As tensions in the South China Sea hit an all-time high, the Philippines and China have opened dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the 9th meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism. Meanwhile, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the withdrawal of U.S. intermediate-range missiles. In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we examine evolving stances on the South China Sea, and what these moves signal for regional peace and stability. Furthermore, we discuss the Philippines and Japan’s Reciprocal Access Agreement, and how expanding alliances can strengthen deterrence against Chinese aggression.
Our guests are:
Liu Fu-kuo
- National Chengchi University Taiwan Center for Security Studies Director
Aaron Jed Rabena
- University of the Philippines Asian Center Professorial Lecturer
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