The Philippines has recently become increasingly aggressive in its actions over the South China Sea. Since last week, the Philippines has escalated its provocative activities in the South China Sea. During a visit to Hawaii,Philippines**Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines has begun to privately contact Malaysia and Vietnam, hoping to reach a "code of conduct in the South China Sea" that excludes China. Subsequently, the Philippines and the United States launched a three-day joint naval and air exercise in the waters of the South China Sea. Immediately after, the Philippines announced the first "joint counterterrorism patrol" with Australia, which was still aimed at the South China Sea. These moves are not over, the Philippines has announced three things in a row: First, the Philippines has decided to form a so-called "Christmas convoy" with civilian fishing boats in the waters of the South China Sea where China and the Philippines have territorial disputesSecond Thomas Reefof stranded ships to deliver supplies. Second, the Philippines has vowed to rally more countries to participate in its performances in the South China Sea. Third, the Philippines should accelerate the promotion of cooperation with JapanMilitarycooperation and reach an agreement as soon as possible on the opening of the Japanese Self-Defense ForcesMilitaryReciprocal access agreements for the base.
However, in the game in the South China Sea, the Philippines has not achieved its intentions, but has made its situation clear to the world. The Philippines wanted to put pressure on China, but was eventually "slapped in the face" by China. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted live-fire Xi in the South China Sea immediately after joint exercises with the United States in the Philippines and blockaded the waters. When the Philippines had a dispute with Australia, Chinese attack planes flew directly over the surface forces of the two countries, leaving the Philippines angry. The Philippines wants to co-opt the United States and Australia to deal with China, but instead it makes it clear to the world that no matter how many clowns jump off the beam, they will eventually bring humiliation on themselves.
The actions of the Philippines have caused discontent in the rest of the world. ASEAN has been openly stating that it does not want to become a pawn in the great power game, and does not want the South China Sea to become a chessboard, but wants it to become an economic engine rather than a second Middle East. The Philippines has come out to play against China, which has already aroused the dissatisfaction of other countries. ASEAN countries also have their own careful thinking, and they hope to realize their own interests by bringing Japan and the United States closer together. The actions of the Philippines have disrupted ASEAN's plans, making ASEAN countries more and more cold towards the Philippines, and even began to impose some sanctions on the Philippines. At the same time, China has also put pressure on the Philippines through diplomatic means, and has used it to:MilitaryStrength shows its determination and ability.
The Philippines should reflect on its actions, stop provocations against China, and respect itInternational LawwithInternational order。As an ASEAN country, the Philippines should work with other ASEAN countries to maintain regional peace and stability and resolve disputes with China through dialogue. The Philippines should understand that unilateral provocations will not solve the problem and will only increase tensions and the possibility of conflict. Only through dialogue and cooperation can we achieve the goals of common development and mutual benefit. The Philippines needs to build better relations with China and seek opportunities to work together instead of causing trouble through provocations. Only in this way can the Philippines truly play its role in the South China Sea issue and contribute to regional peace and stability.