BEIJING-(IDB) : China asked Korea not to sell FA-50 fighter jets to the Philippines,
the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Saturday. The daily said Beijing made the
request ahead of a summit in Seoul between President Park Geun-hye and
Philippines President Benigno Aquino on Oct. 17.
Korea declined, saying it cannot accept "interference" in arms exports, an issue of its national interest, according to the daily.
In their meeting, Park thanked Aquino for Manila’s decision to buy the FA-50 jets and urged a speedy signing of the contract.
A government official here said, "The Philippines is engaged in a territorial dispute with China over the Spratly Islands, and that appears to be why Beijing protested several times through the Chinese Embassy and other channels."
Korea declined, saying it cannot accept "interference" in arms exports, an issue of its national interest, according to the daily.
In their meeting, Park thanked Aquino for Manila’s decision to buy the FA-50 jets and urged a speedy signing of the contract.
A government official here said, "The Philippines is engaged in a territorial dispute with China over the Spratly Islands, and that appears to be why Beijing protested several times through the Chinese Embassy and other channels."
The government has officially denied the Yomiuri report, but officials privately admit it.
"Every time the Korean or Filipino media reported on the FA-50 sale, China reacted sensitively trying to confirm the reports through diplomatic channels," a government source said.
But the official added the sale will go ahead.
The Spratly Islands consist of around 30,000 tiny islands and reefs occupied by China, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.
China has dispatched Navy ships to the South China Sea to bolster its presence there. The Philippines increased troop presence on the islands late last year and established a separate military command to handle their defense. Manila also recently decided to move some of its naval and air force bases near the South China Sea.
There is speculation that the Philippines is acquiring the FA-50 jets to defend the Spratly Islands.
The FA-50 is a light attack fighter jet based on the T-50 trainer jet. It can handle air-to-air and air-to-ground operations as well as taking on gunboats.
The Philippines is also in talks with Korea to spend US$650 million to purchase Korean-made frigates.
China is also engaged in territorial disputes in the South China Sea with Indonesia and Vietnam, which have either bought or are about to buy Korean weapons.
Indonesia signed deals in 2011 to buy 16 T-50 trainers for $400 million as well as three 1,200-ton submarines.
Vietnam held its first military talks with Korea last year to expand cooperation in the field.
"Every time the Korean or Filipino media reported on the FA-50 sale, China reacted sensitively trying to confirm the reports through diplomatic channels," a government source said.
But the official added the sale will go ahead.
The Spratly Islands consist of around 30,000 tiny islands and reefs occupied by China, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.
China has dispatched Navy ships to the South China Sea to bolster its presence there. The Philippines increased troop presence on the islands late last year and established a separate military command to handle their defense. Manila also recently decided to move some of its naval and air force bases near the South China Sea.
There is speculation that the Philippines is acquiring the FA-50 jets to defend the Spratly Islands.
The FA-50 is a light attack fighter jet based on the T-50 trainer jet. It can handle air-to-air and air-to-ground operations as well as taking on gunboats.
The Philippines is also in talks with Korea to spend US$650 million to purchase Korean-made frigates.
China is also engaged in territorial disputes in the South China Sea with Indonesia and Vietnam, which have either bought or are about to buy Korean weapons.
Indonesia signed deals in 2011 to buy 16 T-50 trainers for $400 million as well as three 1,200-ton submarines.
Vietnam held its first military talks with Korea last year to expand cooperation in the field.
Source |: Chosun
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BalasHapusFA-50 golden eagle bukan lawan sebanding jet-jet tempur china. Ada yg tahu nggak Kenapa cina keberatan jet tempur golden eagle dijual ke philipin, Sedanglan Indonesia beli tdk dilarang (padahal ada potensi konflik juga dgn cina di natuna)?
BalasHapusCina tdk perlu ikut ngatur2 negara orang lain.......
BalasHapusF/A 50 hanya pesawat ringan dengan daya angkut persenjataan yg ringan serta daya jelajah yang pendek, bila dibandingkan dengan produk China munkin setara dengan JF 17, apalagi Filipina hanya mampu membeli 12 unit, tentu tidak setara dengan kekuatan armada laut dan udara China.
BalasHapusCina bisa menekan Korea untuk itu karena kepentingan dagang Korea di Cina juga besar ,,, itulah kalau negara besar,, mereka bisa menekan dengan berbagai cara,,,
BalasHapusEMANG PLA CINA TAKUT BANGET AMA 12 UNIT FA50 GOLDEN EAGLE???? KOK KAYAKNYA CEMEN AMAT TUH NEGARA ADIDAYA!!!
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Siapa yg tahu pada saatnya nanti dua Korea bersatu.
BalasHapusChina dg mudah mengambil alih seluruh perusahaan strategis yg di miliki / di kuasai Korsel.
Sekarang China sedang ngeborong beras dari Asia Selatan untuk di jadikan stock pangan Korut.
Mumpung AS sedang kelimpungan dgkondisi ekonomi keuangan, dimana hutang dagang dg China saja mencapai 30 Triliun dollars.
Maka menlu RI MartyNatalegawa buru2 brkunjung ke Korut untuk membantu unifikasi dg Korsel.
Dan ternyata benar selesai dari Korut menlu berkunjung ke Korsel.
sejarah berbicara kemampuan indonesia dalam menyelesaikan konflik dua pihak sukses berakhir dgn perdamaian, bro. contohnya udah banyak... ya semoga aja damai...
BalasHapuskorea damai amrik rugi donk...
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