Imagine you're being bullied by a big fella, and when your friends saw what's happening, they rushed to your side to help you. But like a drama queen, the bully runs to the principal crying, complaining, and playing the victim, stating that he is being ganged up. Forget about 'gun boat' diplomacy, Chinese 'drama queen' diplomacy is what we really need to focus on.

They don't want the Philippines to grow. And Maritime disputes through dialogues?? Their actions speak for itself.

CCP, get out of the WPS. Not your territory!

Balikatan has been done since the 1990s why is China whining like a child

The more I listen to them, the more I hate them!

In the philippines we have something called 'delicadeza'. We are not hypocrites. We are not double faced. CCP is.

NO MORE DIALOGUE, China never fallowed the international law.

"The sea should not be a stage to flex their military might" The hypocrisy of China 😂😂😂

look whos talking, they are the ones whos action is provocative and dangerous.

NO MORE DIALOGUE, we tried it many times.

even Russia do not recognize the 9 dash line now becomes 10 dash line because it will make a precedent and all EEZ of different nations will be in limbo/chaos, imagine some country will make a claim and follow China strategy

To clarify, the Philippines' claim on Spratlys (aside from a few natural islands) are not territorial, but simply in context of an EEZ. An EEZ is not territorial water, but enforcement of international laws is within the obligation of the nation or nations controlling an EEZ. If two nations have overlapping EEZ's, then it is their obligation to talk in relation to sharing of resources within the shared EEZ. China, in this regard, is regarded by UNCLOS as an outsider in any such talks regarding Spratly's. The only ones who can are the Philippines, Malaysia, etc, who shares the overlapping EEZ. In regards to Scarborough shoal which is not part of Spratlys, the claims of China (and by extension, Taiwan) was also effectively rejected by the same court ruling. The Philippines is the sole legal claimant of the said shoal, and anyone else is basically an illegal settler. Also, speaking of natural islands, China doesn't even control ANY natural island in the Spratly group of islands. Even Taiwan is ahead of them in terms of controlling a natural island so they are relegated into destroying coral reefs to have some semblance of a claim. And that's the contentious part since reefs cannot be considered as territory, but falls under an EEZ and extended continental shelf which can only be exploited by the nations surrounding it. Taiwan controls the largest island, Vietnam controls 9 large islands, the Philippines controls 7 islands, and Malaysia controls 1. China's claims is basically flimsy. If the Philippines is as aggressive as China, then we can easily militarize any one of those islands. But we're a peace loving country #2 Any such historical claim has already been addressed in the UNCLOS decision. It's all basically a bunch of story of Chinese tourists setting up camp, alluding to an ambiguous island, and not even claiming that those belongs to China. By that very logic, then Ancient India belongs to China just because they visited it, which is absurd. In regards to the islands, the CCP throughout the decades kept moving which island is which based on convenience. Even the so-called observatories were never found and could never have possibly existed due to size on the rocks (this one specifically referring to Scarborough Shoal, where the CCP claims to have built an observatory in Ancient times) that China has been claiming. As I have said, China neither owns nor controls ANY natural island in the area. What was clarified in the 2016 ruling under UNCLOS, which China is a signatory of, is that a country can only claim territories based on NATURAL ISLANDS. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan are the only ones who controls natural islands in the Spratlys and therefore are the sole countries with legal claim to an EEZ within those territories. China, in effect, is an illegal settler. China's claim of ownership over the sea itself has also been overturned by UNCLOS due to its incompatibility with modern international treaties, laws and agreements. Not to mention, what's been stated in history as part of China's seas has been ambiguous at best, and could also have been simultaneously claimed by any of the other nations. That doesn't make it a valid claim in any modern internationally recognized world order. Also Plus this China is doing. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdObp8aeqrnXd5c.html&pp=gAQBiAQB

Hey China, get out of our waters, that's it, period.

It's so funny that the one bullying is the one complaining.

China, just follow the territory rules. Simple!

This is not gunboat diplomacy. We are at a point that we have our own missile diplomacy 😂.

It's so ironic that China wants to settle the dispute through dialogue when in truth in fact , China did not even respect the 2016 arbitral ruling of 2016 which the court held that the historic claims of china has no legal basis and at the same time held that the disputed maritime areas are within the Philippines sovereign rights and jurisdiction.

