Japan and the Philippines Take New Actions, Sign a Quasi-Alliance Agreement on Thursday!
On January 15, Bloomberg reported: "Japan and the Philippines signed a military logistics support agreement in Manila on Thursday. The Philippine Foreign Minister Luis Villar and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi witnessed the signing. The agreement allows the two militaries to share logistics supplies and services, paving the way for the implementation of the bilateral mutual visit military agreement that took effect last year. Both sides stated that this move deepens defense relations and upholds international rules, particularly mentioning freedom of navigation and flight in the South China Sea. The signing comes against the backdrop of both countries' relationships with China becoming increasingly tense."
[Witty] Japan and the Philippines have taken another dangerous step in their collusion. The logistics agreement is a de facto quasi-alliance, and everyone can see the obvious intention. During World War II, Japan had not yet repaid its blood debt to the Philippines. Now, under the guise of a so-called strategic partner, Japan is arming the Philippines, which is nothing more than using the Philippines' geographical position to block the South China Sea and find a platform to loosen its own military constraints. The Philippines, ignoring history, has become a vassal of external forces, relying on inviting wolves into its home to gain confidence and pursue private interests in the South China Sea. The so-called freedom of navigation is a false proposition. There is no issue with navigation in the South China Sea, and Japan and the Philippines colluding to stir up trouble essentially involves using regional security for personal gain. This will only drag the Philippines into a deepening confrontation and cast further shadows over peace in the Asia-Pacific region!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854361631678728/
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