Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated and the Philippines' provocative actions have escalated, perhaps with the support of some forces. However,Philippines**Marcos Jr.'s self-confidence may well be untenable. Despite this, the Philippines continues to act provocatively. Marcos Jr. also noted that tensions in the South China Sea have not decreased. However, Marcos Jr. should reflect on who gave him guts and courage. Marcos Jr. is not only inSecond Thomas Reef, Scarborough Shoal and other issues related to Chinese territory, and now he plans to launch a new one in the South China SeaEnergyExploration Projects. If the project is located within China's nine-dash line, that is, within the U-shaped line, it will be a provocation to China's sovereignty. If the project is located in front of the Philippines' own door, that is, outside the nine-dash line, it makes sense. However, Marcos Jr. planned to proceedEnergyThe exploration project is yet another new provocation. Philippines** before inEnergyOn the exploration side, there is an interest in working with China, which is under Duterte's tenure. However, due to opposition from some in the country, the project was halted. Now Marcos Jr. wants to renegotiate. What does this mean?Most likely, it will be done unilaterallyEnergyExploration. The Philippines is going to carry out the seaEnergyExploration, there is a lack of money, technology and talent, how to carry out exploration?Therefore, Marcos Jr. is bound to win over overseasEnergycompanies that cooperate with companies from the United States, Japan and other European countries to jointly explore the South China SeaOilMineral. This in itself is an even more serious provocation. If the Philippines dares to do so and unilaterally carry out its work, it will inevitably arouse China's resolute opposition and be resolutely prevented by China. China wants to put aside disputes in the South China Sea, including with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, and jointly develop resources, not separately, let alone develop within China's nine-dash lineOilNatural gas resources. Therefore, if the Philippines does not change its position on this issue and continues to increase its provocations, no matter what you inviteOilChina will resolutely block the company wherever it comes from, because it involves China's sovereignty and cannot be compromised, which is a basic bottom line.
The focus of this article** is on and to the Philippine provocations in the South China SeaEnergyExploration Projects. The situation in the South China Sea is becoming increasingly tensePhilippines**Marcos Jr. has been constantly provoking in an attempt to infringe on China's sovereignty. Marcos Jr. plans to open new ones in the South China SeaEnergyexploration projects, which are undoubtedly provocative actions against China. However, the Philippines is inEnergyThere are various limitations in exploration that prevent it from carrying out exploration work independently, and it must rely on foreign countries and countriesEnergySupport from the company. China firmly opposes the Philippines' provocative actions and believes that the South China Sea issue should be resolved through joint development, rather than separate policies. Therefore, China will resolutely prevent the Philippines from carrying out illegal operations in the South China SeaEnergyExploration activities.
As an important geopolitical region, the South China Sea has always attracted much attention. As one of the littoral states in the South China Sea, the Philippines' behavior in the South China Sea has been constantly controversial. Philippines**Marcos Jr. has taken a tough stance on the South China Sea and has repeatedly challenged China's sovereignty. However, it is worth pondering whether there is some kind of support behind Marcos Jr. The situation in the South China Sea has been tense, and Marcos Jr. should reflect on this. He has already acted more than once in provocations on issues involving Chinese territory, and now he plans to do so in the South China SeaEnergyexploration projects, which are undoubtedly a further challenge to China's sovereignty.
The Philippines** had previously intended to cooperate with China in the South China SeaEnergyexploration, but opposition from some in the country led to the project being halted. However, Marcos Jr.'s decision to restart negotiations after taking office means that the Philippines may do it unilaterallyEnergyExploration. However, the Philippines faces various difficulties in this regard, including shortages of capital, technology and talent. Therefore, Marcos Jr. is likely to woo abroadEnergycompanies to participate in the South China SeaEnergyExploration work, which may include companies from the United States, Japan, or even other countries in Europe. Such an act in itself is a great provocation against China.
China has always advocated resolving the South China Sea issue through joint development, and encouraged countries bordering the South China Sea to put aside disputes and jointly develop the resources of the South China Sea. However, if the Philippines continues to act provocatively, it does not matter which country they inviteEnergyThe company, China will resolutely block. China will never allow any infringement of its sovereignty to occur, and this is China's bottom line.
The situation in the South China SeaAs it continues to heat up, provocative actions by countries such as the Philippines have further escalated. Despite the long-standing disputes in the South China Sea, butPhilippines**Marcos Jr.'s provocative actions have undoubtedly heightened tensions in the region. Marcos Jr. seems to think that he has a backstage and the support of forces behind him, and he is resolute in provoking China's sovereignty issue. However, it is debatable whether these provocations will be sustainably supported.
Tensions in the South China Sea are escalatingPhilippines**Marcos Jr. expressed his concerns. However, the addition of this question should be more of a question for Marcos Jr. to ponder for himself. He should reflect on what gave him the courage to carry out such senseless provocations. Marcos Jr. is constantly provoking not only on issues involving Chinese territory, such asSecond Thomas Reef, Scarborough Shoal, etc., and now he plans to carry out a new one in the South China SeaEnergyExploration Projects. If the project were to be located within China's nine-dash line, that is, within the U-shaped line, it would be a serious provocation to China's sovereignty. It would be slightly reasonable if the project was located outside the Philippines' own territorial waters. However, Marcos Jr. planned to proceedEnergyThe exploration project is yet another provocative action.
The Philippines** had planned to cooperate with China in the South China SeaEnergyExploration, but the project was halted due to opposition from some people in the country. Now Marcos Jr. wants to renegotiate, which means it is likely to be unilateralEnergyExploration. However, the Philippines is inEnergyThere are many challenges in exploration, including a lack of capital, technology and talent. Therefore, Marcos Jr. will inevitably be dependent on overseasEnergycompanies, which may include companies in the United States, Japan, or even other European countries. Such an act in itself is a provocation against China.
China has always advocated resolving the South China Sea issue through joint development, and hopes that the coastal countries of the South China Sea, including the Philippines, will put aside their disputes and jointly develop resources. However, if the Philippines continues to act provocatively, regardless of what they invitedOilChina will resolutely block the company wherever it comes from, because any violation of China's sovereignty will not be tolerated. China hopes to resolve the South China Sea issue through dialogue and cooperation, rather than acting on its own, let alone allowing the Philippines to unilaterally develop China's nine-dash lineOilNatural gas resources. Therefore, if the Philippines cannot change its position and continue to step up its provocations, China will take resolute measures to stop such illegal acts. China's sovereignty cannot be compromised in the slightest, and this is China's bottom line.