All china have to do is to leave west Philippine sea alone and don't meddle with the activities of philippine fisherfolks and the Philippines coast guard so that trouble will be avoided

You have no right to condemn our activities in our waters.

Filipinoes and other asian citizens in the whole world should continue and increase their support of products from and made in china,and the continued patronizing of their businesses.

All China needs to do is abide by International Law as stated in the arbitral ruling of 2016.

China is so double standards 😂😂😂

china has literally have hundreds of militia boats swarming the wps inside philippine eez and then complain when they see a couple of destroyers? what a joke..

Four Filipinos were injured when China fired a water cannon at the Philippine ship. Several Filipinos were also temporarily blinded by China's military-grade laser attack on the Philippine ship. So other countries should really unite to apply discipline to China, which is oppressive.

China dont understand why many countries angry and facing with them.. i dont really know why china dont understand the reason

Don't give confedence to main land Chinese.

For me it demands respect kasi pag gagamitin yung national language natin kagaya ng mga chinese.

If you do not want to abide with international law get out the united nations.

China should be ask what is peaceful for them? Because it's peaceful in the Philippines water when they are not present The best way to end this conflict is to stop the harassment and stay away in the West Philippines Sea They could also adopt Padilla,The Duterte's and their cronies

you want dialogue but what are you doing in my country men????

Never mind if what china will say,,,just unite all country to fight for freedom if navigation and democracy🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

There's no reason the ph to attend that invitation of China... All they have to do is stay at there own EEC ... They're the one causing troubles in the ASEAN region....

They blast philippine ships with water cannons to the point of near sinking.now they claim that they are some what the good guys here?! The audacity..

CALLING SARA DUTERTE MAGKANO BA BAKIT KA TAHIMIK

"This sea should not be for countries to flex their military might." ... how about when the Chinese Coast Guard recently chased down and dangerously intercepted a Filipino civilian vessel and then heavily damaged it and injured members of the crew with water cannons? Who was flexing then? Take your own advice.

China: gunboat is a no no. Yes to watercannon

VP Sara should know respect, diplomacy, statemanship and honesty.

What kind of dialogue. Get out of WPS.

..we will fight for our country we love our mother land even we sacrifice our self we will fight just protect our country 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

CHINA, Leave the WEST PHILIPPINE SEA to the FILIPINOS. And let the INDO-PACIFIC remain open and we'll have PEACE.

No need deplomacy ,better to get out inside the philippine teritory and follow and honor the unclos rullling,

Respect law. Key to everlasting peace.

Just like Mike Tyson said....sign the contract SIGN THE CONTRACT😊😊😊😊😊😊

Lets see the reaction of China relative to the Balikatan exercise? I hope this will stop China bullying our soldiers during the resupply mission?

China Coast Guards bullies fishermen Filipinos in West Philippines Sea

And then they post about a 100 ships close to the military drill. What hypocrisy.

Respect WEST PHILIPPINE SEA as Philippines territory ✔️

and what do you call your water cannon treatment? Shower of love? 😂. China would say anything just to look good in public.

Support 💪🏻 Balikatan

No dialog for you China. The way we talk is not the way you act. 💪

If the Chinese water cannon was used in Filipino EEZ, Filipino navy had the right to use weapon to shoot back.

What about your watercannon diplomacy?

When you cry more than you water canon us..

Ano ba naman itong vp ang issue Dito ay Yung pagpunta mo sa rally ndi Yung mandato mo bkt mandato mo ba na pupunta sa mga rally at hiyain si pbbm?

Who is flexing muscles? Not the small nations of Southeast Asia and certainly not the nations conducting free innocent passage.

All you have to do China is to leave our Exclusive Economic Zone! And non of your Business If Philippines and other Allies will do their Balikatan exercises in our EEZ!

China if u want peace in the regoin u follow the rule of law in UNCLOS china also are signatory im a filipino i will join the army if need my service

To avoid conflict China must abide Internationa Law and refrain from bullying activity against Philippines. If war errupted between China-Philippimes it is the China Govt to be blamed.

China: The sea is too big for everyone. SEA: So can we fish on our EEZ? China: If you can survive our water cannons

Ph also slam China squatter policy in exclusive economic zone of Phillipines

China your doing a water cannon diplomacy... .😂😂😂😂😂

Is water cannon, laser, and ramming a form of dialogue?

