From the Philippine Star (Sep 27) : Chinese live fire exercises just psywar -navy official


A senior naval officer said the Chinese navy's recent live fire exercise was just part of its psychological warfare and should not cause intimidation as the Philippine government is addressing the tension between the two countries.  Rear Admiral Armando Guzman, commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), said the Philippine Navy is capable in asserting the country’s sovereignty. “It was psychological warfare and personally I believe we have to assert our sovereignty. We are not threatened. Our government is addressing it through a political and peaceful approach,” said Guzman at the sidelines of the 16th anniversary of the NFWM at Naval Station Romulo Espaldon.

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