In addition to the absurd claims of "sovereignty" over the Island and reefs, the threat in the newspaper of the PLA was absolutely astounding!
The claim that china's 'sovereignty" is being challenged is a typical reversal of reality by china, and a transparent attempt at territorial expansion.
There is also the issue of the upcoming chinese party congress, which could cause divisiveness in china, and this cheap attempt to incite nationalistic pride as a unifying factor can be seen as an indication of uncertainty about the outcome of the party congress. Where is the Jasmine Revolution when it is needed?
So, ManilaBoy45, what ships and forces does your nation have on hand to repel this aggression? I would assume the chinese have dispatched a submarine to the area in another escalation of this conflict, an escalation that will not be seen by casual observers, but there, nonetheless.
All this is right out of Sun Tsu.
I urge people of the Philippines to stand firm and not to worry over a few bananas rotting on a pier in china, or fewer chinese "tourists"
Shawn a