NATO Will Protect the Philippines & Join South China Sea Dispute

NATO Will Protect the Philippines & Join South China Sea Dispute

In terms of international relations, China's approach involves individual agreements with some Southeast Asian countries, potentially undermining collective bargaining power and isolating dissenting voices. Notably, they've largely disregarded international legal rulings, such as the 2016 Philippines vs. China arbitration, causing strain with other claimants and drawing criticism from major powers like the US and EU.