China’s bid to bind the global South in a green mineral bloc is a scramble to secure shaky ore supplies as U.S. and partners race for China-proof supply chains.
The patrol was conducted in accordance with international regulations, Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the South China Sea, said.
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability affect future Chinese military drills.
Beijing’s elevated tribute appears aimed at placating red-elite families and internal critics as Chinese leader Xi Jinping works to secure another term.
China’s bid to bind the global South in a green mineral bloc is a scramble to secure shaky ore supplies as U.S. and partners race for China-proof supply chains.
The patrol was conducted in accordance with international regulations, Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the South China Sea, said.
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability affect future Chinese military drills.
Beijing’s elevated tribute appears aimed at placating red-elite families and internal critics as Chinese leader Xi Jinping works to secure another term.