The deterioration of relations between China and the Philippines is mainly due to the Philippines**Marcos, who has been exacerbating this aggravation by making provocative statements. Recently,MarcosDuring his visit to Japan, he openly peddled the "China threat theory", saying that China's strong rise poses a substantial challenge to its Asian neighbors, and that the South China Sea issue has become the most complex and intractable geopolitical crisis in the region. He also claimed that China-Philippines relations were "going in the wrong direction," but did not specify where the direction was wrong.
ForMarcosPublicly making inappropriate remarks about China-Philippines relations, China's spokespersonWang WenbinResponded, saidSouth China Sea islands and reefsThe aggravation of the dispute is entirely the result of the Philippines' deliberate infringement and provocation and creation of incidents, and the responsibility lies entirely with the Philippines. He stressed that China will not compromise on issues concerning China's core interests. However, the Chinese side does not willDisputes in the South China SeaChina and the Philippines are on the same footing, and they are still willing to resolve issues through dialogue and consultation. China hopes to work with the Philippines to maintain regional peace and stability.
On the other hand, the Philippines is the party responsible for the wrong direction in China-Philippines relations. Presence with ChinaSouth China Sea islands and reefsDisputed countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia maintain good relations with China. Recently,Sino-VietnameseThe relationship was upgraded to "strategic."Sino-Vietnamesea community with a shared future", while Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that he would not be an enemy of China and would not take sides in the confrontation between China and the United States. In contrast, the Philippines is inMarcosSince taking office, China-Philippines relations and the South China Sea issue have deteriorated significantly. That's exactly what it saysMarcosand the difference in his ability to deal with the South China Sea issue.
MarcosTwo mistakes were clearly made in the confrontation with the Chinese side. First, it overestimated the strength of the Philippines itself, thinking that it could be with ChinaDisputes in the South China SeaCompete for high and low;Second, it overestimated the support of the United States, Japan and other countries for the Philippines. However, the Philippines is obviously weaker than China, and if the Philippines really comes hard, it will definitely suffer a lot of dust. And although the United States, Japan and other countries superficially support the Philippines, ifDisputes in the South China SeaRise toMilitaryconflict, whether they will really take the initiative to help the Philippines, I am afraid it is uncertain. ButMarcosThere are still illusions about U.S.-Japan support, and hopes of confronting China are staked on these countries.
MarcosDuring his visit to Japan, he sought to build a more stable and intimate relationship with JapanMilitaryAlliances. However, withMarcosIn contrast to the eagerness, Japan appears to be very cautious. Japan's reaction to this issue was entirely expected. Although Japan supports the Philippines on the South China Sea issue, this does not mean that Japan will directly confront China. The risk of a break with China is the same for the United States. As the spokesman of China***Wang WenbinAs I said, the Philippines pins its hopes on working with a few major powers, and it is futile to force China to compromise and make concessions on the issue of core interests, and it is the Philippines that ultimately pays for its wrong strategy. MarcosIt should be awake, continuing to go down the wrong path will only sink deeper and deeper, and if he can get lost, it will be too late.
Philippines**MarcosBlaming China for the derailment of China-Philippines relations is inconsistent with the facts. In fact, the Philippines is the party responsible for the wrong direction in China-Philippines relations.
First, the Philippines is processingDisputes in the South China SeaA series of wrong decisions were made. MarcosSince taking office, his misguided tactics have not only exacerbated tensions in China-Philippines relations, but also further complicated the South China Sea issue. In contrast, countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia have been able to maintain good relations with China over their differences in the South China Sea, which is a clear testament to the Philippines' mistakes.
Secondly,MarcosOverestimating the strength of the Philippines itself and the support of the United States, Japan and other countries for the Philippines. The Philippines is significantly weaker than China, and if the Philippines takes a tough stance, it will inevitably suffer. In addition, it is unrealistic for the Philippines to rely on the support of countries such as the United States and Japan to counter China. This does not mean that these countries will not support the Philippines, but if the conflict escalatesMilitaryconflict, whether they will actually act is uncertain. Therefore,MarcosExpectations for the support of these countries are too high, and hopes of confronting China are staked on these countries.
Finally,MarcosBy making provocative statements, it has exacerbated tensions in Sino-Philippine relations. In the course of the confrontation with China,MarcosA series of provocative statements were made in a high-profile manner, which further deteriorated Sino-Philippine relations. In contrast, others existDisputes in the South China SeaCountries such as Vietnam and Malaysia have been able to maintain good relations, which once again proves the difference in the wrong tactics and the ability of the Philippines to deal with the problem.
Therefore,MarcosIt is untenable to blame China for the wrong direction in China-Philippines relations. In fact, the deterioration of China-Philippines relations and the complication of the South China Sea issue are mainly due to the wrong decisions and provocative actions of the Philippine side. MarcosWe should recognize our mistakes and adjust our strategies in a timely manner to maintain the stability of China-Philippines relations.