Recently, there has been another maritime friction incident between China and the Philippines near Scarborough ShoalCoast GuardControl measures have been taken to intervene in Philippine official vessels. The Philippine side claimed that the ships were for givingFishermenFuel and food were delivered, but were prevented by the Chinese side. However, according to the ** footage released by the Philippines, the Chinese sideCoast GuardThe ship used water cannons to drive away the Philippine vessel, resulting in damage to one Philippine vessel. Although the official did not give a detailed report on this friction incident, most of the foreign media reports have a preset position, while the West is trying to create an "anti-China" atmosphere and favor the Philippines. However, there are three unquestionable facts: First, Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory, and the Philippines' claim to sovereignty lacks basis and runs counter to historical factsSecond, Philippine official vessels intruded into Scarborough Shoal in order to create friction and covet China's sovereignty over the islandThird, Scarborough Shoal is actually controlled by China, and any attempt by the Philippine side is futile.
Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory, and the Philippines' claim to sovereignty over the island is groundless and contrary to historical facts. In the 70s of the last century, the Philippines began to gradually revise the definition of "national territory" in the constitution, blurring the territorial boundaries and paving the way for subsequent improper claims to sovereignty. Prior to this, the Philippine side also incited the PhilippinesFishermenBreak into the Scarborough Shoal Lagoon for ** support. However, no matter how much the Philippine side hypes up, the fact is that Scarborough Shoal belongs to China. The Philippines is trying to achieve the goal of occupying the commanding heights by provocation and creating friction, but this attempt is doomed to fail.
The actual control of Scarborough Shoal is in the hands of China, and the Philippines will not be able to take away control of this territory no matter how it attempts. In the past, for a series of reasons, the Philippines forcibly occupied Scarborough Shoal. However, the situation is no longer the case, and China has not only the determination but also the ability to defend its sovereign interests in the South China Sea. Even if the Philippines were dependent on the United States, it would never be possible to wrest de facto control of Scarborough Shoal from China. China and the Philippines in Scarborough Shoal and the wholeDisputes in the South China SeaChina has always exercised restraint and has always resolved differences and disputes through peaceful means. However, the Philippine side has been constantly provoking China and engaging in friction near Scarborough Shoal. The Philippines is trying to muddy its undue sovereignty claimsThe situation in the South China Sea, and is supported by Western countries, but such an attempt is destined to meet with strong opposition from regional countries.
First, although the United States and the Philippines are allies, China is the Philippines' eternal neighbor. Collusion between the Philippines and the United States will eventually become an outcast, and working with China to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea is the right choice. Second, restraint is out of consideration for the overall situation in the South China Sea, but defending territorial and sovereign interests is China's bottom line, and the Philippines should not underestimate China's determination and strength. Otherwise, the Philippines will pay a heavy price.
The friction near Scarborough Shoal once again highlights the Philippines' provocation against China. The Philippine side unreasonably claims that Scarborough Shoal is their territory, creates friction near Scarborough Shoal, and tries to force the international community to support them by provoking and creating incidents. However, no matter what the Philippines tries, China's sovereignty and strength cannot be shaken, and the Philippines will only pay the price for its mistakes in the end. Therefore, the Philippines should pull back from the precipice, recognize the reality, work with China to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, and promote regional countries to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation. It is only through cooperation and consultation that the goal of common prosperity and development can be achieved.