Batanes Islands are a Strategic Spot to Dominate the South China Sea Geopolitics

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The Batanes and Babuyan Islands, located in the Luzon Strait at the northern tip of the Philippines, are a strategic fulcrum in South China Sea geopolitics, positioned about 80 kilometers from Taiwan across the Bashi Channel. Known for their natural beauty, these islands hold significant military importance due to their proximity to Taiwan and key maritime routes. As tensions rise, the Philippines has bolstered its military presence in Batanes, enhancing naval infrastructure and deploying additional troops to Mavulis, the northernmost island, to counter potential Chinese naval movements. This strategic initiative, supported by US military cooperation, underscores Batanes' critical role in regional security, potentially serving as a choke point against Chinese forces and a vantage point for monitoring the Taiwan Strait, thus highlighting the islands' pivotal position in the broader Indo-Pacific defense strategy. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.
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Why Batanes Islands are Strategically?
2:01 Batanes Island: A Strategic Spot to Dominate the South China Sea Geopolitics
4:24 China’s Interest
6:05 In Case of an Emergency in Taiwan
8:28 US Involvement
9:25 Development of the Port
11:39 Geopolitical Implications of Batanes
13:07 End Note
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@PacificReport Ай бұрын

Philippines Established Coastguard Station at Island near Taiwan kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqePo6Z2y6icc4U.html

@rhyanjill Ай бұрын

The Luzon strait's importance is actually understated in all these analysis videos about it. Everyone says it is "strategically important" but nobody really knows why except for the proximity with Taiwan. But that's not the full story. Thing is, the LUZON STRAIT is split into 3 important channels running parallel to each other. The Bashi channel is the most popular one which lies between Y'ami/Mavulis island and Taiwan, but there's also the Balintang channel and the Babuyan channel. What this means is that 2 out of the 3 entrances to the SCS is Philippine territory, which makes it impossible for China to create a blockade just by blocking the Bashi channel. Basically the US can bypass said blockade by going through the other Channels and surround any fleet that China stations in the Bashi channel. It would also be an act of war against the Philippines if China decided to blockade the 2 other channels since those aren't international waters. Those are Philippine territorial waters. In short, the Luzon strait acts as a wind chime and a backdoor against any Chinese invasion against Taiwan.

@nfuryboss Ай бұрын

PH and US can place undersea detectors to monitor submarines and ships through those channels.

@rhyanjill Ай бұрын

@@nfuryboss Yup. Pretty much sums up why the Philippines needs a submarine fleet.

@nfuryboss Ай бұрын

@@rhyanjill Singapore sourced their 4 diesel subs from Germany. Same for Israel. I believe if PH approaches Japan and Germany for security assistance, PH might be able to procure 2 subs at a cost price or lower. It's time to ask for help.

@marierocher4422 Ай бұрын

The Philippines a Free Democratic country located in the most strategic in the Far East is like the security peace keeper in that area where the SCS in the west and the Pacific Ocean in the East. Allied forces will be oblige to protect the area to keep Peace and Stability and Freedom of Navigation.

@dantankunfiveancestorsfist Ай бұрын

Obliged? Best rethink about it the so called Allied forces might give up Philippines over China just like how they choose Japan over the Philippines and again South Korea over the Philippines and in case it is not being notice Vietnam over the Philippines.

@destrelyascorner4968 Ай бұрын

PBBM SIR PLEASE START DIGGING our OIL DEPOSITS sa WPS Para STOP c china sa pag angkin sa WPS

@airey8731 Ай бұрын

If your president is reading this he is not doing his job

@RosanaRosePH Ай бұрын

Pag nag kagera pasasabugin yan. Kya talo ang mauna mag tayo ng Oil Rigs sa WPS.

