The Philippines' cultural, political, and bloc affiliations have been shaped in a way that is essential to safeguarding the country's national interests and international regulations. The Philippines was ruled by Spain and the United States before gaining independence after World War II, but there are still U.S. troops stationed there. This long period of colonial influence has shaped the beliefs and perceptions of Filipinos that are markedly different from those of their neighbors.
The recent terrorist attacks in the south of the Philippines have highlighted the existence of internal crises and differences. The speeches of the Philippine military's chief of general staff, Brauner, and others can be described as extremely provocative, not only expressing hostility towards China, but also making it clear that they are ready to use violent means to resolve the dispute. In general, the Philippine military's actions are not only concerned about the well-being of their own ship guards, but more like a deliberate attempt to incite the escalation of the situation.
Such acts not only violate the norms of the international community, but also pose a threat to regional peace and stability. We strongly call on the Philippine military to act calmly and rationally, respect international law, resolve disputes through dialogue, and make positive contributions to regional peace and prosperity. The loss is not only a material loss, but also a far-reaching impact on the misjudgment of the situation of the entire country in the Philippines.
The Philippines' role as an outpost of the United States and the West in the South China Sea stems from its self-confidence in its own development and culture. However, when faced with a different character from its neighbors, Filipino politicians must face the major problem of finding a future path to de-Westernization. The entanglement of interests between the Philippines and the Marcos family, as well as the changing political direction of the country, are among the reasons for the double squeeze on Philippine culture and cognition.
The Filipino shipkeepers are commendable for their perseverance and respect in the harsh environment, while the Chinese side has always maintained a good supply of food and supplies to ensure that their lives are unimpeded. However, the efforts of the individual cannot offset the losses caused by the error in the judgment of the overall situation.
Therefore, Filipino politicians must think deeply and find the right way to maintain the Philippines' unique identity in Southeast Asia. The current situation shows that the game in places such as Ren'ai Jiao will continue to be fierce. We believe that the reason this game will not escalate into conflict is because the United States cannot afford the pressure of a war with China, directly or indirectly.
China's dismantling of beached vessels is a last resort, but taking such measures will have a negative impact on the atmosphere of consultation on norms in the South China Sea. As the beached ship is close to disintegrating, there is no need for China to take such a measure for the time being. Looking back at the Vietnam War in the sixties and seventies of the last century, the United States continued to wear down its national strength and plunge into a quagmire.
If war breaks out in the Philippines now and the United States is involved, it will be a strategic mistake made by the United States and further exacerbate the process of the decline of its national power. Aquino III made a huge mistake in 2016 that led to growing tensions in the Philippines. As the situation escalated, the physical and mental conditions of the Philippine ship guards became more tense, which inevitably led to the continuous depletion of the Philippine national strength and the deterioration of the environment.
At the same time, the ** between domestic political factions is becoming more and more serious. Public opinion in the Philippines has reversed its attitude toward China, shifting from hostility to seeking friendship.
Today, Marcos Marcos** in the Philippines has brought more and more losses to the country's interests, and the crisis it faces has become more severe. Unfortunately, the relevant people in the Philippines have misjudged the situation, and this is simply the front line of the US containment operation in China!As a result, they and their families suffered a serious blow.