In the second half of 2023, the Philippines frequently provoked China on the South China Sea issue, intruding into China's Scarborough Shoal every monthSecond Thomas ReefNearby seas. Among them,Second Thomas ReefBecome a major target for the Philippines. The view is that the Philippines is targetedSecond Thomas ReefIt was feared that the reef would be lost from the disintegration of the deliberately stranded beach** in 1999 and the seizure of the reef. The most recent provocation occurred on December 10, when the Philippines sent four ships to break inSouth China SeaSecond Thomas Reefarea, in an attempt to deliver supplies for the beach**.
The Philippines' frequent provocations against China are driven by the United States. In order to limit China's development, the United States has been carrying out a so-called island chain blockade in the South China Sea, and the Philippines has naturally become part of the strategic layout of the United States. Although the United States claims to support the Philippines, its real purpose is to achieve its own strategic goals. A spokesman for the United States said after the dispute between China and the Philippines that the United States will stand with the Philippines and said that the U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty applies to the South China Sea. In response, China has repeatedly warned the United States not to meddle in the South China Sea, but the United States has ignored China's warnings and continues to behave wildly in the South China Sea.
The irrationality and ignorance shown by the Philippines in the dispute with China have made the former Philippine spokesman ashamed and shocked. He pointed out that the Philippines was seriously wrong, and Vietnam's relationship with China proved it. He criticized the Philippines for being portrayed by the United States as an enemy. However, there is no shortage of knowledgeable people in the Philippines, and the daughter of the richest man in the Philippines also expressed dissatisfaction with the ** behavior and called for a solution through peaceful negotiations.
On December 14, the Chinese Embassy in the PhilippinesEmbassyAccording to the release, China and the Philippines cooperated to repatriate 180 Chinese citizens engaged in offshore gambling. Previously, the Philippines conducted a raid on an offshore gaming company and detained a large number of Chinese citizens. A month later, the relevant Philippine departments submitted a request for cooperation to the Chinese side, does this mean that the Philippines is trying to change Sino-Philippine relations?
Judging from the above situation, the behavior of the Philippines on the South China Sea issue is indeed incomprehensible. The manipulation and manipulation of the United States have caused the Philippines to have a hostile attitude towards China and frequently provoke China. However, this is not the case for all of the Philippines, and some people recognize that maintaining friendly relations with China is essential to the Philippine national interest.
As an editorial assistant, I understand that conflicts and frictions are often caused by conflicting interests between countries and interference by external forces. The Philippines** may feel economically dependent in the face of U.S. pressureMilitarydefense needs, and friction with China may be a way to gain U.S. support and protection. However, the glamorous external aura and short-term benefits cannot be maintained forever, and what can really bring long-term stability and prosperity is the establishment of friendly relations and win-win cooperation.
As an editorial assistant, my job is to provide objective information and in-depth arguments. In dealing with similar issues, I note that the interests of all parties should be carefully and objectively assessed, and national sovereignty and the choice of development path should be respected. In addition, I will pay more attention to China's diplomatic efforts with neighboring countries and China's contribution to maintaining regional peace and stability. Through cooperation with China, I believe that the Philippines can find a solution to the South China Sea issue and achieve common prosperity and development.