@lyssamalloy5162 Ай бұрын

God's perfect timing mapapasaatin po yan 👍☝️🙏

@pepepleaseplay Ай бұрын

@@RosanaRosePHwag kayo magrereklamo kung mag wild ang electric bill nyo ah

@RosanaRosePH Ай бұрын

During the Duterte Administration, the Philippines aligned with China, which led US to realize that it had lost an important ally in the East Asia. US may not have had the confidence to confront China in the Indo-Pacific region if the Philippines were to align with China. The Philippines, being one of the most strategic locations in the region, can significantly impact regional dynamics. One thing I can say about this is be careful not to mess with the Philippines, or you might regret it sooner.

@davidjardenil8393 Ай бұрын

Whoever owns Batanes island will guard the Bashi channel from foreign ships passing by. He who owns the island will dominate the whole of most northern part of Luzon. Batanes stands to watch the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea, Bashi Channel, southern Taiwan and the entirety of southern Japan the reason why it should be well-fortified and well-defended.

@romeosideno7888 Ай бұрын

With it's proximity China's major cities are now within range of MRCMS hence, it will serve to deter China's aggressive stance in the region.

@nfuryboss Ай бұрын

Indeed.

@drift_1387 Ай бұрын

As a resident of batanes, its still unbelievable for our tiny islands to be a focal point for an upcoming war. We went from a relatively unknown island to a popular tourist spot destination then now a major strategic location for war, its hard to take this all in a decade, specially when were probably the first to die if our country invovles itself in the upcoming war of china and taiwan.

@rhyanjill Ай бұрын

@@drift_1387 The Batanes islands, when you think about it, is a crucial component of Philippine security just like the Sulu archipelago and Palawan/Balabac. These are all crucial chokepoints that can deny access to entire oceans; for Batanes, it’s the Pacific while for Palawan/Balabac, it’s Sulu and Celebes sea. We Filipinos were complacent and took it all for granted for a long time.

@djmisueno3251 Ай бұрын

The Philippines is the undisputed owner of Batanes, it was made part of the country by Spanish Governor General Basco in 1783 and the island groups were part of the land ceded by Spain to the US under the treaty of Paris in 1898. The American colonial government in the Philippines made it a sub-province of Cagayan in 1907 and it was part of the land ceded by the US to the Philippines upon the declaration of independence granted by the US on July 4, 1946.

@artandglo Ай бұрын

Same thing last WW2 Japanese military used batanes islands & Taiwan island as defence & offensive frontier against naval forces & gateways to their land base in Okinawa.

@dengma8246 Ай бұрын

Philippines and US should create an artificial island near the border of China not one island, but many island has set up a military installations over there

@Lovely_Kho 2 күн бұрын

Salute matatalinong Filipino military. Mag palakas pa dagdagan pa ang mga armas

@chewpaeng12 Ай бұрын

God Bless the Philippines and America

@iBeatBoxz8 Ай бұрын

God bless China 🇨🇳

@KurdapiahvlogTV Ай бұрын

US LANG ANG TAGA SALBA SA PILIPINAS GO GO GO AMERICA GOD BLESS US AND UNITED STATE OF PHILIPPINES

@TrevorCena Ай бұрын

That's it! & The US & Allies or like minded nations are always welcome to pass, patrol,and most of all the US is always welcome to choose any site here in our country, what are Big brother Bestfriend for, thank you PR for your topic as always,keep it up.

@user-qh1is5gc4h Ай бұрын

Wonderful

@aguinmox3043 Ай бұрын

It’s always the war at the pacific that shits gonna go down. Its the most gruesome battlefield where everyone can all out

@tengperez4583 Ай бұрын

BATANES ITBAYAT NAVAL BASE IS 60 miles to Taiwan AT basco BATANES ITBAYAT NAVAL BASE IS a choke point to China

@lapasaran13 Ай бұрын

The Basi Channel is best if we had a Submarine along with the Sorsogon exit and Sulu to Celebes entry At list if we had 6 Submarine it will more comprehensive upon our territorial choke points with some FAIC 40 unit and DESTROYERS 4 unit and heavy FRIGATES WITH LOTS OF DRONES SURVEILLANCE AND ATTACK AS WELL AS sURFACED TO SURFACED MISSILE NAMELY LIKE BRAHMOS , C-STAR 700 , OR TOMAHAWK 3

@rhyanjill Ай бұрын

At the minimum we should have 4 fleets. 1 stationed at the Luzon strait, 1 at the Mindoro Strait, 1 for the Balabac Strait, and 1 in the Verde island passage.

