by Staff Writers, Manila (AFP) May 02, 2014
And here's our Dear Leader:
And the Chinese?
Well, a lot of sailors and marines will love that! Subic was one of those ports of call every crew looked forward to. We won't suggest why. Just read the story @ Philippines to offer renewed US military use of Subic
Tokyo (AFP) May 02, 2014 - Three Chinese coastguard ships sailed through disputed waters in the East China Sea Friday as Beijing maintained its defiant stance after US President Barack Obama backed Tokyo in the row.
And here's our Dear Leader:
It was the third such incursion since US President Barack Obama vigorously reasserted on April 24 that Washington would defend Japan under a bilateral military treaty if China initiated an attack in the tense dispute.
And the Chinese?
China has already dismissed Obama's position, saying that the islands are "China's inherent territory".
The Philippines said Friday it plans to give the United States access to five military bases under a deal that could see US forces return to their giant former facility at Subic Bay.
Well, a lot of sailors and marines will love that! Subic was one of those ports of call every crew looked forward to. We won't suggest why. Just read the story @ Philippines to offer renewed US military use of Subic