- Strategic claims are being made regarding the Batanes islands, involving China and the Philippines, demonstrating defense ties amid geopolitical tensions regarding Taiwan.
- Chinese academics claim Batanes belongs to China, while the Philippines asserts it is inseparable national territory, facing geopolitical pressure across the Bashi Channel.
China uses historical links to claim sovereignty over Batanes.
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China uses historical links to claim sovereignty over Batanes.
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Chinese academics claim Batanes belongs to China, while the Philippines asserts it is inseparable national territory, facing geopolitical pressure across the Bashi Channel.Also in this story
- The CCP may use a Taiwan war as a pretext to invade Batanes.
- Influence is being extended into Batanes through educational ties and academic exchanges, involving the United Front Work Department.