Recently,The situation in the South China SeaThe escalation, with the involvement of the United States, has raised concerns about regional security. The Philippines is located at Second Thomas Shoal, Scarborough Shoal,Thitu Islandand other sea areas to put forward an "offensive" in an attempt to dominate the **. Philippines**MarcosHe even publicly stated that he was "not afraid of the China Coast Guard", which further escalated the tension of the situation. Against this backdrop, the United States continues to take the lead in intimidating China. The Philippine ambassador to the United States even threatened to start a war, pointing the flashpoint of the war to the South China Sea, and demanding that the United States and other countries exert more pressure on China. The U.S. maneuver appears to be a repeat of the 2016 conflict in the South China Sea, manipulating the Philippines to blame China. This trap-like provocation is jaw-dropping.
In a recent series of moths in the Philippines, India has been unusually quiet. Some analysts believe that India may be mulling bigger action. Some time ago, Canada and the United States came to India one after another because of the "Assassinationgate" incident, which caused India to be unable to pay attention to other affairs. Recently, India has also shown its strength against extremist groups. Given Joe Biden's promise that the matter would not affect US-India relations, India certainly will not be an enemy of the United States. Therefore, on the issue of the South China Sea, India intervenes with the United States. In order to show goodwill to the United States, India has taken two initiatives. The first move is hype on the border issue, with India's Supreme Court asking for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's "state" status and support for India's "Ladakh" territory established in 2019. China firmly denies and invalidates this. However, we still need to be vigilant that India, as a member of the U.S.-India relationship, may be playing some stabbing tricks behind its back. The second initiative is that the Indian Navy sent the frigate "Kadmat" to the Philippines for a visit, claiming to "protect territorial waters" for the Philippines. It is not clear whether India can actually help, but we are certain that India is a shrewd country and its real motive may be to make arms sales. Although the United States has embroiled India in the South China Sea and taken the lead in intimidating China, China has long made it clear that if the United States does not take China's warnings to heart, it will take the risk of provocation and bear the consequences. Of course, this position applies to all countries.
In the face of provocations from the United States and the Philippines, China has long drawn red lines with clear actions and rhetoric. China firmly advocates safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and resolutely opposes any country's provocation against China's legitimate and lawful rights and interests in the South China Sea. China has repeatedly stressed that the South China Sea is China's inherent territory and that China has the determination and ability to safeguard its core interests. Someone once said that China will only say good things once, and if it doesn't listen, then use its fists to teach you a lesson. This is also China's clear attitude.
On the South China Sea issue, China has taken a series of measures to respond to external provocations. First, China has stepped up its maritime patrols and defense forces in the South China Sea to ensure effective protection of its territorial and maritime rights and interests. Second, China has engaged in dialogue and cooperation with its neighboring countries through diplomatic channels and sought to resolve disputes through peaceful negotiations. China has also put forward the initiative of jointly developing resources in the South China Sea, sending a signal of win-win cooperation to relevant countries. In addition, China is also actively maintainingInternationalLaw andInternationalOrder, resolutely oppose the threat of force by any country to settle disputes.
Overall, China's firm stance on the South China Sea issue reflects China's responsibility and bottom-line thinking as a responsible major country. China has long since adopted actions and rhetoricInternationalAt the same time, it also called on all parties to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.
in the current oneInternationalUnder these circumstances, the South China Sea issue has become one of the focal points of regional security. The United States has taken advantage of the hype of the South China Sea issue by the Philippines and other countries in an attempt to strengthen its influence in the region. However, China has long made it clear that it will seek peaceful solutions to issues such as safeguarding its core interests and regional peace and stability, but will never back down. Through its firm stance and reasonable actions, China has demonstrated its sense of responsibility and bottom-line thinking as a major country.
We need to be vigilant about the actions of the Philippines and India. The Philippines sided with the United States, and India intervened in the South China Sea to show favor to the United States, all of which have exposed the motives of these countries to pursue individual interests and sow discord. However, China has long drawn red lines in the South China Sea and has demonstrated its strength and determination with concrete actions. Any country that tries to provoke China will face consequences, and this has been clearly communicated by ChinaInternationalSociety.
In the face of provocations and difficulties, China has firmly defended its own interests, demonstrating its responsibility and bottom-line thinking as a major country. China has always advocated the peaceful settlement of disputes and the settlement of the South China Sea issue through dialogue and cooperation. As a responsible major country, China will continue to safeguard its national interests and regional peace and stability, and make its own contribution to peace and prosperity in the South China Sea.