The situation in the South China Sea is becoming increasingly tense, and there have been multiple ship collisions between China and the Philippines, and the provocative actions of the Philippine side have not only triggered warnings from China, but also attracted the attention of the international community. Not long ago, the China Coast Guard issued a statement on the latest maritime collision, severely criticizing the actions of the Philippines, saying that "the responsibility lies entirely with the Philippine side." The meaning of this sentence may not be just the superficial division of responsibilities, but more likely a warning and cautionary tale to the Philippines. Prior to this, the China Coast Guard had repeatedly strongly condemned the provocative actions of the Philippines, even pointing out that it was "malicious touching of porcelain", while the People's Liberation Army (PLA**) also issued a more straightforward advice, calling on the Philippines to stop its dangerous behavior. In the face of such tensions, how should the Philippine side respond? Should we stop and avoid the irreversibility of the conflict in the South China Sea? The South China Sea is one of the world's largest fishing grounds and one of the world's most important shipping routes.
Tensions between China and the Philippines are particularly prominent in the South China Sea disputes. Recently, China and the Philippines collided three ships in the waters near Ren'ai Jiao, and the China Coast Guard said that the Philippines was the perpetrator. This change in attitude highlights China's dissatisfaction and warning against the Philippines' behavior. In its latest statement, the China Coast Guard used the phrase "the responsibility lies squarely with the Philippine side," while highlighting the Philippine side's provocative actions in the waters near Second Thomas Shoal. Previously, the China Coast Guard had pointed out the Philippines' "malicious porcelain touching" behavior and strongly condemned it. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) also commented, bluntly saying that the Philippines' actions were barbaric and illegal, and called on the Philippines to stop its dangerous behavior. These statements show China's warning and dissatisfaction with the Philippines, and also demonstrate China's determination on the South China Sea issue.
In the face of such tensions, the Philippine side should recognize the situation and avoid escalating the conflict. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned the Philippines to be cautious in its response to the South China Sea issue and avoid getting involved in an irreparable conflict. The Philippine side should take these warnings seriously and stop provocative acts to avoid further deterioration of the situation in the South China Sea. Peace and stability in the South China Sea is in the common interests of countries and peoples in the region, and is also a concern of the international community. Although China warns and disagrees with the Philippines' provocative acts, it still hopes to resolve the South China Sea dispute through dialogue and consultation. The Philippines should respond rationally and avoid going its own way and causing the situation in the South China Sea to spiral out of control. In the current international situation, all parties should remain rational and restrained and refrain from adopting the practice of intensifying confrontation. The Philippine side should have a clear understanding of the situation, stop its provocative acts, and contribute to regional peace and stability.
We believe that through the efforts of all parties, the situation in the South China Sea can be effectively eased and a favorable environment can be created for regional peace and development.