Recently, Marcos Marcos of the Philippines publicly talked about the South China Sea issue at the Japan-ASEAN Memorial Summit and issued a tough call to China, which caused a stern warning from the Chinese side. Marcos's previous intrusion into China's territorial waters and provocative rhetoric demonstrate his blatant provocative intentions. However, after China's strong response from spokesman Wang Wenbin, Marcos began to bow to China.
Marcos first responded to domestic calls for the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, and said that the Philippines did not need to take such action, and that Huang Xilian was only representing China's position and doing his job. Second, Marcos stressed that he prefers to resolve the South China Sea issue through consultation and negotiation, believing that the bilateral relationship between China and the Philippines is going in the wrong direction and the Philippines needs to change its thinking to solve the problem.
This change in attitudes can be influenced by a number of factors. The ongoing tensions in the South China Sea have had a serious impact on China-Philippines economic and trade relations, and people from all walks of life in the Philippines have called for dialogue with China to resolve disputes peacefully. In addition, China's stern warning to Marcos** has also increased the pressure on Marcos.
In the face of the Philippine side's subservient behavior towards China, experts believe that the Philippines hopes to get a step to solve the South China Sea issue. The Philippines' disregard for promises and provocations, as well as China's recent tough response, have made Marcos feel international and domestic pressure, so he has begun to bow to China.
In response to Marcos's remarks, the Chinese side stressed that maritime differences are not the whole story of China-Philippines relations, and that China is willing to properly manage differences through dialogue and consultation, and said that it will not close the door to dialogue and engagement with the Philippines. China hopes that the Philippines will fulfill its commitment to properly handle differences through dialogue and consultation, and work together for the sound and steady development of China-Philippines relations and regional peace and stability.
China's response shows that it considers the overall situation of China-Philippines relations, and despite the Philippines' continued provocations in the South China Sea, China is still willing to engage in dialogue with the Philippines and hopes to resolve the dispute through peaceful means. This also reflects China's hope that Marcos will truly understand the situation and no longer cast a shadow on China-Philippines relations.
The South China Sea issue has always been a sensitive issue and the focus of disputes between China and its neighbors. The Philippines' provocative attitude and breach of commitments on the South China Sea issue have seriously damaged the relations between China and the Philippines. However, China has always adhered to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, demonstrating China's mature attitude and responsibility as a major country in dispute settlement.
As for Marcos's capitulation to China, I believe that this is not only a manifestation of Marcos's domestic and international pressure, but also the result of China's insistence on peaceful settlement of disputes. Through dialogue and consultation, China has demonstrated its responsibility and determination as a major country, and at the same time, it has also made the Philippines realize the cost of provocation.
As a member of the international community, I believe that a proper settlement of disputes through dialogue and consultation is the best option. China's response to Marcos reflects China's position and principles, and also sends a message of peace and stability to the world. Only through dialogue on an equal footing and mutual understanding can we find an effective way to resolve the South China Sea issue and maintain regional peace and stability.
In the future, I hope that China and the Philippines can further strengthen communication and cooperation to build mutual trust and friendly neighborly relations. By working together, we can resolve differences and promote regional prosperity and development. It is hoped that Marcos will attach importance to peace and stability in handling the South China Sea issue, and move towards practical cooperation with China as soon as possible.