Aquino’s stern criticism of China’s expansionist policies has certainly not endeared him to the Chinese. But regional powers like the United States and Japan have supported his stance, with Japan promising to deliver enhanced equipment for the Philippine Coast Guard.
阿基诺三世对中国扩张主义政策的严厉批评当然让中国人十分不欢迎。但美国和日本等地区大国都支持他的立场，日本还承诺为菲律宾海岸警卫队提供加强装备。菲律宾人民毫无疑问也很欣赏他在捍卫国家利益上的坚定。