The Philippines has recently escalated its provocative actions in the South China Sea, including the ramming of a Chinese coast guard vessel, while the United States has demonstrated its close relationship with the Philippines by intimidating China with the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. The precarious situation in the South China Sea has aroused widespread concern and concern. But what other actions does China have besides condemnation?One of the most important initiatives deserves our attention, and that is the series of interactions between China and Vietnam. Vietnam's key participation in the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a key step forward, and Vietnam has made it clear that it supports China's global development thinking at this time. This move is of great significance, because the United States and the Philippines are currently trying to de-globalize, engage in geopolitics, isolate China, and create a small circle of anti-Chinese people. Remember, both the United States and Japan have strengthened their international relations with Vietnam, but in fact, they are nothing more than trying to co-opt Vietnam as a trap and undermine the relationship between China and ASEAN, especially in the South China Sea. And Vietnam did not have a plan this time, although the United States has given a series of benefits before, but don't these countries understand the true face of the United States?The United States will blow up the "big balloon" and shake off its hands as soon as it achieves its political goals. In addition, if Vietnam gets too close, there will be more instability in domestic politics, and Vietnam and China will have more political systems and cultural similarities. Moreover, once Vietnam gets on the "thief ship" of the United States, it is very likely that the United States will manipulate the "puppet" regime and subvert the existing regime in Vietnam. However, Vietnam's statements disappointed the expectations of the Americans. This means that there is another gap in the US encirclement of China, and the Americans will naturally be nervous, but the Philippines is the biggest beneficiary of the pressure. In the past, the Philippines may have been lucky enough to influence the conflict between ASEAN countries and China in the South China Sea, but now Vietnam has taken the lead in saying that it is doubtful that the Philippines will be able to continue if it takes personal action. Although before China reached a series of cooperation agreements with Vietnam, some were wary of Vietnam, believing that Vietnam might be ungrateful. However, I believe that China will not lose a big deal because of a small one, and all actions should be based on national interests. China's global strategic layout needs Vietnam's cooperation. Although the United States and the Philippines will continue to make trouble, China will continue to take corresponding measures to break the siege, and the attempt of the United States and the Philippines to contain China is doomed to failure.
Vietnam's statement is very important for China. First, Vietnam's accession has injected new vitality into the China-led Belt and Road Initiative. As an important neighbor of China in the South China Sea, Vietnam's accession will promote cooperation and win-win development among countries in the region. Cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, infrastructure, etc., will contribute to the prosperity and stability of the region. Second, Vietnam's statement is a support for China's global development thinking. Some countries, led by the United States, are trying to contain China's development on a global scale, isolate China, and create a small circle of anti-Chinese people. However, Vietnam's statement shows that different countries have a positive attitude towards China's global influence and status, and are willing to work with China to build an open, inclusive and cooperative international order. This is an important diplomatic victory for China and a powerful response to the provocations of the United States and the Philippines.
Vietnam's statement deprives the United States of an ally in the South China Sea and means that the Philippines will be isolated in regional affairs. The Philippines' previous plans for cooperation with the United States may have been based on a fluke mentality, believing that it could get a piece of the South China Sea by joining forces with the United States. However, Vietnam's accession shows that regional countries are not buying in and will not be swayed by the provocations of the United States and the Philippines. If the Philippines continues to act alone, it will face pressure and constraints from other countries in the region.
China is facing containment and provocation from the United States and the Philippines, and needs targeted response strategies. In its cooperation with Vietnam, China has demonstrated its sincerity and friendship, and has shown its tolerance and wisdom on the South China Sea issue. However, China also faces some dilemmas. First, China needs to maintain Vietnam's trust and cooperation. Despite Vietnam's support for China, there are still some differences over the South China Sea. China needs to resolve these issues through dialogue and negotiation in order to achieve consensus and cooperation between the two sides. Second, China needs to remain calm and restrained in its handling of the South China Sea issue. In the face of provocations by the United States and the Philippines, China should stick to its principles and refrain from taking drastic actions. Through reasonable consultation and diplomatic means, we should respond to challenges and maintain regional peace and stability while protecting our own interests.
In response to the provocations of the United States and the Philippines, China has opted for cooperation and support with Vietnam. Vietnam's statement presents an important opportunity for China to break the encirclement and pressure of the United States and the Philippines. However, China is also facing difficulties and challenges, and needs to continue to remain calm and wise, resolve differences through cooperation and dialogue, and contribute to regional peace and stability. China's global strategic layout needs the support and cooperation of countries in the region to jointly build an open, inclusive and cooperative international order. Only in this way can China play a greater role in regional and world affairs and contribute to the common development and progress of mankind.