The Philippines seems to be on a path of no return and has been going further and further. Everyone knows that since Marcos took power, they seem to have felt that they have hugged the thigh of the United States, and their China policy has become extremely tough, and they have simply become the right-hand man of the United States in the South China Sea.
Recently, it seems that the United States has secretly nodded its head, and the Philippines' provocations in the South China Sea have become more and more excessive, constantly intruding into the islands near the South China Sea, and not shying away from confronting the Chinese coast guard. What's more, when China launched a normal counterattack, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Romualdez actually made shocking remarks, claiming that the next world war would not break out in the Taiwan Strait but in the South China Sea.
This is clearly shifting the blame to China, as if China's counterattack will turn a small conflict into a major conflict. These words are really angry, and they obviously want to make things bigger. But it's all strange to us that, normally, the Philippines tries to downplay the problem after being beaten, but this time it's not like it used to.
On the one hand, although Marcos Marcos in the Philippines has not said anything clearly, there is already a ** that is constantly adding fuel to the fire, and the United States is obviously pushing behind it. Obviously, the Philippines itself does not dare to directly challenge China. On the other hand, after this ** made a bold statement, he also mentioned the joint patrols of the United States, the Philippines and Australia, as well as the nine bases of the US military stationed in the Philippines. When I mentioned this matter, the purpose was obvious, that is, to make China realize that the Philippines has the backing of the United States, and if there is a real military conflict, the United States can provide timely support.
We all know that even if there is a conflict, the United States may not be directly involved, and they have always liked to use "** people" to cause wars, so that they can sit back and enjoy the results. But it seems that the Philippines is determined to take this path, Marcos is convinced of the "U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty", and also believes in the commitment of the United States, believing that the United States will support them no matter what.
We all know that U.S. commitments and treaties are often just to win hearts and minds and get other countries to stand up for them. Ukraine is full of self-confidence, but it turns out to be destitute, and even its allies have left. Such obvious examples are there, but Marcos seems unimpressed and sticks to his own path.
Recently, Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported that Marcos once again challenged China, and his attitude was unusually resolute. Tensions in the South China Sea have continued to rise over the past few months, he said, and all because a "more assertive China" poses a "real challenge" to its Asian neighbors. Not only that, but he also stressed that cooperation with Japan is far from enough, and more like-minded countries are needed to join in to form a strong alliance.
Obviously, the words of the Philippines have no intention of backing down, but are hitting the ground and completely putting the blame on China. Marcos's rhetoric is clearly an attempt to unite more countries against China, rather than seeking a peaceful resolution of differences with China. Since the Philippines has chosen such a position, we must also take more resolute measures to protect our national interests.
In fact, as can be seen from the recent foreign investment in the Philippines, our response has already begun to take effect. According to a recent report by the Manila Times, Chinese investment in the Philippines plummeted to $12.2 million in the first nine months of this year, compared with a whopping $2.9 billion in Vietnam's investment over the same period. This is a clear indication that when the Philippines is provoking China in the South China Sea, China's economic counterattack is also going hand in hand.
If the Philippines continues to launch provocations against China, we will also have to continue to take resolute measures. As for the "world war" mentioned by the Philippines, China will obviously not be intimidated. There is an old saying: "Before the soldiers and horses move, the grain and grass go first". Now that foreign capital is being withdrawn from the Philippines on a large scale, their economy may be overwhelmed in the first place if the Philippines continues to act recklessly. So, if the Philippines really dares to go head-to-head with us in the South China Sea, let them try to see who can have the last laugh. Project Sword