer available to be read. I think someone reported it or something.

[@Elijahsky700]

@@LoC28C they (Philippines) recognize Taiwan as a country!.

[@deelovecrown5925]

Philippines 1000% support Taiwan - hate Chna Smaug

[@Tactics592]

Yes, the Philippines support s Taiwan, because it is a dog of the USA.

[@kicker3595]

China supports 10000% independence of Mindanao.

[@deelovecrown5925]

@@kicker3595 tell Xi Dugong Gwk - many rebels never been there but ive visit Taiwan 5x near to my place

[@kamelyoj3711]

​@@kicker35951 million percent Crynese..😭🤣🤣

[@elycastle3048]

@@kicker3595 tell it to the Moros..😄!

[@melmarkochia]

I love Taiwan!❤

[@arkytino5009]

Philippines support Taiwan soon is independence

[@choonhockong8215]

Philippines under Marcos Jr. better don't play with fire to support Taiwan independence. The US and its allies are trying to make use of the Philippines to work with Japan to form Nato of the East and disband Asean.

[@tinatuna7620]

Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, India, US and Australia should form an alliance.

[@AnanYada-sm6jj]

Vietnam is becoming China 😂😂😂

[@iamshadowbanned699]

India and Vietnam have strong economic ties to Russia and China. What will they get from us aside from I doubt they will leave

[@BruceCheng-ou3tk]

The biggest trading partners you mentioned are China. In short, the Chinese raise them 😂

[@AnanYada-sm6jj]

@@BruceCheng-ou3tk like how U.$ raise China right 😂🤣😂

[@BuhayAbroadTV]

actually if china wants to be a world leader they should be friendly to there neighbours but the situation is different instead they start grabbing island which is not acceptible in international community. i hope all asean will be united in the end of the day to help each other so the asean sea will be at peace

[@appledapple6802]

I was about to comment on that same idea, good thing you’ve said it already

[@edwarddevera8033]

well said,they grabbing not only the eez of each country but also the intrnational water that should benefits each one of us.

[@forgottenname343]

They don't want to be leaders. They want to be masters, where others will wag their tails for them.

[@Allgood33]

Notice nobody's standing behind the Philippines; not even Vietnam. The other ASEAN countries are not as simple minded to be manipulated as the Ukraine of Asia.

[@mustachegurl1714]

China thinks they own the world

[@Eurisko1975]

What China failed to realize is while the Philippines is a pushover to them in military strength, China is not a match against the Philippines when it comes to a diplomatic battle.

[@solkalibri1376]

Ah, OK. If you so. Okot dokot.

[@j4312f]

Nah... Phillippine is not a pushover, nor are China and the Philippines on par in every respect. You got both wrong, mate.

[@naitsirkxify]

​@lvjinbin28you say that because China does not know anything about diplomacy. Zero. Literally ZERO.

[@AlbertCanuto84]

Support Taiwan fully independence ❤

[@ssrae-2229]

Not a single word from any Taiwan President for 70 years now : STOP dreaming dude

[@trixienoobie4379]

they must have independence or else china will bombard their economy and control people there if they don't choose independence, taiwan is strong without china see Hong Kong and macau economy now that China controls them.

[@trixienoobie4379]

you are blinded by their propaganda when you see reality it is hard to feel. every nation has their own propaganda don't be fooled.

[@leocabs3802]

​@@ssrae-2229never china can invade taiwan promise.😅😅😅

[@tinatuna7620]

@@ssrae-2229 Xi pingping is hallucinating.

[@iamjonjon]

I really like Taiwan Talks and Yin’s style of interview - She’s very intelligent news anchor and I just love her way of extracting answers from her guests

[@timlinator]

Solidarity from America. My spouse is from Taiwan and I have many filipino friends.

[@Allgood33]

That should make you an expert.

[@timlinator]

@@Allgood33 Makes me a supporter.

[@Allgood33]

@@timlinator Supporter of splitting a country. Is it okay if non American support the independence of Hawaii, or New Mexico?

[@timlinator]

@@Allgood33 Taiwan is not part of China. They have a right of self determination and so does New Mexico and Hawaii.

[@Allgood33]

@@timlinator The Constitution of Taiwan states Taiwan is part of China. You can read up on it. Self determination? What happened in US when the south tried to secede? Close to half a million dead. And the country was only 89 years old. Taiwan has been part of China long before there was even a U.S.A. The West attempts of chipping off the perimeter of China is what this whole crapola is all about.

