In recent years, the South China Sea region has been relatively calm, however, inPhilippines**MarcosAfter taking office, the situation began to change significantly. Marcos** Opened four more to the U.S. militaryMilitaryThe bases, almost all of which are located around the Spratlys, draw the United States directly into the South China Sea, thus achieving what the United States has always hoped to achieve. In addition, the Philippines continues to enlist Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and other countries to interveneDisputes in the South China Sea, trying to expand the South China Sea issue. On the other hand, the Philippines has been provoking China at Second Thomas Shoal and Scarborough Shoal, and has made its actions against China public. Against this background, the Chinese embassy in France asked very directly, and the West began to criticize China's position on the South China Sea issue. However, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy responded with facts, accurately stating China's position on the South China Sea issue.
Extensions:The situation in the South China SeaAgainst the backdrop of change, the Philippines' provocation of China has received widespread attention. Marcos**'s actions have been prepared in advance, and their actions are interlocking. First, using the initiative of opening bases, the United States was successfully introduced into the South China Sea. Second, it uses the influence of the United States to enlist other Western allies to interveneDisputes in the South China Sea。Then, through the constant provocation of China, the identity of the "target" is openly declared. Third, it cooperates with other countries to conduct joint patrols to hint at the next step in the South China Sea. Finally, the Philippines has publicly stated that it is considering exploring oil and gas resources in the South China Sea, and since negotiations with China have failed, the Philippines will seek a new response. This series of actions shows the calculation and ambition of the Philippines on the South China Sea issue. The Philippines hopes to exert pressure on China by drawing the United States and other Western countries into the South China Sea, and believes that China will not take it lightly after the "cost of using force" increasesMilitaryLet's go. Against this background, the Philippines will be able to realize its interests in the South China Sea, such as oil and gas extraction. However, China has made it clear that it will not make concessions on issues of principle and bottom line, and that its determination to safeguard its sovereignty and maritime interests will not be compromised. The Philippines' wishful thinking may be a reality, but it is doubtful that it will actually be able to make a difference in the face of China. Considering that China is oneMilitaryGreat powers, and this is a local issue,Disputes in the South China SeaThe escalation may lead to a chain reaction, which in turn will involve the Taiwan Strait issue. In the event of a direct showdown, China has the ability to resolve both the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait issues. The reluctance of the United States to risk this can be concluded from the conflict between Ukraine and Palestine. In fact, neither the South China Sea nor the Taiwan Strait issue is a matter for the United States itself.
The Philippines has carried out a series of provocative actions against China in recent years, further escalating tensions in the South China Sea. First, the Philippines has been aggressively attacking China's territorial waters at Scarborough Shoal in order to assert sovereignty over the island. Secondly, inThitu IslandNot only did the Philippines build an airstrip to enhance its presence in the South China SeaMilitaryexists, and other countries are also invited to conduct so-called "joint patrols". Finally,MarcosIt also publicly stated that the Philippines is considering oil exploration plans in the South China Sea, as negotiations with China have not yielded results and the Philippine side hopes to come up with a "new response". These concrete actions show that the Philippines has touched China's bottom line and red line.
Expansion: A series of provocative actions launched by the Philippines against China have raised concerns. First, the Philippines has been attacking China's territorial waters at Scarborough Shoal, trying to expand its sphere of influence in the South China Sea by strengthening its sovereignty over the island. Secondly, the Philippines is inThitu IslandAn airstrip was added to enhance its presence in the South China SeaMilitaryThere is a presence. In addition to this, the Philippines has invited other countries to participate in so-called "joint patrols" in an attempt to exert pressure on the South China Sea issue with the help of external forces. Finally, the Philippines announced that it was considering oil exploration plans in the South China Sea, as negotiations with China have not progressed and the Philippine side plans to propose a "new response". These actions have clearly touched China's bottom line and red line.
The provocative actions of the Philippines have attracted the attention of the United States, which has begun to intervene in the South China Sea. Marcos** By bringing in the United States, the goal of drawing the United States into the South China Sea has been successfully achieved. Then, other Western allies responded, giving the Philippines more support in the South China Sea. However, a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in France pointed out that China will not budge on issues of principle and bottom line. Although the Philippine action is in line with the intentions of the United States, can the Philippines achieve the desired results in the face of China?Similarly, is the United States really willing to engage in conflict with China in the South China Sea?Because as can be seen from the conflict between Ukraine and Palestine, the United States is unwilling to bear the consequences of a direct conflict.
Expansion: The actions of the Philippines have attracted the attention of the United States, which has become involved in the South China Sea. The Philippines has succeeded in bringing the United States into the South China Sea and achieving its goal of drawing the United States into the South China Sea. In addition, other Western countries have also responded by showing support for the Philippines. However, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in France made it clear that China will not compromise on issues of principle and bottom line. Although the actions of the Philippines are in line with the intentions of the United States, will the Philippines be able to achieve the desired results in the face of China?Similarly, is the United States really willing to engage in conflict with China in the South China Sea?From the conflict in Ukraine and Palestine, it can be concluded that the United States is unwilling to bear the consequences of a direct conflict.
Through a series of actions, the Philippines is trying to gain more benefits in the South China Sea. However, China will not compromise on safeguarding its sovereignty and maritime interests. Whether the Philippines will be able to achieve its goals in the face of China remains in doubt. In addition, the United States is also involved in the South China Sea, but whether it is willing to engage in conflict with China is an unknown factor. Judging by the current situation, it is unlikely that the United States will take such a risk. Therefore, the resolution of the South China Sea issue requires all parties to remain calm and rational and seek a solution through dialogue and negotiation.