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China could 'turn off power' in the Philippines, senate hears
The head of the National Transmission Corporation confirmed the possibility during a senate session.
China has part-owned the Philippines' national grid since 2009 - leading one senator to question whether China's "hegemonic ambitions" posed a security threat to the Philippines.
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"We have given our grid - although 40% it appears - to a foreign corporation that has interests that collide with our country in the West Philippine Sea," said Senator Richard Gordon, using the Philippine name for the eastern parts of the South China Sea.
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The senate heard that - although the power could be switched off remotely - the Philippines could restore it within 24 to 48 hours.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-50498720
China has part-owned the Philippines' national grid since 2009 - leading one senator to question whether China's "hegemonic ambitions" posed a security threat to the Philippines.
...
"We have given our grid - although 40% it appears - to a foreign corporation that has interests that collide with our country in the West Philippine Sea," said Senator Richard Gordon, using the Philippine name for the eastern parts of the South China Sea.
...
The senate heard that - although the power could be switched off remotely - the Philippines could restore it within 24 to 48 hours.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-50498720
24 to 48 hours without power is still very damaging.