[@ChadGodoyworkfromhome]

Thanks for coming here!

[@zeniehudson7098]

The amateur questions of China and accusation are quite immature and amateuristic !!..Well explained Professor Batungbakal and Mr H... We are proud of you , true Patriots and intellectuals ❤❤❤❤❤

[@keiryeleison2933]

I salute Richard for his thoughts about the current Philippine president. I know He is not a pro-marcos during the elections but he showed that he can think critically.

[@PhyleAnthonyDusaban-gy2zu]

Eloquently discussed..Professors Jay and Richard should be invited on regular basis and speak on scty forums like this..

[@apocalypto108]

Philippines support Taiwan❤!!!!

[@nocturnal1234]

fun fact: Taiwan was the one who drew the south china sea that includes Philippines interior economic zone and mainland china follow that history

[@WallNutBreaker524]

​@@nocturnal1234 Facts. Hope Taiwan gives up their claims as well. But for now, China is the big problem.

[@QuantumBits0]

@@nocturnal1234 Is Taiwan actively harassing, firing water cannons, ramming filipino boats tho?

[@ninojanjeremygo463]

@@nocturnal1234 then it's official it's West Taiwan...

[@nocturnal1234]

@@ninojanjeremygo463 it's not, it's just a drawing of undocumented map. Philippines is the real owner. It's an international law. Communist leaders are just bored since they are on a fixed position that's why money is too easy for them. When people got bored they will seek something fun like bullying others. That's what communist do since the ancient times. They are always the reason why war starts. It's because of boredom

[@annleland6422]

Totally agreed that Philippine’s perspective is important. Thank you for the interview.

[@userlo5254]

Taiwan is always for Taiwanese ever since.

[@Allgood33]

Ever since when? Ming Dynasty? Or you know squat about it.

[@docreggiefirefox4811]

Well done and well said, both of your speakers, proud of them our kababayan...thanks for defending our principles and our "Inang Bayan". Thanks also for Taiwan, we support you! Let's prevent the axis of evil reign around the world headed by China and Russia...not to mention their deputy Iran and North Korea.

[@jolibedano6970]

Taiwanese should declare independence. A free and democratic.country

[@MayPag-Asa866]

I’m a Filipino 🇵🇭. When i studied in a Chinese school my Taiwanese classmates are kind, supportive and with good heart. We became very close friends and we treat each other as true brothers. Even though we’re now long distance apart the brotherly bond never changed. Always count on me brothers! 🇵🇭💪Full support! Long live the independence of Taiwan! 🇹🇼

[@laosasean8482]

Would you happy if China support the independent for Mindanao.

[@jamesv4692]

1,000.% I Support Taiwan 🇹🇼 for their Freedom.🇵🇭

[@choonhockong8215]

😢war

[@chaceisedino8784]

which one do you prefer dont do anything about it and give in to China or fight for your independence.. ​@@choonhockong8215

[@LoC28C]

Name me a country or an international organisation that recognises Taiwan as a country first then we can talk.

[@musicanddreams]

​@@LoC28C Currently Taiwan has 12 diplomatic allies that recognise Taiwan as the ROC (and thus do not have official relations with Beijing): Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Marshall Islands, Palau, Paraguay, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Eswatini and Tuvalu.

[@musicanddreams]

​@@LoC28CChinese Trolllllllll😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@owentr3svall3s68]

Two of the brightest mind in SEA geopolitics. Goodjob.

[@I_upload_Akira_memes]

2 independent country (Philippines and Taiwan) helping each other

[@eaescatron]

Thank you Taiwan Talks for this! I've been following your channel for so long, and have been watching your coverages on China aggression, and I must say that this interview with Filipinos is a wish come true 😊

[@The-X-Spat13]

The truth is, having a President, military power, legislators and government, it is already INDIPENDENT TAIWAN. only CHINA cannot accept the fact.💯 TAIWAN ❤ .

