The Philippines is becoming more and more brazen in its actions in the South China Sea. Not only have they frequently colluded with external forces to step up their interference in South China Sea affairs, but they have also tried to legitimize their illegal actions in the South China Sea through legislation, while at the same time blaming and smearing China's rights protection actions. According to ** reports, the PhilippinesHouse of RepresentativesRecently passed a resolution on the South China Sea, condemning China's so-called illegal actions in an attempt to seize the moral high ground in the international arena. China *** through the spokespersonWang WenbinAt the regular press conference, he issued a solemn statement refuting the resolution on the South China Sea adopted by the Philippine side.
There is a motive behind this Philippine resolution. On the one hand, the Philippines is trying to force China to make concessions on the South China Sea issue through international pressure. On the other hand, the Philippines hopes that this resolution will divert public attention from domestic economic and social issues, thereby reducing domestic political pressure.
The Philippines' increasingly reckless actions in the South China Sea are worrying. They have colluded with external forces more and more frequently, and have significantly stepped up their intervention in South China Sea affairs. The Philippines is not only trying to justify its illegal actions in the South China Sea through legislation, but also criticizing China's actions in an attempt to occupy the so-called moral high ground in the international arena. Such an act is in essence a provocation and a serious violation of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The adoption of the resolution by the Philippines is a manifestation of its further escalation of provocations in the South China Sea. By condemning China's alleged illegal actions, the Philippines is trying to create international pressure on China to force China to make concessions on the South China Sea issue. The Philippines hopes to weaken China's rights protection efforts through international appeals to pursue its own interests in the South China Sea dispute. The Philippines is well aware that international support is essential to fight for legitimate rights and interests in the South China Sea, so they have been trying to amplify pressure on China by colluding with other countries.
However, such an approach by the Philippines would be unwise. The Philippines has not only ignored China's legitimate rights and interests in the South China Sea, but has also tried to confuse right and wrong to legitimize its illegal actions. The Philippines could have resolved disputes through dialogue and consultation, but they have chosen to provoke disputes and provoke China. Far from solving the problem, such actions will further tense tensions in the South China Sea and exacerbate regional instability.
In the face of the Philippines' so-called resolution on the South China Sea, China adopted a spokespersonWang WenbinA solemn statement was made at a regular press conference. Wang WenbinHe said that the Philippines' accusations against China on maritime issues are unreasonable and distorted, and China firmly opposes such acts. He expounded China's position on the South China Sea issue from six aspects.
The solemn statement issued by China is a response to the Philippine resolution and reflects China's determination and position in safeguarding its own rights and sovereignty. statement,Wang WenbinHe expressed his resolute opposition to the Philippines' unreasonable accusations and distorted smears against China. He articulated China's position on the South China Sea issue from multiple perspectives.
First of all,Wang Wenbinreaffirmed China's rightSpratly Islandsand its adjacent waters. He pointed out that China has indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao, and this position has both a sufficient historical and legal basis. China rightSpratly IslandsChina's territorial sovereignty is an unshakable fact, and any attempt to challenge China's sovereignty has no legal basis.
Secondly,Wang WenbinOnce again, it reiterated that China does not accept itSouth China Sea Arbitrationillegality and invalidity. He stressed that China does not recognize this illegal ruling and will not be affected by it. South China Sea ArbitrationIt was unilaterally filed by the Philippines and violatedInternational Lawand there were serious irregularities in the composition and procedure of the arbitral tribunal. Therefore, China's attitude towards this ruling is very clear and firm.
Third,Wang WenbinMake it clear that China is inSouth China Sea islands and reefsconstruction, cruising as well as scientific research andFisheriesThe activities are all completely legal and legitimate. China's construction activities in the South China Sea are aimed at improving living conditions on islands and reefs, providing infrastructure and public services, and are carried out on its own territory. China's cruising activities are a legitimate exercise of sovereignty over its own territorial waters and airspace. China's scientific research andFisheriesThe event is inInternational LawIt is carried out within the permitted scope and in accordance with internationally accepted rules and standards.
Fourth,Wang WenbinHe said that the Philippines' illegal beaching and reinforcement at Ren'ai Jiao seriously violated China's sovereignty, and China has the right to take necessary measures to defend its rights. The Philippines frequently sends ships to illegally enter China's waters and carry out illegal activities, seriously threatening China's security and interests. China will not sit idly by and will take all necessary measures to protect its territorial and maritime rights and interests.
Fifth, China implements it in the South China SeaFishing is closed during the summer seasonsystem, the Philippines should not blame China for this. Fishing is closed during the summer seasonThe system is based on the ChineseFisheriesManagement needs andMarine resourcesThe principle of protection is formulated and conforms toInternational Lawand relevant international conventions. China's South China SeaFisheriesThe conservation and management of resources aims to achieve sustainable development and rational use to protect the livelihoods of fishermen and the balance of marine ecology.
Finally,Wang WenbinWe call on the Philippines to immediately stop hyping up the South China Sea issue, stop maritime violations, properly handle maritime differences through negotiation and consultation, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. He stressed once again that China resolutely safeguards its sovereignty and territorial integrity and will take all necessary measures to defend its rights and interests.
Shortly after the solemn statement was issued, ChinaCoast GuardA message was released on the ** platform that the Philippines was lawfully punished for intruding into the waters near Scarborough ShoalFisheriesand the Bureau of Aquatic Resources official ships have carried out control measures. ChinaCoast GuardInstead of using conventional measures such as warning and dispersion, they chose to directly control Philippine vessels that intruded into Scarborough Shoal. This action can be understood as ChinaCoast GuardTake control of the Philippine ships and wait for a reasonable explanation from the Philippines.
This control action reflects China's position and action. The Philippines has always behaved in a fearful and unethical manner on the South China Sea issue, and China has made solemn representations and submitted notes to the Philippines on several occasions, but the Philippines has not reined in its provocative actions in the South China Sea. China does not have high expectations, so tough countermeasures are necessary. By taking control of Philippine vessels, China has unleashed a firm will on the Philippines to assert its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
However, there are other means at the disposal of China to put pressure on the Philippines. These tactics will be played one by one as the situation in the South China Sea develops. It is necessary for the Philippines to immediately stop its provocative actions in the South China Sea, return to the right track of resolving disputes through negotiation and consultation, and work with China to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
The response from the Philippines** will be:Critical。The Philippines must recognize that its South China Sea policy has spiraled out of control and that its provocative actions against China have not received the desired response. If the Philippines continues to act, it may further aggravate the situation in the South China Sea and bring greater risks and losses to the Philippines itself.
The Philippines needs to take China's solemn statement seriously and stop its provocative actions in the South China Sea. They should resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation, instead of taking unilateral actions to undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea.
China has always advocated the settlement of disputes in the South China Sea through negotiation and consultation, and hopes to work with neighboring countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. China also actively advocates that all parties promote constructive dialogue through consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. It is hoped that the Philippines** will respond positively to China's call to jointly promote the settlement of the South China Sea issue and contribute to regional peace and stability.