Recently, the United States has been supporting and instigating the Philippines on the South China Sea issue, and even giving some benefits, causing the Philippines to be ready to fight China to the end. Marcos Marcos of the Philippines has sought to unite Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries with South China Sea disputes to form a new South China Sea alliance and introduced a new "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea." At the same time, the United States and the Philippines launched a round of joint cruises, with Australia also involved, creating a "declaration of war" against China. The Philippines is also trying to take advantage of this incident to rub off on China's heat and push the situation to a climax. It can be seen that the Philippines has made up its mind to "fight for a breath" in the South China Sea.
However, some of the Philippines' actions are actually exaggerating the facts, taking advantage of the opportunity to hype up, and making unreasonable accusations against China's tracking and surveillance practices. Military experts analyzed the Philippine side's claim that the Chinese warships and planes tracked and flew around the Philippine warships. According to the public **, the altitude gap between the Chinese and Philippine planes is very large, and the Chinese fighter jets will not have any impact on the flight of the Philippine aircraft. Therefore, the Philippine side's remarks are obviously deliberately exaggerated in order to rub off on China's popularity. It is very normal for the squadron to track and monitor the collusion between the Philippines and foreign forces at its own doorstep, and it is in line with international law and practice. The Philippines' adventurous behavior will not help resolve the South China Sea issue at all, and will even adversely affect regional peace and stability. However, the Philippines does not seem to be aware of the seriousness of the situation and is still ready to continue to "declare war" on China.
While the Philippines has taken escalating measures, China has taken actual military action to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to reports, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has designated a restricted zone in the South China Sea and conducted a five-day military Xi. During this period, ships of other countries were prohibited from entering the sea. This operation can be said to send a clear signal to all parties that China is determined to defend its sovereignty and dignity. If China's sovereign territory is threatened, the squadron will not rule out regaining sovereignty by going head-to-head.
China's demarcation of a restricted zone and military Xi in the South China Sea can be said to be China's strong response to the provocation of the United States and the Philippines. Under normal circumstances, China would normally give a symbolic warning to the United States for deliberately creating a confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region, but this action is more direct, further demonstrating China's determination and attitude. The Philippines' provocative actions provide an opportunity for China to assert its authority.
The South China Sea issue is a complex regional dispute, but China has always been a firm advocate of peaceful negotiations. Although the Philippines and other countries have taken radical actions to try to rally external forces against China in the South China Sea dispute, China has responded by demarcating restricted areas and conducting military Xi exercises, demonstrating its determination and strength to all parties.
As an international power, China has both the responsibility and the ability to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the face of provocations, China's military action does not mean that China is heading for war, but rather that it is sending a warning to the outside world through concrete actions to safeguard its core interests and regional stability. China has always advocated peaceful development, resolved disputes through dialogue and consultation, and promoted all parties in the region to jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
In handling the South China Sea issue, we should abide by international law and practice, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation. All parties should respond calmly and refrain from escalating the situation and escalating tensions. Only through equality, mutual trust and peaceful consultation can we find a mutually acceptable solution and achieve peace and stability in the South China Sea.