September 1, 2024: Anti-China Hate Campaign now also targets Filipino-Chinese
Former Senator Nikki Coseteng recently said that the ongoing Hate Campaign against China under the current Administration of President Bong Bong Marcos (PBBM) could lead to War between the two Countries.
Coseteng said, "This Campaign, subtly and sometimes overtly promoted through Traditional and Social Media, threatens to tear apart our Nation. Suppose we do not address this Issue immediately and adequately. In that Case, it will spiral into a full-blown Hate Campaign, not just against China but against the Chinese Filipino Community among us."
She warned that the Country is now on the brink of War, noting the actual consequences of Conflict were beyond the immediate loss of Life and Destruction but included the irreparable damage it leaves behind for Generations to come.
"War creates untold loss, division and polarization among People. The Scars it leaves behind are not just physical but deeply psychological, ripping apart the very fabric of Societies," she said.
Coseteng said that being Filipino Chinese, she was subjected to "Sinophobic remarks from supposedly well-educated friends." The Incident, she said, was a disturbing indication of how anti-China Rhetoric is increasingly blurring the Lines between Chinese and Filipino Chinese.
Coseteng added that many Filipino Chinese, including those who have been running legitimate Businesses for generations, now feel targeted by discrimination. She said disregarding the Contributions of Filipino Chinese to the Country's history and welfare would be not only counterproductive but also profoundly unfair.
Coseteng expressed skepticism about the Government's promise of protection for Filipino Chinese. "In a climate where aggression is tolerated and encouraged, what about ordinary Filipinos? How can they feel secure when the leaders meant to protect them enable such hostility?” She said.
The issue of the West Philippine Sea is being manipulated to cast the Chinese negatively, Coseteng added. Coseteng said the use of forged Immigration Documents was a Crime not unique to the Chinese. "Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Foreigners have gone through the same Procedures facilitated by Enablers within our Government," she added.
Coseteng said it would be hard for Illegal Operators to exist without help from Philippine Authorities. "We have yet to see the full force of the Law bring them to justice," she said. Coseteng said the Philippines needs an able Negotiator with China.
"This isn't like negotiating at a stall in 168 (a mall in Divisoria, Manila) where you just bring a Mobile Phone with a Translator and start talking. It's not that simple. These are long-term Discussions that cannot be resolved in two Days. This is about the future of our Country and the next generation. Hot-headedness and one-upmanship have no place here," she said.
"China, to me, is not a bully. It's a large Country, moving forward at high speed while we're still riding a Tricycle. It's a tough situation," Coseteng added.
August 9, 2024: The Global Times reports on how China sees the Philippines’ constant “Joint Patrols” as a Provocations
The Chinese "Global Times" News Publication recently wrote about how it sees the Philippines' continued Joint Military Exercises in the South China Sea (SCS) as Provocations, especially with how it keeps playing up to the Press on how Chinese Forces are supposedly shadowing these Exercises. Here are some selected Excerpts from the Article:
* “From Wednesday to Thursday, the Philippines, the US, Australia and Canada launched Joint Sea and Air Drills in the South China Sea. Ironically, the Philippines, which has already conducted three Joint Exercises with non-Regional Countries within just 10 Days, again portrayed itself as a "Victim."”
* “With the aim of testing Troops' Reconnaissance, Early Warning, Rapid Deployments and Joint Strike Capabilities, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Wednesday organized a Joint Combat Patrol in Waters and Airspace near Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea. However, according to Reuters, the Philippines Military responded by saying three Chinese Navy Vessels had "tailed" the four-Country Exercise.”
* “The Military Exercises around Chinese Territory are a serious provocation. China's response is a clear display of its dedication to safeguarding its Maritime Rights and Sovereignty, a Chinese Military Expert who requested Anonymity, told the Global Times.”
* “The Philippines' allegation against China is merely an Effort to portray itself as a "Victim," with the intention of discrediting China and confusing the International Community, while seeking to garner support from other Countries.”
* “The Philippines has made serious Misjudgments on the South China Sea Issue. Following the US' Indo-Pacific Strategy will not safeguard the Interests of the Philippines; instead, it will only become a "Clown" serving US Interests.”