00:0020 countries plan to negotiate with China on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, including the Philippines.
00:09In the middle of this, some experts said that the Philippines can still benefit from the help of China.
00:17But it should be investigated, said Chino Gaston.
00:24In spite of the efforts made by the territories in the West Philippine Sea that have already reached the coast,
00:32water bombings, and other harassments by China in the Philippines,
00:36the country should not close the door to diplomatic and economic relations with China.
00:42In studying the think tank, AidData of the US, the Philippines can still benefit from the large export market,
00:50infrastructure financing, and foreign aid from China.
00:54But it should be thoroughly investigated the possible effects of these loans and projects on national security and the environment,
01:03such as dams and reclamation projects in the country.
01:21Get these folks to compete with each other to give you the best terms possible.
01:26The Philippines is included in the 20 countries that plan to negotiate with China on a planned summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22.
01:36According to Philippine Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez,
01:40his goal is to reach China, which is not only the Philippines, but many countries are not happy with his dangerous and strict actions in the sea.
01:51In the last surveillance of the Philippine Navy, 207 Chinese vessels are placed inside the West Philippine Sea as part of a research and survey ship.
02:01This is the largest number of Chinese Coast Guard, Navy, and militia ships recorded this year.
02:08We are still trying to assess why there is an increase in number in Iroquois or Aruzul Reef.
02:14However, we could say that for Sabina or Escoda, it's because of the extra attention that we have given to that particular shore.
02:22Although this should not alarm the Philippine Navy that it is illegal for Chinese vessels to remain inside the EEZ of the country.
02:33For GMA Integrated News, Chino Gaston, 24 Hours.
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