However, it is puzzling that this joint statement has been around for a long time, and it was not mentioned by reporters until the regular press conference on November 30. Recently, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Philippine Secretary of Defense Teodoro held a meeting and issued a joint statement. The statement emphasized that the United States works with the Philippines to defend the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and criticized China's enforcement efforts in the waters near Second Thomas Shoal. There are reports that the United States has made recommendations for the Philippines to fix illegal beaching**. From the reporter's question, we can get three important messages.
First, the United States encourages the Philippines to provoke in the South China Sea. The joint statement underscored the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and demonstrated the United States' willingness to share responsibility with the Philippines.
Second, the joint statement also criticized China's rights enforcement actions in the waters near Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippines has tried to show its presence in the South China Sea, but in reality it is only killing itself. They have deployed military facilities in the South China Sea in an attempt to increase their forces. This kind of behavior not only loses its international image, but also provokes China. The Philippines has played a dangerous role in China's assertion of its territorial and maritime rights and interests.
China will not sit idly by. As a staunch defender of international law and international fairness, China will take all necessary measures to protect its territorial and maritime rights and interests. China will give the Philippines a resolute response if they continue to provoke. The Philippines should not underestimate China's military strength and determination. China is already leading in technology and equipment in the Asia-Pacific region, and it would be a fatal mistake if the Philippines remained to take chances.
The recent joint statement revealed information on how the United States is providing guidance to the Philippines, including how to break through China's blockade zone and repair illegal beaching and shipbuilding. It seems that the United States is emboldening the Philippines and encouraging them to move on. However, the Philippines should understand that China will not be intimidated by such interference.
The Philippines can choose to withdraw from this dangerous game and stop provocations in the South China Sea. Otherwise, they will pay a heavy price. The Philippines should recognize that China's position on the South China Sea issue is firm and tough. If the Philippines continue to take risks, they will only suffer the consequences. Becoming more and more serious, the United States has to face an awkward situation as an ally of the Philippines.
China is on the rise, a reality that no country in the world can ignore. China is no longer the country that was easily bullied in the past. China not only has the strength but also the determination to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. To those who do not know the awe, I warn and think twice!
There is no doubt that the United States wants the Philippines to continue to create disputes in the South China Sea, and this is a fact. The United States has always harbored this intention, and it has not changed to this day. The reason they do this is to destabilize the situation in the South China Sea and undermine the close relationship between China and ASEAN countries so that they can reap the benefits of it.
In the face of the premeditated provocation by the United States and the Philippines, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, responded by expressing the following five views: First, China's sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the surrounding waters is unquestionable, including Ren'ai Jiao. Second, the Philippine vessel illegally "beached" is a serious violation of China's sovereignty, international law and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. Third, Ren'ai Jiao is an issue between China and the Philippines, and the United States has no right to interfere, while the United States is instigating the Philippines to violate China's sovereignty, which China knows very wellFourth, U.S. involvement will only make the situation worse and will obviously hurt the PhilippinesFinally, China strongly condemns the United States and will take strong measures to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. The occurrence of the Philippines' provocative behavior makes one wonder about China's reaction. China has expressed its determination and position in many ways. When the Philippines provoked, China not only sent ** and coast guard ships, but also sent maritime hospital ships. This move undoubtedly demonstrates to the world China's firm determination and strong strength.
It is worth noting that the space for China to tolerate is already very limited. If there are similar provocations, China will not hesitate to take further action. Such a move could not only lead to an escalation of disputes over places such as Second Thomas Shoal, Scarborough Shoal and Thitu Island, but could also affect other territorial issues. It is doubtful that the Philippines will be able to withstand such consequences. If the Philippines thinks it can bear the consequences, then it can continue its provocations.
However, China's actions are bound to attract attention and reactions from all sides. Tensions stemming from the Philippines' provocations are likely to continue to rise. The international community will take a wait-and-see approach to China's actions and wonder whether other countries will respond. China's decision will have a major impact on regional stability and peace. The world will wait and see how China's reaction unfolds. It is the result of China's efforts to completely reshape the tangled relationship between China and the Philippines. This will provoke a strong reaction from all sides around the world.
The Philippines will be furious and may take a drastic attitude in words, but in fact they cannot change any outcome. The disparity in power makes the Philippines helpless against any consequences.
It is possible that a few ASEAN countries will make some statements, but most will remain silent. This is because China has made clear its expectation that the Philippines is a troublemaker being used by the United States, and that other ASEAN countries do not want to be involved. China and ASEAN countries have had in-depth communication on the South China Sea issue, and there is tacit understanding and understanding between them.
And what about the United States?Will he support the Philippines?Daydreaming America: Is the United States in a position to stand by and point fingers on the South China Sea issue?That's exactly the question we're asking. Back in 2016, when China and the United States were on the verge of a military conflict in the South China Sea, the United States had no choice but to retreat in shame. At that time, the United States had only two aircraft carrier fleets in the South China Sea. However, just seven or eight years ago, the United States did not even have the ability to support the Philippines, and now it actually has such strengthTherefore, objectively speaking, China has taken real action in the South China Sea, and the United States can only play the role of verbal support at best, at most sending ** to show off in the South China Sea, but it will not have any substantive impact on reality. The facts force the United States to admit that at the current stage it no longer has enough strength to confront China in the South China Sea, and even if the Philippines provides 9 military bases for his use, it makes no sense.
In addition to the conditions that the United States itself no longer has, the current Russia-Ukraine conflict is still escalating, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has no sign of completely subsided. In this case, does the United States still have time to take care of the affairs of the South China Sea?Does he have the energy to keep an eye on the Philippines?In fact, now that the United States has abandoned Ukraine, Zelensky can only flee in the face of a strong Putin. What can the United States do in the face of such a situation?He can't even solve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, does he still expect to solve China through the South China Sea issue?Isn't that daydreaming?
Let's wait and see how the Philippines will provoke next!China does not want to take action in the South China Sea, as it could destabilize the surrounding situation and give the United States an opportunity to take advantage of it. However, if the Philippines is too deceitful, China will have to give up patience!If that day does come, no one will be able to endure it anymore!The United States mistakenly believes that if China makes a move in the South China Sea, it will create chaos. But in reality, China's actions in the South China Sea will not produce anything other than to prove the decline of US power and show its incompetence!Let's wait and see what the next provocation of the Philippines will be!