Introduction Since the beginning of this year, the Philippines has frequently provoked China in the South China Sea, resulting in tensions in the South China Sea and a decline in bilateral relations. In response, China has taken two actions in a row to knock the Philippines. First, China issued a clear warning that it would respond resolutely if the Philippines continued its provocations. Second, China conducted a three-dimensional combat exercise to demonstrate its strength in the South China Sea. The measures are intended to remind the Philippines not to continue to destabilize the South China Sea. After a series of Chinese shots, Marcos in the Philippines began to show a change of attitude. Marcos expressed his desire to resolve the Philippine issue at Second Thomas Shoal on his own and was unwilling to allow the United States to intervene. However, the Philippine military still continues to provoke. China resolutely upholds its territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea and will not back down. Marcos should resolve the issue through dialogue, and China needs to be prepared to respond and protect its sovereign interests.
Since the beginning of this year, the Philippines has continued to provoke China in the South China Sea, making the situation in the South China Sea tense. In response, China has taken two actions to hammer the Philippines and send it a strong warning signal.
In the first move, the Chinese foreign minister clearly warned the Philippines, saying that if the Philippines continues to provoke, China will resolutely respond. This warning also underscores China's firm position on the South China Sea issue and its determination to safeguard its national sovereignty and interests.
Second, in the second move, China conducted a three-dimensional combat exercise to demonstrate its capabilities and strength in the South China Sea. According to a report by a Russian think tank, the PLA conducted an actual combat exercise over the South China Sea, using a variety of aircraft types to demonstrate its military deterrence in the South China Sea. The exercise also extended to China's Spratly Islands, demonstrating China's ability to face provocations from outside forces and maintain a repressive posture against the Philippines.
China's two moves are aimed at reminding the Philippines not to provoke and cause trouble in the South China Sea. This is also China's strong response to the Philippines and sends a clear signal to the Philippines to safeguard its national sovereignty and interests and regional stability.
In the face of China's successive responses, Marcos Marcos in the Philippines began to show a "softening" attitude. He said that the Philippines has always maintained its presence at Ren'ai Jiao, is unwilling to let the United States get too involved, and hopes to solve the "Sierra Madre" issue on Ren'ai Jiao on its own.
Marcos's statement shows that he has recognized China's firm position on the South China Sea issue and hopes to solve the problem through his own efforts, rather than relying on the United States. This shows that he recognizes that confrontation with China will only exacerbate the complexity of the South China Sea issue, and that he is not willing to provoke China further.
However, a Philippine military spokesman said that they will continue to conduct multilateral patrols in the South China Sea, which shows that the Philippine side has no intention of relenting and continues to provoke. While Marcos has expressed a desire to resolve differences in the South China Sea, the Philippine military's actions suggest that they are ready to continue to work with the United States to confront China over the South China Sea.
On the South China Sea issue, China is committed to safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and interests. China believes that the islands and reefs, including Ren'ai Jiao and Scarborough Shoal, are China's sovereign territory and will never compromise on the issue of sovereignty.
Although the Philippines is supported by the United States, its overall strength is not as good as that of China. Marcos realized this, so he said that he wanted to solve the problem on his own and did not want the United States to interfere anymore.
However, the Philippine military continues to be provocative, saying that there will be more patrols next year. This means that the Philippine side still has not given up its intention to confront China and is still under the influence of the United States.
In response to Marcos's statement, China should adopt a two-pronged strategy. On the one hand, China can continue to actively engage in dialogue with the Philippines, open channels of communication, and find ways to resolve the South China Sea issue. On the other hand, China also needs to be prepared to respond to another provocation by the Philippines and resolutely defend its national sovereignty and interests.
On the South China Sea issue, China has warned and hammered the Philippines through two successive actions, emphasizing its firm position. Marcos Marcos in the Philippines began to show a change of attitude, wanting to solve the problem on his own and not rely on the United States. However, the Philippine military still continues to provoke, showing that they are not willing to give up confrontation with China.
China should continue to engage in dialogue with the Philippines, keep communication channels open, and strive to find a way to resolve the South China Sea issue. At the same time, China also needs to be prepared to respond to provocations by the Philippines and resolutely defend its national sovereignty and interests. Maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea is China's firm goal and the foundation for promoting regional prosperity and development.
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