[@sktan3743]

One important criteria for a sovereign State is recognition. If Philippines views Taiwan as an independent country, it must break off diplomatic relation with Peoples Republic of China to Republic of China which is Taiwan. If Philippines is truly committed to One China Policy, then it must not entertain thoughts of Taiwan being an Independent country. This historic fact is Chang Kai Sek lost the civil war to Mao Tze Tung and fled to Island of Formosa (Taiwan) to form an exile Government. Taiwan Constitution declares mainland China as its territory and Chang Kai Sek devoted his lifetime to recapture mainland China.

[@elycastle3048]

Taiwan 🇹🇼 is a country.. an independent state.. that we Filipinos from the Philippines 🇵🇭 recognize!!

[@LoC28C]

Are you sure ? Officially Philippines recognises Taiwan as a province of China.

[@charlesfavell3350]

​@@LoC28CSince when Taiwan has never been a province of the PRC

[@elycastle3048]

@@LoC28C We have a Chinese spy lost over here.. Watch out , guys!!!

[@elycastle3048]

@@LoC28C YES.. if you’re a Chinese troll or Pro-China , definitely you will oppose.. I said what I said.. Period!!!

[@LoC28C]

@elycastle3048 @charlesfavell3350 I am not a Chinese troll nor am I Pro-China. Just look at the facts first then you will understand. 1. Taiwan is the name of the island. The official name of the country is Republic of China. 2. The Constitution of the Republic of China states that it is a Province of China. 3. No country nor international organisations recognises Taiwan as a country. Not even the Philippines, USA, Australia, UK, Japan and whatever country you can name in your mind. All countries recognises Either People's Republic of China or Republic of China. 4. The Territories of the Republic of China consists of all territories of the People's Republic of China PLUS parts of Vietnam,, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Russia, Mongolia and also the 11 dashed lines of the South China Sea.

[@chjerm87]

Support Taiwan 🇹🇼 as a country ❤

[@orlandofabrique7054]

Taiwan talks welcome to the Philippines! " MABUHAY"

[@user-oe4kq9py1t]

Supporting and Standing Taiwan From Ally Philippines 🇵🇭 Next year I'm work there ❤ God bless us

[@RobertMabazza-vl1pi]

We support Taiwan from Philippines

[@user-ge4nw7dd5y]

The Chinese general wasn't speaking from his heart. He was speaking from what he was dictated to say so.

[@IUxAV]

- Taiwan is not part of China - Hongkong is not part of China - Tibet is not part of China - Xinjiang is not part of China - Free the Ughyur People in China Camps in Xinjiang - Ughyur People are not Chinese - China must follow the UNCLOS Law - The 9-dash line is not valid and not legal - Spartly's Island belongs to us South East Asian Nation not to China - West Philippines Sea is for the Philippines not for China - Senkaku Island is part of Japan, not China - Socotra Rock is part of South Korea, not China - Aksai Chin is part of India, not China - Kashmir is part of India, not China - Do not Trust China - Do not believe in China - China does not respect other countries - China will never be superior than other countries.

[@Abdul_JaculBuratsadorSalsalani]

ARUNACHAL PRADESH is part of India ... not China!

[@Allgood33]

Somebody has not read a history book in his lifetime. Period

[@senzosanjuro1769]

I have seen how they treat cambodians, khmer people think China will help them to develop their country, but China is only seeking to build military base to help for Taïwan invasion and they are sneakily invading their country. Yes they are liars. Stay strong Taïwan 👍 from France 👋

[@senzosanjuro1769]

I have seen how they treat cambodians, khmer people think China will help them to develop their country, but China is only seeking to build military base to help for Taïwan invasion and they are sneakily invading their country. Yes they are liars. Stay strong Taïwan 👍 from France 👋

[@senzosanjuro1769]

I have seen how they treat cambodians, khmer people think China will help them to develop their country, but China is only seeking to build military base to help for Taïwan invasion and they are sneakily invading their country. Yes they are liars. Stay strong Taïwan 👍 from France 👋

[@user-rf8gd7pc6n]

A very candid and enlightening discussion by Jay and Richard, putting the key issues on the table for the ASEAN community's security interests

[@johndelarosa6219]

I AM FROM PHILIPPINES I LOVE TAIWAN... TAIWAN LET'S FIGHT FOR CHINESE BULLYING 😊

[@regorflora7915]

dont forget that taiwanese are also chinese

[@zenaidadelossantos1922]

@@regorflora7915 oh talaga, ei bat ayaw nila tawaging chinese.. gusto nila ay taiwanese.

