China-Philippines relations have reached a crossroads, and the Philippine side must understand the current situation and the importance of choices. Recently, Philippine Foreign Minister Manalo had a conversation with Chinese Minister Wang Yi. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement was quoted in a press release issued by China*** in a rather stern tone. Foreign Minister Wang Yi made it clear that China-Philippines relations have reached a crossroads, and the Philippine side must act cautiously. He also warned the Philippines not to misjudge the situation and not to collude with external forces with ill intentions and continue to provoke China. This is clearly a warning to the Philippines that China will resolutely defend its rights and interests and respond.
On the South China Sea issue, the Philippines has provoked many incidents recently, including clashes at Second Thomas Shoal and Scarborough Shoal, and has tried to undermine regional peace and stability by hyping up the South China Sea issue. In this regard, China has repeatedly stressed that these developments were deliberately provoked by the Philippines and that the Philippines should bear full responsibility. Not only that, but the Philippines' infringement is also related to the connivance and support of Western countries. The United States, Canada, and the European Union have successively supported and encouraged the Philippines, and even threatened China with the "US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty." This series of actions has exposed the collusion between the Philippines and the United States, and fully proved that the United States is the mastermind behind the South China Sea issue. The Philippines is wrongly dependent on the United States and mistakenly believes that with the help of the United States, it can make inroads in the South China Sea.
The Philippines should keep its eyes open and see the position of its neighbors, especially ASEAN members, on the South China Sea issue. Within ASEAN, the only countries that the Philippines can support are Vietnam and Malaysia, but they have repeatedly stressed their willingness to resolve maritime differences through dialogue and consultation and promote the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. This shows that ASEAN's position is to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and oppose interference by foreign forces in the South China Sea. However, the Philippines has frequently colluded with the United States and Western countries in an attempt to turn the South China Sea issue into a gladiatorial arena for geopolitical conflicts.
In fact, the Philippines' abuses in the South China Sea are just a pawn of the United States. The United States is using the Philippines to counter China in an attempt to contain China's development in the South China Sea. The Philippines must recognize this point and stop being used as a tool by the United States. The Philippines should realize that relying on the United States will not solve the South China Sea problem, but will only bring more trouble to itself.
In this call, China made it clear that if the Philippines continues to collude with external forces and continue to provoke China, China will resolutely respond. This is a clear warning to the Philippines and China's firm determination to safeguard its own interests. Whether the Philippines can reduce tensions will depend not only on their rhetoric, but more importantly on their actions.
The Philippines must recognize that establishing a peaceful and stable relationship with China is the best option for its own interests. Rather than relying on empty promises and provocative actions from the United States, it is better to cooperate with China to jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. The Philippines should face up to the facts, get rid of interference by external forces, take the country's long-term interests as the starting point, and cooperate with China in friendship.
The Philippine actions have aroused China's vigilance, and China*** has clearly told the Philippines through Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement that China-Philippines relations have stood at a crossroads, and the Philippine side must act cautiously. The Philippines needs to recognize the position of its neighbors, especially ASEAN's attitude on the South China Sea issue. At the same time, the Philippines should understand that maintaining friendly cooperation with China is a choice that is in its own interests. We should no longer be used by external forces, but should focus on the long-term development and peace and stability of the country.
Only through cooperation and dialogue can we bring true peace and prosperity to the South China Sea. The Philippines must understand that its provocative actions will only lead to further tensions, not its own benefit. It is hoped that the Philippine side will act prudently and take concrete actions to ease tensions in the South China Sea.