The South China Sea dispute has always been an important issue that has plagued stability in Southeast Asia. The Philippines and other neighboring countries continue to provoke against the South China SeaMarine resourcesGreed has exacerbated regional tensions. InDisputes in the South China SeaRelying on the United States and ASEAN membership, the Philippines has deliberately created confrontation with China in an attempt to gain more support. However, Indonesia as ASEANEconomyand the populous country, Jokowi's visit revealed a different signal.
From the perspective of disrupting the South China Sea, the Philippines has always pinned its hopes on its status in ASEAN, linking the South China Sea issue to internal contradictions in ASEAN to cover up its misconduct. However, Jokowi's visit by Indonesia has shown the possibility of isolation for the Philippines. As the leading power of ASEAN, Indonesia's position on the South China Sea issue is crucial and represents the position of the entire ASEAN. The main purpose of Jokowi's trip is stabilityThe situation in the South China Seaand advocating a "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea" to resolve disputes through negotiations. Jokowi's move means that a unified position is emerging within ASEAN, and it will be difficult for the Philippines to resist such pressure from ASEAN.
Indonesia's active participation in the settlement of the South China Sea issue is not only due to geopolitical and regional security considerations, but also to China's active promotion of the concept of "shelving disputes and joint development".EconomyCollaboration is closely linked. China's insistence on the peaceful settlement of the South China Sea issue and its proposal for joint development have won the support and understanding of most countries, including Indonesia. At the same time, China has invested in the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railwayEconomyThe project has given Indonesia and ASEAN a hugeEconomyBenefit.
Indonesia's positive approach to the South China Sea issue, as a leading member of ASEAN, is a warning to China. While we criticize the wrongdoing of the Philippines, we also seek to unite all possible forces to reduce the prestige of the Philippines within ASEANDisputes in the South China SeaChina is isolated and helpless, which will be of great benefit to the peaceful settlement of the South China Sea issue.
Looking back at the pastDisputes in the South China SeaThe Philippines puts its own interests first, ignores the unanimous position within ASEAN, and even provokes regional tensions to try to contain China. However, as China's concept of "shelving disputes and developing together" has been embraced by more and more countries, the Philippines' bargaining chips have begun to lose. Indonesia's Joko Widodo's visit further illustrates that ASEAN countries hope to resolve the South China Sea issue through peaceful negotiations, and it is difficult for the Philippines to stubbornly adhere to this general trend.
From many perspectives, the South China Sea issue is a complex and sensitive geopolitical issue. China is processingDisputes in the South China SeaChina has always adhered to the principle of resolving issues through dialogue and negotiation, and advocated the principles of mutual respect and consultation on an equal footing. Indonesia's Joko Widodo's visit not only highlights China's diplomatic wisdom and influence on the South China Sea issue, but also shows that China has made positive progress in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Under the current complex and volatile international situation, the resolution of the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts and rational dialogue of all parties, and is by no means just a confrontation between China and the Philippines. Indonesia's visit to Jokowi is a wake-up call that we need to work harder to unite ASEAN countries to form a unified position on the South China Sea and promote a peaceful and negotiated settlement of disputes. At the same time, China should continue to adhere to the initiative of "shelving disputes and joint development" and pass itEconomyCooperation and pragmatic cooperation to win the support and understanding of more countries.
To resolve the South China Sea issue, all parties need to abandon unilateralism and zero-sum thinking, strengthen dialogue and consultation in the spirit of peace, cooperation and win-win results, and find mutually beneficial and win-win solutions. Only through joint efforts to maintain regional stability can we achieve the goal of a truly Asian community with a shared future. The resolution of the South China Sea issue is not only related to the interests of China and the Philippines, but also to the entire ASEAN countries and regionsPeace and development。Let us work together to contribute to peace and stability in the South China Sea.