Chinese ships appear to 'bracket' Batanes after Philippine leader remarks on Taiwan
Chinese ships appear to 'bracket' Batanes after Philippine leader remarks on Taiwan
Placing anti-ship missiles on Batanes puts ships entering Luzon Strait within range
Placing anti-ship missiles on Batanes puts ships entering Luzon Strait within range
Itbayat Island is in Bashi Channel and 200 km south of Taiwan
Itbayat Island is in Bashi Channel and 200 km south of Taiwan
President Ferdinand Marcos expresses concern over China's actions in region
President Ferdinand Marcos expresses concern over China's actions in region
Port would be based on Batanes Islands, extending US military reach to Bashi Channel
Port would be based on Batanes Islands, extending US military reach to Bashi Channel
