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Expert wants US to arm Philippines with sound cannons to fight China’s gray-zone tactics

Expert wants US to arm Philippines with sound cannons to fight China’s gray-zone tactics

China’s coast guard recently deployed a sound cannon in a harassment effort aimed at Philippine vessels in disputed South China Sea waters. The cannons can blast noise loud enough to cause pain and damage hearing. A professor at the University of Hawaii’s School of Pacific and Asian Studies recommended the U.S. provide the Philippines with sound cannons to deter Chinese vessels pushing deeper into the country’s territorial waters. Brad Allenby, a professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, part of the Fulton Schools, an expert in the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies, discusses the pros and cons of deploying sound cannons in response to China’s actions.

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