SCMP: US cannot use Philippines to store arms meant for defending Taiwan, Manila says
* Washington has access to 9 sites near the Taiwan Strait and the disputed South China Sea, under a military defence pact with Manila
* China has criticised the deal, accusing the US of taking advantage of the bases to interfere in the situation across the Taiwan Strait to serve its 'geopolitical goals'
The Philippines has ruled out the United States stockpiling weapons that could be deployed to defend Taiwan on bases the security ally has access to under the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Washington would not be permitted to conduct activities that were not stipulated in the 2014 deal. "Our view is that EDCA is not aimed at any third country outside its meant for use for the Philippines," Manalo told a senate hearing on Wednesday.
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Philippines Rules Out US Using Its Military Bases To Stockpile Weapons To Defend Taiwan
US Military Cannot Refuel, Repair, Reload At Philippines Bases; Cannot Use EDCA To Defend Taiwan — Reports -- EurAsian Times
US cannot stockpile arms in Philippines to defend Taiwan, says ‘friends to all’ Manila -- First Post
US cannot stockpile arms to defend Taiwan on our military bases, asserts Philippines -- WION
Philippines 'cannot Allow US To Stockpile Arms' That Can Be Deployed To Defend Taiwan -- Republic World
3 comments:
Wise decision.
lol yeah i was gonna say
Yet they can store arms meant to defend the Philippines. Stores arms are meant to be moved b4 its usage.
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