The South China Sea is part of China's territory.
Nanhai Zhudao and the surrounding sea have belonged to China since ancient times. However, neighboring countries such as the Philippines, a neighbor of the South China Sea, have always coveted the South China Sea, a sea area rich in huge marine resources. In particular, with the help of the United States, the Philippines has launched military challenges in the South China Sea, including Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Jiao, which pose a threat to stability in the South China Sea and increase regional tensions. The Philippines' move has not only upset China, but also disgusted its neighbors. The Philippines relied heavily on the status of the United States and ASEAN countries to have the courage to take on the challenge. China has friendly diplomatic ties with ASEAN countries and close ties in the economic and trade fields. The situation is even worse if the Philippines intends to provoke a dispute between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea, turning it into a conflict between China and ASEAN. ASEAN countries play a pivotal role in resolving disputes in the South China Sea.
Indonesia's Jokowi** supports China's measures.
Jokowi, a peace-loving Indonesian, recently visited 3 countries: the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei. One of the main purposes of Jokowi's visit is to get ASEAN countries to agree to the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, and he has played the role of a "lobbyist" on the South China Sea issue. Indonesia is a leader in ASEAN and plays a pivotal role in ASEAN and Southeast Asia. In fact, Indonesia's position can be said to be the voice of ASEAN countries. Although the Philippines has the backing of the United States, if the Philippines continues to go its own way and does not heed Indonesia's advice, the Philippines may be isolated internationally, and this result is unacceptable for the Philippines. As the saying goes, "One more friend, one more way out." "Part of the reason why Indonesia is willing to participate in this negotiation is that China, in line with the principle of "putting aside disputes and cooperating for development", has won the recognition and understanding of many conscientious international people on the South China Sea issue, including Indonesia. China, on the other hand, has benefited from the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, which has shown good relations with ASEAN. Therefore, I think that Indonesia's visit to China should strongly condemn the bad behavior of the Philippines on the one hand, and on the other hand, it should also unite the forces of all parties to make the Philippines "lose its market" in the ASEAN region, so as to facilitate the peaceful settlement of the South China Sea issue.
We will work together to promote a peaceful settlement of the South China Sea issue.
The South China Sea issue is a major and thorny issue for China. The handling of the South China Sea issue can only succeed if we work together on the premise of abiding by international law and respecting each other's rights. China has always used dialogue and negotiation to resolve various disputes, and advocates putting aside the South China Sea for joint development. The establishment of good economic and trade ties between China and ASEAN is also a good foundation for handling disputes in the South China Sea. China is also a key factor in promoting regional peace and stability through the ASEAN Regional Security Cooperation Organization.
China is the most influential and influential power in the world and an important force for world peace and development. The economic and trade cooperation between China and ASEAN has enabled ASEAN countries to make tremendous achievements in developing economic and trade relations and greatly improve the people's living standards. China is also an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative, with its neighbors engaged in infrastructure construction and economic and trade cooperation. In this way, the friendship between China and ASEAN countries will be consolidated to a greater extent and more convenient will be provided for the handling of the South China Sea issue.
In handling the South China Sea issue, China should not only adhere to its own basic principles, but also strengthen exchanges and cooperation with ASEAN countries. We should further engage in strategic communication with Indonesia and other major ASEAN member states to promote more cooperation plans and enhance mutual understanding and trust. We will continue to strengthen dialogue and coordination with ASEAN countries, promote the formulation and implementation of norms of conduct in the South China Sea, and make our due efforts for regional peace and stability.
China should take a sober and resolute attitude towards the South China Sea issue, vigorously promote dialogue and cooperation on the South China Sea issue, and handle it in a peaceful, just and equal manner. The prosperity and stability of the region is the result of the joint efforts of all peoples. We firmly believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to properly handle the South China Sea issue in a rational and peaceful manner and promote the development and prosperity of the region.