How about what you did the pcg's barko? So no one can dictate the Philippine government

China has briefed all the other ASEAN countries except the Philippines and Myanmar (due to its domestic uncertainties) about a possible brief showdown with the Philippines in the SCS. The purpose is to let these nations know that China doesn’t want this war but there comes a time enough is enough.

And China is already using gunboat without the diplomacy!

China should walk its talk. It wants to project itself positively by posturing itself as peace loving preferring peaceful negotiation but at the same time bullies the Philippines. Sincerity is not measured by words but must be coupled with action. China as a major trading partner of many countries needs to be transparent and honest with its dealings otherwise it will lose its ground.

Many times china slams Phils action in scs. Obviously their slams are weak enough to be ignored.

Acting as if they are the victim, when they are the ones driving away PH boats inside PH EEZ and claiming the entire South China Sea even if there are other countries surrounding it.

Gunboat diplomacy vs gunboat harassment

the spokesman from China who told the reporter that he is wondering why the Philippines' side did not send any delegate to the forum, he of all people should be know that the Philippines is busy with the ongoing Balikatan Exercises the Philippines is holding with the Americans and some other delegates/observers from some 14 countries, they are busy and excited as to see how it would look like to sink an old ship that was Made in China and how satisfying it would feel seeing it sink in the deep blue sea

Dialogue sabay water canon,wag na sakanila nalang dialogue nila

If the ocean is bigger to accommodate everyone then leave Philippine sea alone who has right to do anything within its sea territory 😢

What else to expect from BULLY OF ASIA 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Dialogue but harassing Philippines boats.

Hahaha. Now they are saying dialogue but what kind as the SCH or WPS is own by our PH Republic. How hard headed is China and Mr Xi Ang PLA

China: the ocean should not be an arena to show off force Also China: uses water canons on Filipino boats 😤😤😤😤

God Bless 🙌 America

Go Philippines!

XHI-NA is disregarding the established international law of the sea while simultaneously advocating for the respect of laws that only benefit them. This highlights a potential issue of unfairness or self-interest in international relations. #Greedy Panda.

The hypocrisy .. is almost comical

China back off in our Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone within 200nm. On July 12, 2016, the arbitral tribunal adjudicating the Philippines' case against China in the South China Sea ruled overwhelmingly in favor of the Philippines, determining that major elements of China's claim-including its nine-dash line, recent land reclamation activities, and other activities in Philippine waters. We should not recognize the "One China Policy" China defiant behavior. China has double stardard in term of the international policy.

how about yours?

Just uphold the international law, the Philippines is not claiming that doesn't belong to us, dont bully the pilipino fishermen,

Chinese are still warning you are just foreigners here

How about Xina's water cannons diplomacy?

We've been doing Balikatan exercises for some time. What the heck are youre problem😅😅😅😅

Gee, guess whose coast guard ships and "fishing boats" have been doing illegal activities inside the Philippine EEZ all this time??

"Gunboat diplomacy " well in the first place it was China who did that not the Philippines and now they are complaining ,the bully will be bullied that is karma..:

Tapos sila okay lg na mag drill din sa south china sea.?

go and start now!

Dont listen to them, they don't mean what they said. Their words do not match with their actions. They are hypocrites.

Love it when the agressor claims moral high ground. China can't get anyworse as hypocrites

There wouldn’t have been an issue if they just leave Philippine waters. There is something called “limitations”

China is now to scared 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

China panicking,your aware of drills of US and Ph, but you what are you doing in wps?

The balikatan exercise is not China's business. Why are they reacting negatively?

RP's allies are all committed to democracy and freedom..while the Chinese are committed to greediness and dictatorship..the former is more humane..

Is not an ordinary drill by the US and Phil it's Totally a declaration of war against China .but china afraid of 😂

I don't think the chinese know the meaning of the words "gunboat diplomacy".. the philippines has NEVER, even once used force to supply that outpost manned by philippine marines.. we did not even use water cannons like what they are doing right now or harrass their fishermen like what they are doing to ours.. and that statement by the chinese general is a big BS, yes the pacific ocean is big but we are talking about the WPS/SCS so do not change the topic..

if something doesn't favor China they always have something to say