In this episode of Taiwan Talks, we explore the escalating tensions between China and the Philippines following an incident in the South China Sea where a Philippine resupply ship was damaged by a Chinese coast guard vessel. This event, occurring soon after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's March 16 visit to the Philippines, raises questions about regional stability and diplomatic relations.

Our guests are:

William Stanton
Former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director

Vincent Chao
Taipei City Councilor

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:57 – Philippine Response to Chinese Coast Guard Aggression
00:04:57 – Global Support for the Philippines: Goals and Impact
00:07:56 – South China Sea Dispute: Philippines, China and Taiwan
00:15:44 – China’s Stance on South China Sea Incidents
00:17:33 – Philippine NSC’s Reaction to Chinese Coast Guard Actions
00:21:19 – Potential for TaiwanPhilippines Strategic Cooperation?
00:23:01 – Impact of U.S. Financial Constraints on Taipei and Manila