Title: South China Sea Shock! France is pointing fingers, who is messing behind the scenes?
The situation in the South China Sea has intensified! How can France's involvement in South China Sea affairs be underestimated?
The situation in the South China Sea has become increasingly tense recently. Just when we were worried about the South China Sea issue, France was also involved in this turmoil. The recent remarks of French Minister Colonna have caused great controversy and disgust. Speaking in Australia on December 4, she openly challenged China, urging it to "think twice" about the South China Sea. It's hard to accept!
The intensity of the rhetoric is really jaw-dropping. It is intolerable that France, as the sixth power, has followed the United States, Japan, Australia and other countries in pointing fingers at the South China Sea issue. Colonna's remarks are undoubtedly a blatant accusation against China and an unreasonable "lesson", which is simply whimsical. I think France urgently needs to look at what it has done!
Let's start by looking at the event itself. Australia's navy claims its submarine was damaged in Chinese waters, and the Philippines' repeated provocations in the South China Sea have been stopped by China. Isn't this a signal to France that they have no right to interfere in the affairs of the South China Sea? France simply does not know anything about the truth. The Australian fleet crossed the border into the East China Sea, and China has been under surveillance and has not acted out of the ordinary. However, Australia has made indiscriminate accusations, claiming that Chinese submarines had damaged them, but it has not been able to produce even the slightest evidence. They put the blame on China, and they simply put the cart before the horse. And the troubles caused by the Philippines in the South China Sea are even more obvious. China has always exercised restraint and has not taken drastic actions, which shows China's restraint and calmness. Colonna's demand for China to "think twice" is it asking China to make concessions? Obviously, the problem is not in China, but France wants to point fingers, Colonna should first explain clearly why Australia crossed the border into Chinese waters.
In addition to France, the United States, Japan, Australia and other countries have frequently launched provocations against China under the guise of the Philippines. Two weeks ago, the United States and Australia even joined forces with the Philippines to conduct "joint patrols" in the South China Sea, and Japan also conducted joint military exercises with the Philippines. Now France is not to be outdone, intervening in the South China Sea issue, and it is really a sixth force everywhere. What's more, France has cooperated militarily with the Philippines and has had in-depth discussions with Fumio Kishida on several occasions about the situation in the Taiwan Strait. This shows that although France does not directly follow the United States, it secretly supports the "Indo-Pacific strategy" of the United States behind the scenes. France's self-proclaimed "overseas territories" as "Indo-Pacific countries" are simply incredible.
In the face of frequent provocations by France and other countries, China must be highly vigilant. It is necessary to prevent these countries from joining forces to make trouble in the South China Sea. We cannot tolerate such unreasonable accusations and meddling, and China has its own principles and bottom line. The South China Sea issue is by no means a testing ground for foreign interference, let alone bullying and provocation by any country. The unjustified actions of France and other countries must be condemned and stopped!
The following is the second half of the article).
The South China Sea issue is, in the final analysis, an issue of China's core interests. This is not only about national sovereignty, but also about the interests of the Chinese people. We cannot afford to watch other countries behave on our doorstep and remain indifferent.
On the South China Sea issue, China has always upheld the position of peaceful settlement of disputes. But this does not mean that we will be bullied by others, let alone deceived by the sophistry of some countries. Look at Australia, which has taken the opportunity to blame China while turning a blind eye to its own illegal actions. It is simply unfounded that their own ships crossed the border into China's territorial waters and dared to frame China with the so-called "wounded" without any evidence! Not to mention the Philippines, which is engaged in things in the South China Sea and wants sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands, but inexplicably puts the blame on China. We Chinese all understand in our hearts that this is a wolf ambition and an attempt to provoke trouble.
As for France, their sudden intervention in the South China Sea issue is undoubtedly seeking political benefits, but they ignore the facts and make untimely accusations. They even ignore how unreasonable their own behavior is, and they want to teach China a lesson, which is simply inexplicable!
China is not a soft persimmon to pinch, and we have enough confidence and strength to defend our territorial sovereignty. We advocate the settlement of disputes through dialogue and consultation, but we are also determined to safeguard our national interests and territorial integrity. There is no doubt that the South China Sea is our territory. Our position is clear, and no one should attempt to challenge China's bottom line.
China is a country with a long history and strong strength, and we have our own judgment and choice. We pursue peace and development, but we will never tolerate any violation of national dignity and territorial integrity. I hope that those countries that have come here will be sensible, and will not be quick to speak for the moment, let alone despise China's determination. The South China Sea is China's doorstep, and we are confident that we will protect this homeland.