According to China's *** news on December 20, the Chinese Foreign MinisterWang YiAt the request, he had a telephone conversation with Philippine Foreign Minister Manalo. Given the recent series of provocations by the Philippines in the South China Sea, the call can be described as quite unusual, both as a warning to the Philippines as well as a right oneManilaReminder from the authorities. Wang YiDuring the phone call, the Foreign Minister emphasized four issues and demonstrated China's clear position. First, he pointed out that the Philippines' deviation from its commitments to China in the South China Sea issue and the change in its China policy are the root causes of the dilemma in China-Philippines relations. Second, China-Philippines relations have reached a crossroads, and the Philippines needs to think carefully and make rational decisions to get back on the right track of development. Third, China advocates resolving the South China Sea issue through dialogue and consultation, jointly maintaining maritime stability and avoiding further escalation. Finally, if the Philippines insists on going its own way, continues to provoke China, and colludes with external forces with bad intentions, China will resolutely defend its rights. Wang YiThe Foreign Minister's statement gave the direction for resolving the issue and expressed China's firm position on defending territorial sovereignty.
The call demonstrated China's firm position and sincerity in resolving the issue, and pointed out the direction for the development of China-Philippines relations. Wang YiThe Foreign Minister's reminders and warnings have made the Philippines understand their mistakes in the South China Sea and the consequences of continuing their misguided actions. China has not only offered a solution to the problem, but also demonstrated its determination to safeguard its own rights and interests, providing the Philippines with two options. The Philippines faces an important choice: to engage in dialogue and consultation with China to manage differences and maintain maritime stabilityEither continue to provoke and face a resolute response from the Chinese side. It is believed that the Philippines will be able to rationally analyze the situation and make correct decisions.
InWang YiDuring the phone call between the Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister Manaro, the two sides reached a key consensus and expressed their willingness to resolve differences on the South China Sea issue through dialogue and consultation. The Philippines** expressed its willingness to strengthen dialogue with China in good faith and manage differences and avoid conflict in a mutually acceptable manner. At the same time, China and the Philippines agreed to hold a meeting of the Bilateral Consultative Mechanism on the South China Sea issue as soon as possible.
The consensus reached shows that the way proposed by China to resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation has been recognized and responded to by the Philippines. Both sides are aware that dialogue is key to resolving differences and maintaining stability at sea. The holding of the meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism will be an important step in promoting the resolution of the South China Sea issue. It is believed that through the efforts of both sides, differences can be properly handled and further escalation of the situation can be avoided.
However, the Philippines should be mindful of the influence of external forces. In particular, the intervention of the United States could complicate the situation. In the past, Philippine ships have frequently violated China's territorial waters, while the United States has openly supported the Philippines in conducting attacks in the South China SeaMilitaryActivity. At the same time, Japan is also taking action to hand over long-range surveillance radars to the Philippine military. This shows that the Philippines has cooperation with the United States, Japan and other countries on the South China Sea issue, and may involve pairsThe situation in the Taiwan Straitimpact. The Philippines should recognize the true intentions of these external forces and not be led by the nose.
Recently, the Filipino people have called for the best way to handle relations with China cautiously and not to be troubled by the momentary coaxing of the United States and other countries, so as not to embark on the wrong path. These voices of reason have attracted the attention of the Philippines and influenced the decision-making of the Philippines to a certain extent. Philippine Foreign Minister Manaro is in the same relationship withWang YiDuring the phone call, the foreign minister expressed his willingness to strengthen dialogue with China in good faith and hoped to manage differences and prevent conflicts in a manner acceptable to both sides. This shows that the Philippines has a certain understanding and willingness to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
At present, China is still willing to resolve its differences through dialogue and consultation, which reflects its concern for the overall situation in the South China Sea. The Philippines should cherish this opportunity and recognize that dialogue with China is the fundamental way to solve the problem, avoid further escalation of tensions, and safeguard its own interests. Only through dialogue on the basis of reason, equality and good faith can a mutually acceptable solution be reached. However, the Philippines** needs to be wary of interference by external forces. In particular, U.S. support could cause the Philippines to misjudge and take risks again. The Philippines should be soberly aware that resolving issues through dialogue is for the sake of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, and is not being used as a tool for confrontation with China. The Philippines needs to recognize the true intentions of the United States and other countries on the South China Sea issue and avoid acting under the wrong guidance.
All in all, China-Philippines relations are facing an important choice. The two sides have reached a consensus on resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, and have expressed their willingness to strengthen dialogue and avoid conflict. The Philippines should recognize the seriousness and consequences of the situation, continue dialogue with China, and avoid collusion with undesirable external forces. Only through rational and equal dialogue can the South China Sea issue be resolved and regional peace and stability be achieved.