How Subic Bay Could Transform Philippine Security | Taiwan Talks EP397

The Philippine military is looking to create a new base at Subic Bay to boost the country’s capabilities against increasing Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we discuss the history of Subic Bay, its significance to the Philippines’ defense, and international involvement in regional security. Furthermore, we examine links between Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, as well as how the use of technology such as drones can affect their collective security.

Our guests are:

Arthur Ding
- National Chengchi University Professor Emeritus

Kuo Yu-jen
- National Sun Yat-sen University Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies Director and Professor

Tang Shao-cheng
- National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Professor

Renato Cruz De Castro
- distinguished professor at the Department of International Studies at De La Salle University

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:50 – History of Subic Bay
00:03:22 – Why Is Philippines Upping Capabilities in South China Sea?
00:07:05– Is Subic Bay a Gamechanger in Philippines-China Tensions?
00:08:08 – How Would China React to U.S. Support for Philippines?
00:10:48 – Manila’s Stance on China Over Time
00:14:02 – Drones, Join Drills, and Collective Security
00:18:13 – Japan’s Role in Indo-Pacific Security
00:22:35 – Why Is Beijing Keeping Pressure Up on Manila?

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