@romeosideno7888 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@ChildhoodGamingPH Ай бұрын

China doesn't want the Philippines to build a military presence on these islands, but they have built many military bases in the West Philippine Sea by creating artificial islands. They want to do whatever they want, and only them.

@DaniloRamas Ай бұрын

❤

@krisbraga4519 28 күн бұрын

Bring harpoon missiles,himars,atcm,javelin ,stinger missiles howitzers etc.to defend our teritory. In strategic place.

@melvindevilleres6332 Ай бұрын

you have to dig caves like Iwo Jima..

@gracea8661 Ай бұрын

Philippines , exercise your lawful rights.

@kimannepark4709 Ай бұрын

Build a sprawling submarine naval base there in Batanes. The PH will then be able to control the highly strategic Bashi Channel, which is needed by China's Navy if they were to invade Taiwan successfully. Furthermore, if the PH positions its Brahmos cruise missiles and anti-aircraft missile systems and radars there, it will be a nightmare for China.

@gracea8661 Ай бұрын

Philippines should start making actual claim in WPS or exercising the "lawful claim" start digging oil for us to save money in oil, also start scheduling and investing escort and encourage more civillians and fishermen in the are. This time, STRICTLY Filipino first, Foreigners NOT allowed. to ensure safety. Hulihin din ang mga tresspass at squaters na chinese national.

@gerardodeguzman9802 Ай бұрын

batanes island phils are usa allaiance bases i.ndia japan .australia korea uk taiwan..asean europe vs china landgrabbimg seagrabning

@user-qh1is5gc4h Ай бұрын

More tourists destination

@juneflower9965 Ай бұрын

CHINA IS NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS IF BATANES WILL BE DEVELOPED AS PHILIPPINE MILITARY BASE. PHILIPPINE HAS TO CONSTRUCT AIRBASE AND NAVAL BASE IN BATANES AND BABUYAN ISLAND. IT IS AN STRATEGIC LOCATION.

@ColoniaMurder20 Ай бұрын

Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia should reclaim Taiwan as part of their ancestral land. Formosa Island as known as Taiwan today have been annexed by empires during colonial era from Austronesian people.

@avatarairbinder6157 Ай бұрын

Batanes and babuyan composed of sevral islands y not let lease few to US..

@markrivera8587 Ай бұрын

Pronounce the name correctly pls it’s BAAAAAATAAAANEEES and BAABUUUUYAAAN long Aaaa pls

@pj_ytmt-123 Ай бұрын

First Island _Chain._ Old news.

@juleslovesfood Ай бұрын

Get lost Chinese troll!😂

@PH-NEWS159 Ай бұрын

Big headache of China.

@user-lu3vy4po6h Ай бұрын

Sympre,may-ari Ng America at Pilipinas magkambal sila. Kailangan talaga tulongan ang Pinas kase malaking America.

@sirimavo948 Ай бұрын

Where did you get the script on bashi channel? Cite it or you will bear consequences

@angelpadilla1119 Ай бұрын

In reality,the reactions made by the US and allies is way too late. the chinese navy already positioned their assets in SCS and also at the south end of Taiwan. they have observation points all over the place and the mavulis island is not strategic anymore. the development of infrastructure there is a welcoming gesture by the US and may serve as a frontline or a warning station for chinese military movements but it might be targeted easily by chinese ships. the only viable option for US and Phil troops will be to dig deep bunkers( like they did in corregidor and carabao island in ternate cavite) where it serves a secret base for sophisticated weapons.

