The Philippines continues to provoke China, not only launching a series of provocative actions in the South China Sea, but also actively seeking cooperation with other countries to counter China. What is the motivation behind this "crazy" behavior?Perhaps, from our point of view, the Philippines' behavior has done China a great favor.
The Philippines has recently launched frequent provocations in the South China Sea in an attempt to put pressure on China. In addition to holding joint patrols and exercises with the United States, Australia, and other countries, the Philippines is actively seeking support from Japan. Marcos Jr. recently visited Japan and expressed the hope of strengthening maritime cooperation with Japan. This behavior has attracted the attention of the outside world because of the Philippines and JapanMilitaryCooperation is too much aimed at China in the current context of the South China Sea disputes.
PhilippinesMinistry of DefenseIt was recently confirmed that JapanSelf-Defense Forcesand the Philippine military in San FernandoWallaceThe delivery ceremony was held at the airbase. The handover of the advanced radar system by Japanese engineers to the Philippine Air Force marks a substantial step forward in defense cooperation between the Philippines and Japan. The Philippines will be able to obtain important naval and air intelligence through these radar systems, including information on the Bass Strait, which is not available to Japan.
Although the Philippines' move to woo Japan is ostensibly aimed at strengthening its own defense capabilities, it is more of a provocation against China behind the scenes. However, such provocations may not be a bad thing for China. The Philippines' move reminds China that at a time of instability in the South China Sea, it should no longer pursue moral principles too much and must take more decisive action to respond.
On the South China Sea issue, the Philippines has a large gap in strength compared with China, and the Philippines is extremely dependent on China in the fields of economy, science and technology. Therefore, if China does not help the Philippines when the situation in the South China Sea escalates, the Philippines will face a huge dilemma. The Philippines' "crazy" behavior provides an opportunity for China to earn the respect of the Philippines through its actions.
China has long pursued the principle of "no first shot" in the South China Sea, but this principle is no longer appropriate for a duplicitous person like the Philippines. The Philippines' actions should not be condoned, and only by punching them can they be treated with the respect they deserve. Therefore, if China can decisively assert its power in the South China Sea, then the Philippines can be regarded as a great favor for China.
The Philippines, which has escalated its provocations in the South China Sea, has actively sought support from other countries in addition to its provocations against China. The move by the Philippines to strengthen defense cooperation with Japan has attracted attention from the outside world. Although this behavior is to promote the PhilippinesMilitarypower, but against the backdrop of escalating disputes in the South China Sea, the Philippines' actions appear to be too directed at China.
PhilippinesMinistry of DefenseIt was recently confirmed that Japan has delivered advanced radar systems to the Philippines. This means that the Philippines will be able to obtain important naval and air intelligence that is not available to Japan. The Philippines' move will undoubtedly increase China's security pressure in the South China Sea, as the Philippines will be better able to monitor China's maritime activities.
However, the Philippine provocation may not be a bad thing for China. From China's perspective, the Philippines' actions serve as a reminder of China's position and response to the South China Sea. In the past, China has long pursued the principle of "no first shot", but this principle is no longer applicable when facing the Philippines, which does not remember to fight.
The Philippines' actions have seriously violated China's territorial sovereignty, and decisive action must be taken to safeguard the country's interests and dignity. And the Philippines' move just gives China an opportunity to show China's strength and determination by suppressing the Philippines and strive for international gainSocialof respect.
Strengthened in the Philippines with JapanMilitaryIn the context of cooperation, it is necessary for China to take stronger actions to stop the provocations of the Philippines. The Philippines' provocation against China threatens not only China's territorial sovereignty, but also the stability of the entire South China Sea region. China should use the Philippines' provocative behavior to the international communitySocialIt proves that China is capable of safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
The Philippines continues to provoke China, although there is a large gap between its strength and China, and it is dependent on China in economic, scientific and technological fields. However, the Philippine provocation may not be a bad thing for China. The Philippines' actions remind China of the need to take more decisive action to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the current unstable situation in the South China Sea.
China's long-standing principle of "not firing the first shot" is no longer applicable in the face of the Philippines' duplicitous attitude of not remembering what to eat. China should demonstrate its strength and determination to counter the Philippine provocations and win over the international community through decisive actionSocialof respect. Only in this way can China gain the reputation and status it deserves on the South China Sea issue.
Rabindranath Tagore once said, "The dark night is the tempering of the light." "The Philippine provocation may be an opportunity for China to find light in the darkness. China should take this opportunity to prepare for the challenge and resolutely defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Whether on the South China Sea issue or in other areas, China should use its strength and influence to contribute to maintaining regional peace and stability. This is China's responsibility as a major country and an important step for China to achieve national rejuvenation.