Don’t let China militarize disputed sea – PH envoy

PHILIPPINE Ambassador to the US Jose Cuisia Jr. on Friday urged an American business group not to tolerate the unilateral activities of China in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), noting that a “militarized and tension-gripped [sea] where the rule of the cannon prevails is not good for business.”

Speaking during the United States Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) meeting in Makati City (Metro Manila), Cuisia said the voice of business community is “just as powerful” as the diplomats, lawyers and military strategists working on avoiding military conflict.