The Philippines, a tropical island nation, is blessed with abundant natural resources and beautiful beach scenery that attracts the attention of many tourists. However, the recent South China Sea disputes have cast a shadow over the image of the Philippines. In the past period, the Philippines has been constantly provoking China and even threatening to expel the Chinese ambassador, which is a distressing act.
The Philippines has been in dispute over the South China Sea, represented by Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal, for many years. In the waters around Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal, provocative actions by the Philippines are on the rise. Not only did they send fishing boats to invade them, but they also rallied a large number of fishing boats under the banner of "distributing free supplies" in an attempt to start a conflict against China. However, the Chinese Coast Guard interdicted the Philippine vessel in accordance with the law, using water cannon spraying and sonic dispersion. It was under China's resolute assertion that the Philippines' provocation became a joke.
However, the attitude of the Philippines is a big surprise. Not only did they sue and accuse China, but they even threatened to expel the Chinese ambassador. This kind of vexatious behavior is really incomprehensible. Perhaps deceived by the instigation of certain think tanks and the United States, the Philippines believes that it can treat China politically and economically. However, if China does impose sanctions, the Philippines will not be able to afford the consequences. If the Philippines continues to provoke China's sovereignty and engage in political and economic hostility against China, then the Chinese people will be dissatisfied with and resist such behavior. The Philippines should understand that if it provokes China, the consequences will be unimaginable.
We cannot stand idly by in the face of the provocations of the Philippines. The unreasonable behavior in the Philippines has reached an intolerable point, and we need to take thunderous measures to make an example of the monkeys.
The Philippines' threat to expel the Chinese ambassador is a serious provocation to the sovereignty and dignity of our country. In the face of such an attitude, we can no longer give the Philippines any face. In addition to conventional diplomacy, we should take more forceful measures. First of all, we can increase the control of Philippine vessels, especially the Philippine shipwreck that is "beached" at Second Thomas Shoal. Through water cannon spraying, sound wave dispersion and other means, let the Philippines understand that in the face of China, provocation will only make itself more difficult. In addition, we can put pressure on the Philippines to understand the cost of provocation, including through economic and trade sanctions.
Of course, the Philippines may rely on U.S. support to counter China. However, we should not be afraid of the United States. U.S. military operations elsewhere have suffered repeated setbacks, and if they dare to come to the South China Sea to the detriment of China, we will respond forcefully. Both the Philippines and the United States should understand that China will not tolerate any challenge to its sovereignty.
We need to respond sensibly to the Philippine provocations. Instead of being passively provoked, it is better to take the initiative and take decisive measures.
First and foremost, we should uphold our dignity and sovereignty. The Philippines' provocative behavior has seriously trampled on China's dignity, and we cannot sit idly by. Moves such as the expulsion of the Philippine ambassador and economic and trade sanctions are necessary to make them understand the cost of provocation and to make other countries show awe of China's resolve.
Second, we should tighten our control over the South China Sea. The Philippines' provocative actions in the South China Sea have seriously threatened China's security and stability. We need to step up our defense of disputed islands like Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal to ensure that our sovereignty is not violated. At the same time, we can also strengthen security cooperation in the South China Sea through cooperation with other coastal countries and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.
Finally, we need to strengthen international cooperation and enlist more support. The Philippines' provocative actions are not only a challenge to China, but also to the international order. We need to use diplomatic channels to show other countries the Philippines' provocative behavior and rally more support. Only by uniting can we better respond to the Philippine provocations.
In short, we cannot sit idly by in the face of the provocations of the Philippines. We must take decisive measures to uphold our dignity and sovereignty. I believe that through our efforts, the Philippines will eventually understand that the cost of challenging China is unbearable. At the same time, we should also strengthen international cooperation, strive for more support, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.