Philippines and China to sign first military deal, Beijing and Manila link military Options

[Guevaraist]

Philippines and China to sign first military deal

By Kate McGeown BBC News, Manila

7 December 2010

The Philippines, one of America's staunchest allies in South-East Asia, is due to agree a deal with China to supply it with military hardware.

The head of the Philippine armed forces is in Beijing to sign what has been described as a "very substantial" agreement.

A military spokesman denied that the move marked a shift in alliance from the US to China.

But this is seen as another sign of China's expanding reach in the region.

The Philippines has one of the weakest militaries in East Asia, and is fighting long-running insurgencies with both Communist and Islamic rebels.

It urgently needs equipment - a key part of its current stock is made up of second-hand assault rifles, boats and aircraft from the United States.

American forces are also based in the country to help train local soldiers.

Brig Gen Jose Mabanta, a spokesman for the Philippine military, has denied that this new deal will change his country's relations with Washington.

But the US has already expressed concern over China's arms sales and donations to its weaker neighbours - and a congressional report last year warned of the dangers of China's expanding military reach.

Source: BBC News

[Bayanihan]

hmmm whats China planning

[islander]

Problems any nation has with buying weapons from another is what if in the future relations sour where to get the parts.
Could explain why Brazil wants to be self-sufficient in weapons production by 2025.

Philippines is a long Archipelago so would think they would at least have a strong navy.

Government should put a mineral tax, in Chile they have a 10% copper Tax, which would go to the military. Just make sure they do not skim money for there own personnel use. It was found in Chile that certain Generals would accept certain contracts since certain companies paid them to buy there equipment. This is illegal.

[Barilin-Kita]

Why am i not surprised? aquino being a commie sympathizer and wanting to appease them due to the botched rescue of the pnp, is supposed to surprise anyone else? In the mean time, this incompetent government and nation is walking on thin ice should sh!t hits the fan, no one is going to trust the Philippines who is seen weak and is willing to sleep with the enemy for the sake of appeasement and to avoid war at all cost. Pathetic.

[martin_nuke]

Do you think that deal is steal on even if there's the Spratlys conflict?

[ocrapdm]

Philippines should sign a deal with China regarding Mutual Defense Treaty against America.

America's out to have a foothold in the Asia region. It's ONLY choice is the Philippines because of the Filipinos' intense love for Mr. Kano Whitey.

Even Vietnam now is having a joint China-Viet military drill.

USA knows that the Philippines is its ONLY true ally in the Southeast Asian region. Even ordinary Japanese and Korean citizens HATE THE US MILITARY PRESENCE in their countries.

Bad for the Philippines, though. Since China is fast overtaking US.

[orient]

Philippines should sign a deal with China regarding Mutual Defense Treaty against America.

America's out to have a foothold in the Asia region. It's ONLY choice is the Philippines because of the Filipinos' intense love for Mr. Kano Whitey.

Even Vietnam now is having a joint China-Viet military drill.

USA knows that the Philippines is its ONLY true ally in the Southeast Asian region. Even ordinary Japanese and Korean citizens HATE THE US MILITARY PRESENCE in their countries.

Bad for the Philippines, though. Since China is fast overtaking US.

That's a fantasy

[martin_nuke]

Henry Sy should be the President of the Philippines.

[Maydayraibly]

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[GummyBear0311]

Well, GMA is no longer president so this deal has expired.