[@regorflora7915]

@@zenaidadelossantos1922 eh tanong mo sa kanila. taiwanese ba ako?

[@johnnanong8756]

@@regorflora7915 majority of them identify as Taiwanese -- 3% of Taiwanese identify of themselves as Chinese, 28% both Taiwanese and Chinese, and 67% of them identified themselves as Taiwanese. It's also obvious in their government. Taiwanese gov't reach an agreement with PH regarding disputed territories because both learn how to compromise.

[@user-ru2sm5nr1g]

Let’s fight against Chinese bullying ( not for Chinese bullying … )

[@reny9405]

The Philippines fully supports Taiwan's independence. Happy Independence Day, Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤Taiwan 🇹🇼.

[@MarieGuso-rt1wh]

Mahalagang-mahalaga na matatalino at marurunong na klase ng mga tao ang naghahandle ng mga isyung kinakaharap ng bansa hinggil sa West Philippine Sea issue,dahil isang maling salita o desisyon lang, maaaring mas maging kumplikado ang sitwasyon na maaaring ikapahamak ng ating bansa at ng sambayanang Pilipino, I really salute our President for the way he is handling the situation,,kaya mahalagang-mahalaga na ang kumakandidato sa pagka-Pangulo ay hindi lamang nagpapanggap na marunong, dapat siya ay talagang marunong sa maraming bagay especially sa pag-handle sa mga ganitong klaseng I will call it challenges or security threats na kinakaharap ng bansa.

[@josefmendoza2128]

Taiwan Talks, more power to your program. very good in-depth analysis of relevant geopolitics in this region.

[@pinoymixstudio4758]

NATO was created because of one reason "RUSSIA". ASEAN was created too because of "CHINA". Better to have an ASIAN like NATO to counter Chinese Agression. So let us Unite ASEAN.

[@Gepka]

ASEAN is not like NATO. ASEAN is more economic block than military. You might be thinking of the defunct SEATO. SEATO is a defence treaty of 5 ASEAN state with the support of other states including Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, committed to mutual defense in case of an attack on any of the member states. Was form bcoz of the growing influence of communism in the region

[@lorenzogabrielbarnescortes1342]

Correction, before ASEAN was created, there was SEATO to counter communist influence in asia.

[@rhysgabrielguevarra4990]

Nah,man..ur reading it wrong..ASEAN is from SEATO that is convened the aftermath of Communist Adventurism in Indo, Malaysia and PHI..and they saw that the economic timebomb it gave to that region may actually cripple the whole region..if there is no ASEAN we would be like the Middle East pre-Six Day War..so its a big deal regionally..China invited itself like a MARITES..

[@neilpatricklumagui3178]

Free Taiwan!

[@moymoy237]

CHINA NEVER AGAIN IN THE PHILIPPINES WELCOME AMERICA IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇺🇲♥️🇵🇭 CHINA NEVER NEVER AGAIN 🇨🇳😡😡😡

[@marlondeveza2346]

Phil and Taiwan has a similar democratic value , where a citizen can express freely their own political opinion. .

[@elycastle3048]

Also freedom of religion!!!

[@Allgood33]

Where did that get the Philippines? Independence in '45 and 14 years of that under martial law.

[@Allgood33]

FYI. Taiwan had their first election in 1996. Taiwan was a dictatorship under Chiang Kai Shek and when he died in 1975, his adopted son took over, again, not by election. So democratic value because you don't know the history. Go read a book.

[@marlondeveza2346]

It just only 9 yrs martial law from 1972 of Sept up to Jan 17, 1981.Martial law was declared to suppress espreading communist in our country and to fight Muslim rebellion in Mindanao.

[@marlondeveza2346]

Yes dictatorship but Chiang Kai shik did not oppressed his own people during his term. In fact taiwan become progress country.

[@vincenttongos1988]

THERE IS AN INVISIBLE STRINGS BETWEEN FILIPINO AND TAIWANESE RELATION. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SPEAK IT FREELY, BUT WE ARE ON YOUR SIDE.COZ THE OPPRESSED SHOULD STAND SIDE BY SIDE, LETS STAND FOR BOTH INDEPEDENCE OF TAIWAN AND THE PH.

[@rhysgabrielguevarra4990]

does it help that The Taiwanese Constitution is almost a copy paste of pre-1987 PHI Constitution?

