IndiaCorvette"CardsDemaThe special visit to the Philippines has aroused a lot of concern and speculation. The Philippines has long confronted China over the South China Sea, trying to attack China's maritime rights and interests in the region by sending coast guard and civilian vessels. The visit to the Philippines of India "cardDemaSpecial NoCorvetteIt is the "Kamorta" class built by the Indian Navy itselfCorvetteThe second ship. This oneCorvetteIt is 110 meters long and 13 meters wide7 meters, full load displacement of 3,500 tons, full diesel power, maximum speed of 32 knots.
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However, it is surprising that as a newly built shipCorvette, it turned out to be equipped with anyMissiles, armed only with artillery and torpedoes. In contrast, even those with a smaller displacement are lightweightCorvetteThe 056 was also equipped with anti-shipsMissilesand air defenseMissiles。This makes one wonder about the unique way of thinking of Indians.
India has been working hard inInternationalPlay the role of a great power on the stage. However, despite India's self-proclaimed efforts to support the Philippines to ensure respect for the maritime constitution, India's global influence and power are relatively weak compared to China's. Nehru was inInternationalOn the stage, it was said that India could not play a second-rate role, hoping that India would become a big country with a strong voice. However, by meddling in the affairs of its neighbors and trying to confront China, India seems to be in an awkward position as it seeks to enhance its presence.
India's focus on Southeast Asia also goes some way to explaining its motivation to intervene in the South China Sea. Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and it is profitable for India to participate in Southeast Asia. In addition, Southeast Asia is also an important destination for Indian immigrants, and the proportion of Indian origin in the region is rising rapidly. These factors have led to a greater sense of engagement and willingness to get involved in Southeast Asia.
Although India has tried to counter China's assertiveness in the South China Sea by cooperating with the Philippines, it remains questionable whether the Philippines can count on India's support and confront China. Compared with China, the Philippines is obviously at a disadvantage in terms of national strength, and even the United States cannot really support the Philippines in a head-on confrontation with China. Therefore, pinning hopes on a relatively weak country like India can only be wishful thinking. The Philippines is trying to seek foreign aid, but India, a country that challenges the strength of the South China Sea Fleet, may not be able to become the "savior" on which it depends.
Looking back at the entire South China Sea dispute, I believe that the best way to resolve the dispute is to achieve a win-win situation through dialogue and cooperation. States should abide by the law of the sea andInternationalThe law provides for the peaceful resolution of differences. In addition, by strengthening regional cooperation and developing the economy, it can contribute to maintaining stability and prosperity in the South China Sea. For China and the Philippines, resolving issues through dialogue and consultation is ideal, while pinning hopes on foreign aid and trying to confront China will only exacerbate tensions.
In short, it would be unwise for the Philippines to look to India as a foreign aid to counter China. While India has tried to increase its presence through cooperation with the Philippines, it is not equipped to change the situation in terms of power with China in the South China Sea. To resolve the South China Sea issue, all parties need to seek win-win results in a peaceful and cooperative manner, and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. Only in this way can we truly achieve stability and prosperity in the South China Sea.