China has always emphasized the peaceful settlement of disputes, but this does not mean compromise. For a long time, China has always upheld sincerity and efforts in handling disputes over national territory and maritime rights and interests, and sought peaceful solutions. However, the Philippines has always ignored China's goodwill and sincerity, ignored China's strong warnings and opposition, and touched China's bottom line in the South China Sea again and again. The Philippines even sent ships to forcibly intrude into China's territorial waters in an attempt to "beach" the countrySecond Thomas Reefoftransporting supplies for repairs and reinforcements, further encroaching on Chinese territory. The Philippines' provocative actions have alerted the Chinese state media People**, which published a commentator's article signed "Bell" to sound the alarm to the Philippines.
In this commentator's article, "People**" pointed out that it is an extremely dangerous behavior for the Philippines to challenge China's bottom line, and China's determination to firmly defend China's sovereignty and integrity is unshakable. The Philippines' provocative actions will not only fail to have any effect on China, but are destined to be resolutely countered by China. Although the Philippines sees itself as a cover by interfering in the South China Sea by co-opting foreign powers, they forget that the great power game will not really protect them, but will only use them as "cannon fodder". The Philippines must realize that their provocative actions will only lead to serious consequences.
Why does the Philippines dare to repeatedly provoke China?There are three factors that have led to the provocation of the Philippines. First, the Philippines is closely dependent on the United States in accordance with the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, believing that the support of the United States is enough to embolden it. Second, the West and politicians stand in line to cheer on the Philippines' provocative behavior and act as a drummer for its provocation against China. Third, the strategic game between China and the United States continues to heat up, the Philippines believesInternationalThe situation is in its favor, there are illusions about support from the United States and Japan. It is the combination of these three factors that makes the Philippines stubbornly rush to the forefront of anti-China efforts.
However,Philippines**Marcos Jr.'s attitude changed dramatically in an interview with Japan**, showing signs that he is beginning to realize the consequences of being involved in great power competition. Marcos Jr. said that although the United States has been helping the Philippines with maritime training, it is concreteThe Philippines hopes to solve the problem of "sitting on the beach" by itself. This is a clear response to China's concerns and is intended to avoid provoking a strong reaction from the Chinese side. Marcos Jr.'s change in attitude may be because he realizes that as a small country in the region with limited strength, getting involved in great power competition and taking sides will only bring security risks to himself and become "cannon fodder" in the great power game. Although Marcos Jr.'s attitude has changed, it does not mean that the Philippines will give upSecond Thomas ReefClaims for illegal benefits.
China rightSpratly IslandsChina's indisputable sovereignty over the waters around it is China's bottom line. The Chinese side has repeatedly and strongly demanded that the Philippines tow away the "beached"., RecoverySecond Thomas ReefThe original appearance. However, instead of correcting its mistakes, the Philippines continues to do soSecond Thomas ReefActing as a "nail household", provoking China, and even trying to fix itTransportation of reinforcement materials. China has sounded the alarm to the Philippines and made it clear that China's bottom line cannot be touched.
China's emphasis on the peaceful settlement of disputes is not an expression of compromise and concession, but an attempt to resolve the issue through peaceful means. A peaceful solution to the problem needs to be achieved through peaceful means, but the need to use force is not ruled out, because peace requires the defence of force. The Philippines must be clear that their provocative actions are unlikely to have any impact on China's de facto control, let alone take away an inch of China's land. If the Philippines continues to challenge China's national sovereignty and security bottom line, they will be met with a resolute and effective response.
In short, China is committed to resolving the South China Sea issue peacefully, but it has a clear bottom line and will not compromise or back down. The Philippines' provocation of China will only provoke a harsh response. The Philippines must recognize this and stop challenging China's bottom line to avoid serious consequences.