China's actions across Southeast Asia are not just about cracking down on telecom fraud, it's shaping the entire region. While China is stepping up its crackdown on telecom fraud, the situation in Southeast Asia and the South China Sea has also changed significantly. The Philippines, in particular, has a bothersome future as it is targeted by China. The situation in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait this year is markedly different from previous years, and the influence of the United States in the countries surrounding the South China Sea is gradually weakening, not only because of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but more importantly, because China's strategy in the South China Sea has begun to play a role, and the "anti-fraud" action is only one of the introductions. China's recent interaction with Myanmar was the beginning of a period of instability in Myanmar that coincided with the civil war in northern Myanmar and the culmination of China's "anti-fraud" campaign. Against this backdrop, China has taken a series of actions. First of all, the Chinese *** department was dispatched, but instead of visiting Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand were chosen.
It should be noted that this is the first foreign trip by a Chinese minister of national security since he took office last year, and there is a clear difference in the nature of the visit of the national security department from the national security department, which is involved in the functions of intelligence information. The visit to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand all reached a consensus to strengthen security intelligence cooperation, which basically set the tone for the situation in Southeast Asia as a whole, and was the final move of China's earlier preparations. It is worth mentioning that Vietnam is the most restless of the three countries and is actively provocative against China's South China Sea region. However, China's attitude has shifted and it has demonstrated its determination to stabilize the situation in the South China Sea, which has immediately made Vietnam aware of China's intentions and must distance itself from the United States and the Philippines if it wants to continue to share in the dividends of China's rapid economic growth. Secondly, why did the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs not visit Myanmar? This is because China has different needs for Vietnam and Myanmar. China's moves are not just about cracking down on telecom fraud, they're shaping the landscape for the entire region.
This shows that China's influence and status in Southeast Asia are gradually increasing, and its influence on the regional situation is becoming increasingly prominent. China has asked Vietnam not to be influenced by the United States and not to cause trouble in the South China Sea, while China's expectation for Myanmar is to maintain stability at home and thus ensure peace in China's border areas. Speaking about the strategic importance of Myanmar to China, it is worth mentioning that China has completed the construction of a pipeline to the Indian Ocean and built an airport in the Cocos Islands. The region is geographically connected to the port of Myanmar to the north, Sri Lanka to the southwest, and the Strait of Malacca to the southeast. Recently, Russia and Myanmar held their first joint naval exercises, with a focus on the region. It can be seen that China is likely to be preparing for future actions and laying out the next strategic move. The recent Eighth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Beijing, China, and focused on discussions"A safer environment for development"。
In light of the recent situation, China's intentions are clear: it wants neighboring countries not to cause trouble near China. But does that mean China won't start a war in the South China Sea? The author believes that the opposite is true. China's efforts to stabilize the situation in its neighboring small countries are precisely aimed at creating a more favorable strategic environment for China. In short, China's planning for the surrounding strategic environment has long begun, and every step has been carefully considered. China is not"Silly white sweet"On the contrary, China's strength is by no means as fragile as we think. The Philippines is active in the South China Sea because China has no intention of bowing to the Philippines at all. China has already begun to take action in Southeast Asia. Singapore and Malaysia have just announced a mutual exemption policy with China. To put it bluntly, the United States has been causing trouble in the South China Sea, implementing the concept of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy Report, which aims to create an external environment that is unfavorable to China. China has always adhered to a foreign policy of good-neighborliness and friendship, and is willing to provide assistance to countries bordering the South China Sea, and welcomes them to take a free ride on China's development.
In the process, the Philippines seems to be the only country that has been the happiest on the South China Sea issue, while other countries have chosen not to take sides, actively responding to the Belt and Road Initiative and enjoying the dividends of China's rapid development. A stable surrounding environment is beneficial to all countries, and the Philippines following the United States in its mess will only increase the danger. China is ready to wait for the Philippines to recognize the situation.