China’s use of water cannons against smaller vessels during a recent resupply mission in the WPS is a gray zone tactic—or coercive action below the use of military force—to enforce its maritime claims, according to a security expert. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
“Once that happens Beijing calculates that the Philippines will have lost its only foothold and will have no choice but to surrender control of the shoal to China,” Powell said in an interview with the Inquirer on Tuesday.
“We’re not going to react to whatever aggressive behavior that the Chinese has been doing against the PCG vessels and we abide by the rules-based order… For us, water cannons are only used for firefighting,” he said.Tarriela said the boats used for the Navy’s supply runs—which are made of light materials—could be significantly damaged or could capsize if directly hit with water cannons.
“As a nation, we must take proactive measures to enhance our defense capabilities and ensure that we have the necessary resources to effectively protect our sovereign rights,” he said in a statement on Tuesday.
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