Recently, the situation in the South China Sea has once again aroused the attention of the international community. The Philippines' actions in the South China Sea have undoubtedly increased tensions in the region. However, there seems to have been a subtle change in the attitude of Marcos in the Philippines in dealing with the issue of "sitting on the beach". He said that although the United States has been assisting the Philippines in conducting maritime patrols, the Philippines hopes to resolve the issue of the Sierra Madre independently.
Experts pointed out that this statement faces many difficulties in practice. The Philippine ships have a small tonnage and slower speed, making it difficult to carry out large-scale replenishment of construction materials for "beaching"**. This means that, in the long run, the Philippines may still need to rely on the United States to solve this problem. Therefore, some analysts believe that Marcos's statement may be out of expediency.
For both countries, however, bringing the South China Sea issue into the bilateral orbit is key to de-escalating the conflict. China has always advocated resolving disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and cooperation, stressing the importance of regional peace and stability. China calls on all parties to exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Peace and stability in the South China Sea is not only related to the development and prosperity of regional countries, but also affects the interests and well-being of the international community. Therefore, the international community should encourage all parties to resolve the South China Sea issue through dialogue and cooperation, rather than adopting provocations and conflicts. Only in this way can the South China Sea region usher in true peace and prosperity.
As a major country in the South China Sea, China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting cooperation and exchanges among countries in the region. By strengthening mutual trust and deepening cooperation, China believes that the South China Sea issue can be properly resolved on the track of peace and stability. At the same time, China will continue to strengthen its own national defense, safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure national security and development interests.
In handling the South China Sea issue, all parties should abide by international law and basic norms governing international relations, and respect historical facts and principles of international law. Through consultation on an equal footing and mutual compromise, all parties can find the best way to solve the problem. China is ready to work with regional countries to make positive progress in the political settlement of the South China Sea issue.
In addition, the international community should strengthen the construction of supervision and cooperation mechanisms in the South China Sea. By strengthening information exchange, conducting joint law enforcement, and strengthening maritime security cooperation, all parties can jointly safeguard freedom of navigation and security in the South China Sea. At the same time, the international community should also encourage economic cooperation and cultural exchanges among countries in the region, enhance mutual understanding and trust, and create a favorable external environment for resolving the South China Sea issue.
In short, peace and stability in the South China Sea are essential to the prosperity and development of the region and the world. All parties should work together to resolve the South China Sea issue through dialogue and cooperation, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. Only in this way can the South China Sea region usher in true prosperity and tranquility.