Us China Relations and Implication Territorial Sovereignty of Phillipines
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2025
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Abstract
This study examines the complex connection between the US and China and how it directly impacts the territorial sovereignty of the Philippines in the South China Sea. Given the escalating tensions around disputed maritime features like the Spratly Islands and contested reefs, the Philippines faces significant challenges in maintaining its sovereign rights against China's expansive "nine-dash line" claims. The report highlights how China's aggressive maritime tactics, such conflicts with the coast guard and territorial incursions, jeopardize regional security and challenge the military and diplomatic responses of the Philippines.. Because of their combined military drills and security pledges to prevent coercion while preserving freedom of navigation, the United States and the Philippines have a strategic partnership that is essential to countering China's influence. The study does, however, also highlight the dangers of escalation and the necessity of practical diplomacy to prevent conflict. In order to present a thorough geopolitical study of how the US-China competition influences Philippine sovereignty and regional security architecture, this paper examines legal frameworks, such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration's 2016 verdict, as well as changing military and civilian activities. With an emphasis on maritime conflicts in the South China Sea, this essay examines the effects of the current US-China competition on Philippine territorial sovereignty. It evaluates how the Philippines' sovereign rights over its exclusive economic zone and disputed features like Sandy Cay and the Spratly Islands are threatened by China's broad territorial claims and harsh enforcement strategies. China's denial of international legal standards stands in stark contrast to the Philippines' diplomatic posture, which was strengthened by the Permanent Court of Arbitration's 2016 decision in its favor. A strategic component is introduced by the United States' status as a treaty ally and security partner, since joint exercises and military cooperation are intended to offset China's increasing regional aggression. The study also assesses civilian attempts to preserve sovereignty and the Philippines' internal marine security cooperation. In the end, this research emphasizes how managing great power rivalry while preserving the Philippines' territorial integrity and fostering regional peace requires striking a careful balance between diplomacy and deterrence.
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| Authors | Mehreen Zahra |
| Journal | Social Sciences & Humanity Research Review |
| Year | 2025 |
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10.63468/sshrr.013
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