[@Hommo_Cosmicus]

🇹🇼♥️🇵🇭💪💪💪💪💪 we stand on taiwan peace.

[@chrisyang7215]

Worlds top problems 1. Climate Change 2. Poverty 3. China

[@justiceleague516]

very true. these problems that needs to be stop for the better.

[@pv2639]

Yeah like in the 90's, Filipinos were like 'why the heck do we have to refer to Taiwan as chinese taipei?' 😢😫😠😡

[@francisbackmask3472]

Philippines will never leave Taiwan .. Military is now setting up bases near Taiwan ..

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

Common problem for Taiwan and The Philippines,chinese threats.

[@reynoschicote]

Taiwan is a sovereign nation, in fact and in reality. It has its own legislative body, military power, and an independent foreign policy. With these functioning institutions in Taiwan and a prosperous economy. It truly deserves the title of an independent democratic country. Mabuhay Taiwan & Philippine ties!

[@florencioiiiubas1044]

I love Taiwan - love from Cebu City, Philippines.

[@erniequives7613]

Philippines support the democratic and independence taiwan

[@user-jn3bv2cc2g]

People of china should aware of what their government doing, childish behavior of their leader/politicians will lead them to a dangerous situation

[@user-hy1zb2kc9s]

Taiwan is not a province… since I was growing up I have known Taiwan as a sovereign country… Taiwan has been independent ever since !

[@Allgood33]

Geopolitics doesn't revolve around you. Nothing about it is ever decided based on what you know. And you should check Taiwan's constitution. It states that it's part of China.

[@friedhelmschroter8124]

Why do you rebel against what is common sense the overwhelming majority of countries has agreed to? Taiwan is an island of China where the communist party never had any ruling power after the civil war. China has no right/will not be allowed to apply its rulership also over Taiwan by force/war, yet China has the right/can convince Taiwanese to accept China communist party rulership also over Taiwan by free will decision/agreement. As such the sovereign is China, yet Taiwan can continue to live happily under its not compatible democracy as long as Taiwan prefers so. A little complex, yet all sides should be able to live with such situation avoiding conflict/war.

[@mcseiji01]

Taiwan is independent country🇹🇼🤝🇵🇭

[@clownman9404]

No to pro-China policies. Cancel those politicians who loves China.

[@asianaticsworld9786]

Support Taiwanese recognition. Taiwan is independent but there is no country recognizing such independent

[@mailapinlac1723]

I love Taiwan, Frm Philippines

[@MrButch629]

Nice episode of taiwan talks...for both countries against a bully..😊❤🇵🇭

[@MrButch629]

Taiwan independence..go for it..fighting!!!😊❤🇵🇭

[@tigerhu1149]

This is an excellent interview and discussion. Thank you Yin.

[@user-zs9ek1bx5z]

Republic of Taiwan ❤ for Taiwanese ❤

[@petermelville5524]

Philippines can’t be naive about their reality. PRC have proven their aggression, intransigence, violent disposition and imperial ambitions. They mirror Putin in fantasies about re-living and expanding their imperial past. They have a simplistic world view. Philippines needs to help set up a Pacific Island Defense Pact, which would include: the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pacific island chains. This defense treaty would protect sovereignty, international navigation rights as per UNCLOS.

[@johnnanong8756]

Enjoyed a lot of Taiwan Talks episodes, and lately was worried why Yin Khvat are not hosting these talks. Now I know the reason, she's in business trip to Philippines. Welcome Yin, and Taiwan Talks to Philippines. :)

[@hereljohncastro5321]

Taiwan is one beautiful country❤

[@zzzzzsleeping]

The only way the ASEAN can be swayed to the side of International law instead of sleeping under the debt trap of the Belt and Road initiatives of China is if the combination of economic strategy to the Philippines by the United States, Japan and South Korea will be successful. The ASEAN will change course if they see the Philippines progress under the leadership of the trilateral treaty of these countries. Until then, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia will stay in course being under China's belt and road initiatives.

[@appledapple6802]

In other words they are just clinging to China for the 💰 💰 💰

[@stargazer2280]

Philippines and Vietnam should lead the way since they are the one who really calls out China's reckless action in our region. And if that happens, PH and Vietnam should call the shots in ASEAN meetings.

