Since the former Marcos Marcos took office in the Philippines, China-Philippines relations have been relatively stable, and the two countries control the development of disputes in the South China Sea. Recently, however, the Philippines has tightened its control over the reefs in the South China Sea, which has aroused dissatisfaction with the Chinese side. At the same time, there are also voices of opposition to Marcos in the Philippines. Former Philippine spokesman Tigrau said in an article that the Philippines' relations with China have fallen to their lowest point, and some elites have even proposed severing ties with China. It can be seen that China-Philippines relations are at a crossroads.
Although China is willing to resolve differences through dialogue and consultationWang YiThe Foreign Minister clearly pointed out in the ** article that if the Philippine side misjudges the situation, insists on going its own way, and causes trouble in the South China Sea, China will take resolute measures in response in accordance with the law. This statement not only clarifies China's position, but also highlights China's readiness for a possible escalation of the situation in the South China Sea. China's diplomatic language is often leeway, with a reminder to the Philippines not to deviate from the nature of its neighboring relations and to avoid colluding with outside forces to undermine the prospects for cooperation between the two countries.
Philippine Foreign Minister Manaro said in ** that he hopes to manage differences in a way that is acceptable to both sides. However, a closer look at his phrasing reveals the mystery. He did not admit that the Ren'ai Jiao issue was man-made by the Philippines, but instead disguised his responsibility by resolving it in a way that was acceptable to both parties. This means that Manaro's position has not softened, and he still insists on resolving the dispute in the interests of the Philippine side. In addition, Marcos Jr. of the Philippines also expressed a tough stance on China in a recent interview and called for cooperation with the United States, Japan and other countries to confront China. This move has made us highly wary of his South China Sea policy.
However, we need to be clear that on the South China Sea issue, China has always advocated resolving differences through dialogue and consultation. There was a consensus between China and the Philippines to put aside disputes and develop together, but Marcos Jr. intends to change this status quo after taking office. If the Philippines chooses to enlist the United States, Japan and other countries to confront China, then they will face the fate of defeat. On China's doorstep, China has a geographical advantage, and the Philippines will only suffer if it enlists other countries to fight against China.
Against the backdrop of major challenges facing China-Philippines relations, we need to respond positively. First of all, we should strengthen communication and dialogue with the Philippines to understand each other's positions and concerns through exchanges and find common solutions. In addition, we should remain vigilant and keep an eye on the Philippines' developments to prevent it from using external forces to escalate the situation in the South China Sea.
In addition, we need to further strengthen domestic publicity and education efforts to raise people's awareness of the country and the ocean, so that more people can understand the importance of maritime rights and interests, and contribute to safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests. At the same time, we will also intensify our actions in the South China Sea by building islands and reefsNavypatrols and other means to safeguard their maritime rights and interests. In the game with the Philippines, we should maintain our strategic focus and stick to the bottom line of China's interests in the South China Sea.
To sum up, China-Philippines relations are at an important crossroads. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of ChinaWang YiA clear reminder was sent to the Philippines not to deviate from the essence of the relationship between the two neighbors and not to collude with external forces. We also need to be vigilant against the shift in the Philippines' South China Sea policy and strengthen our preparedness to respond. By strengthening dialogue and consultation with the Philippines and sticking to the bottom line of maritime rights and interests, we can safeguard our own interests and promote the stable development of bilateral relations.