In 2024, the South China Sea issue will once again become the focus of global attention. The Philippines has been trying to seize China's islands and reefs and collude with Japan and Vietnam, which has sparked widespread concern in the international community. However, the Philippines' provocative actions have not been indulged by China, on the contrary, China has taken a positive and responsible attitude. The recent boat accident resulted in the death of two people, four of whom were Chinese. The Philippine Coast Guard conducts frequent rescue operations because of the frequent occurrence of boat accidents in the Philippines. Last year, when a Philippine fishing boat was in distress in the South China Sea, the Chinese ** ship rescued it in time, and Filipino fishermen expressed their gratitude for this. This time, China is once again showing the Filipino fishermen the humanitarian side. However, the Philippines' provocations against China continue. They have even invited U.S. troops to military bases in an attempt to draw more countries into disputes in the South China Sea. Such behavior not only violates international law and the principle of regional stability, but also poses a threat to China's sovereignty. Despite this, China has exercised restraint and has tried to resolve the dispute diplomatically. So why is the Philippines so provocative against China? The reasons for this can be traced back to historical and political factors.
The Philippines is blessed with abundant natural resources, including marine resources and oil and gas. However, due to internal political chaos and uneven economic development, the Philippines** has tried to divert domestic contradictions through the South China Sea issue in order to stabilize the domestic situation. In addition, the Philippines is trying to protect its interests with the help of the United States. The Philippines has always maintained close military cooperation with the United States, and the United States is also willing to use the Philippines as a bargaining chip to confront China in the South China Sea. However, as a big country, China has strong comprehensive national strength and firm will, and will not be shaken by the threat of the Philippines and the United States. So, how to solve the South China Sea problem? First, all parties should abide by international law and the principles of regional stability and resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation. China has always advocated resolving the South China Sea issue through peaceful means, and is willing to work with other relevant countries to formulate a code of conduct to maintain regional peace and stability. Second, the Philippines should abandon its provocative actions against China and establish a relationship of mutual trust and mutual benefit with China in a cooperative and friendly manner. The Philippines can learn from China's development experience, strengthen domestic construction, improve people's living standards, and achieve sustainable economic development.
Finally, the international community should pay more attention to and monitor the South China Sea issue, and promote the parties to resolve disputes through peaceful means. The South China Sea is an important shipping route and marine resource area, and it is in the global interest to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. In conclusion, the Philippines' provocative actions in 2024 may escalate tensions in the South China Sea, but China will continue to maintain its sovereignty and regional peace and stability in a positive and responsible manner. At the same time, the international community should strengthen cooperation and promote all parties to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation, so as to jointly build a harmonious and stable South China Sea region. The Philippines** has recently taken a series of provocative actions that show that its cooperation with the United States has intensified to counter Chinese influence in the South China Sea. First of all, the Philippines deployed a ship on Ren'ai Jiao, airdropped supplies, and sent people to land on Scarborough Shoal. These actions are all aimed at seizing China's islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Second, the Philippines** plans to hold an unprecedented military exercise with the United States, closer to the island of Taiwan. This shows that the Philippines has become the "anti-China" vanguard of the United States.
However, China will not sit idly by either, and the reckless behavior of the Philippines will pay the price. China will take the necessary measures to protect its territory and interests.