[@AlfredojrPerez]

We fight for taiwan democracy

[@mrjaydenlee8380]

taiwan should do this more regularly.. building stronger connections between Ph Tw Jp SoKor is in its best interest.

[@pingpong7810]

Support Hongkong freedom country 🤬😭😭🦜🦜🐦

[@sfv6]

Sorry but HK is gone.

[@myrnaramos8921]

​@@sfv6 agree. HK is gone 😢. China is their boss now.

[@victorlubao5077]

Let taiwan be an independent nation

[@asky4911]

Philippines supports Taiwan's Sovereignity, No to Communism !

[@user-ki7bs3rv7i]

With what?

[@condorX2]

A lot people don't know about this, including the Philippines. When US defeated Spain and took over as the colonial master of the Philippines in 1898, these two countries signed the Paris Treaty of 1898. In it, both countries acknowledged that the territories of Philippines lied EAST of east meridian 118. The island in dispute? It lies west of east Meridian 118! It is really that simple. Philippine did not grab these island until after the San Francisco Treaty of 1951, from a still-militarily-weak China. But for the policy of “anyone but China” by the world’s hegemony, there should have never had any dispute in the South China Sea. And it wouldn’t be complete if I don’t include the fact that the USA bought the Philippines from Spain for $20,000,000 USD, right at the time when Filipinos were fighting for independence against Spain… obviously Filipinos didn’t take this lightly. 😮

[@friedhelmschroter8124]

@@condorX2 Thanks for the details on history and your facts show that the details do get more and more difficult to understand when digging deeper and deeper. A little unclear, has US bought Philippines from Spain or have US militarily defeated Spain and just took the Philippines as reward? (in my understanding US did not act as colonial master like the Europeans did strongly) I would be very careful to take an US - Spain treaty as basis for the decision if a specific island does belong to Philippines or China. I would rather rely on distance to Philippines or China (the closest country does get positive judgement) or on language/nationality/origin of population if any and if not clear simply ask a Referendum decision by all people living on the island. Bringing up historical facts can cause a lot of harm, see Israel. As end-result do you think a 50%:50% decision is good (usually in conflicts both sides have some good reason and a compromise/some win for both sides I would usually consider to be the best solution) or would you rather target 100%:0% decision, creating 1 party to be the winner, the other party to be the loser?

[@nilo-ni8iw]

One simple word that China should have to gain the hearts and minds of the Pilipinos is Respect. And all will be well.

[@angelosupsup3726]

Hope china won't bother Taiwan and Philippines...

[@delavan9141]

They brought this on themselves. After getting punched around by the bully, the victims eventually have to fight back.

[@stephenvictor8961]

Thank you, Taiwan Talks. I am being better informed since finding your show. Salute

[@chrisholbourn2793]

What a great interview. Ver knowledgable, grounded guests with realistic opinions. None of the bravado we are seeing from some of the superpower states. Very well done all.

[@iwashere9670]

Salute sir Richard.

[@seno6845]

Taiwan is a Country period!!!

[@Allgood33]

Taiwan can't even say that with certainty because their constitution states they are part of China. 😄

[@lutherponpon2409]

The Modern china had lost the wisdom left by its great philosophers.

[@cheerLads88]

And why china acting like Russian?

[@joekey8464]

They are of the same ideology, absolute dictatorship

[@user-km6cf1ip3s]

Because they are hungry.

[@funnymovie2827]

Back to school pls

[@rhysgabrielguevarra4990]

becauz they always wanna BE like Russsia..they always had been this iinsercured and jealous

[@joekey8464]

they are both absolute dictators

[@professional_gallivanter]

Taiwan is a Sovereign Country.

[@krishnamurthyvishwanathan7999]

Very Encouraging,Asian NATO ,good luck 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐💐🤝🤝🤝🤝🇺🇸🇮🇳🇹🇼🇯🇵🇦🇺🇰🇷🇵🇭🇻🇳💕💕💕💕💕

[@nonoyshowtv5958]

Thank you so much for supporting our country 🙏 Praying for peace in the Region 🙏

[@ganymedeofrey9078]

Taiwan is Taiwan 🇹🇼 ❤… FREEDOM FOR TAIWAN

[@emilwuerstlin8327]

Very interesting discussion, the Philippine representatives were wise and has intelegently answered the questions raised by the moderator.