Maritime experts cautious over planned joint development with ChinaARIANNE CHRISTIAN TAPAO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Experts weigh in on the prospects and challenges of the Philippines' planned joint development with China.
The Philippine government insists that joint development with Beijing in the disputed waters of the South China Sea is the better option, but experts here believe Manila should instead stick to the letter and spirit of the Arbitral Court award last year.
Describing the maritime situation as “complex,†UP Asian studies professor Aileen Baviera, at a forum at the University of the Philippines on Sept 22, said the Philippines shouldn’t be rushing into a joint venture with China.
“This is a time to sort of hold our horses, push as much as we can still on the arbitration award, because this is what we have that’s clear and solid. So why bring in the joint development at this time?†she said at the forum, "Philippines and China in the year after the SCS Arbitration: Options and Obstacles for Joint Development."
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