@rhyanjill Ай бұрын

Nope, not really. What’s important is to maintain observation facilities against China to give an early warning if they make a move. What China is also afraid of more than anything are the blockades since this will be a war that’s centered on logistics and oil trade. Hence all the emphasis on CHOKEPOINTS, STRAITS, and CHANNELS. The Philippines provides all the backdoors, shortcuts and alternative routes between the SCS and the surrounding seas and oceans, which throws a wrench against any Chinese plan of controlling the region. A case in point is the Luzon strait which comprises of the Bashi Channel, Babuyan Channel and the Balintang Channel. Three channels that run parallel to each other and where 2 of which are Philippine territorial seas. Even if China blockades the Bashi channel, they can easily be bypassed, pincered and surrounded using the two other channels that the Philippines controls. The same thing works with the Palawan islands which guards the Mindoro Strait and the Balabac strait. And one of the bases that the Philippines gave America access to is in the Balabac islands. The land assets also makes it harder for China to know where any counterattack comes from especially when HIMARS / high mobility artillery systems get involved.

@batteries8297 Ай бұрын

"bat knees"😭

@sirimavo948 Ай бұрын

Cite your sources for this or i will sue you. I know which parts you got from an online commentary without citing it

@phpopoyhz Ай бұрын

THE US IS TOO SLOW IN DEVELOPING AND ARMING BATANES ISLAND IN THE PHILIPPINES NEAREST TAIWAN!!! IT MAY BE TOO LATE AS CHINA HAS BEEN PRACTISING THE ATTACK ON TAIWAN!!

@risingstar9903 Ай бұрын

Shouldn’t the Filipino be doing this? Is it their land after all. The US is only there to assist. This is about the Philippines note the US.

@sirimavo948 Ай бұрын

Where did you get this script? Cite the work or you will face legal consequences

@benjaminbio5834 Ай бұрын

There is no such thing as “south China sea” but west Philippine sea. The history books should be re-written. Remove China sea and put on the map South east asia commercial sea lane. China should abandon the illegally annexed spratlys artificial islands coz it would eventually lead to war. In the end the artificial islands will eventually become sand bars again after pulverizing those buildings.

@dantankunfiveancestorsfist Ай бұрын

Taiwan is part of China so basically is between China and the USA.

@smallking4967 Ай бұрын

that is only strategic for the US as it wants free movement of its assets from japan and south korea to the south china sea. without the US military bases in the region, security would be stable. the island disputes are only escalated to justify US presence. all foreign military bases need to be closed and the UN security council re organized with all continents properly represented for more effective world security assistance. and the UN headquarters relocated from the US.

@rhyanjill Ай бұрын

Wrong and historically inaccurate. We’re not just gonna ignore the fact that the Chinese incursions in the region has been going on for a long time now before Obama even got involved to mediate between the Philippines and China. In fact the US under Obama even made the naive and boneheaded move to urge the Philippines and China to deescalate by backing off from the Scarborough shoal, which the Philippines honored but China didn’t. Instead China built an artificial island complete with military bases, which is what truly escalated the situation.

@easternrazor3749 Ай бұрын

Philippines is now showing its desire to be aggressive and wants to be imperialist.😂😂😂

@avatarairbinder6157 Ай бұрын

In wat aspect? batanes is not chinese territory though

@easternrazor3749 Ай бұрын

@@avatarairbinder6157 the aggressor talks!!! They accuse others of being aggressive but they are now militarizing islands!!!

@avatarairbinder6157 Ай бұрын

@@easternrazor3749 China is hypocrit claiming PH as agrresor.. well its Chons thy use to lied a lot

@easternrazor3749 Ай бұрын

@Basedeyecel No one is stopping you. Aggressor. Few months ago, you accused others of being aggressive!!! Look who is actually aggressive!!! Who is trying to be imperialist.

@mathew6097 Ай бұрын

CHINA-BOT DETECTED.