Marcos Jr. recently visited Vietnam and signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam to strengthen cooperation between the coast guards of the two countries to prevent unforeseen incidents in the South China Sea. Although the details of the agreement have not yet been released, it is believed to be a move by the Philippines and Vietnam to prepare to confront China. Such a move could anger China, as the Philippines and Vietnam may try to form similar "cliques" in order to pursue illegal benefits and undermine the declaration of action in the South China Sea. Relations between the Philippines and Vietnam are friendly, but after Marcos Jr. took office, the Philippines has frequently tried to carry out military construction on illegally occupied islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Although Vietnam signed a memorandum of cooperation with China in 2016 and conducted a number of joint law enforcement and training activities, it has not actually stopped illegal construction on islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
Therefore, we must crack down on Vietnam's illegal actions, otherwise it will be difficult to curb its barbaric acts. Ahead of Marcos Jr.'s visit to Vietnam, the Duterte family, with whom he has political allies, grew increasingly unhappy with his moves to provoke China and break political commitments. Although Duterte's daughter attended Marcos Jr.'s rally as a deputy leader, her brother said that if Marcos Jr. could not show his love and desire for the country, it would be better to take the blame and resign. The political alliance between the Duterte family and the Marcos family is deeply divided. Recently, the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines have interacted frequently in the South China Sea, and announced that they will conduct larger-scale joint exercises this year. The establishment of a "dialogue**" with Vietnam may not be for the sake of regional peace.
New article] The situation in the South China Sea has made waves again, and the Philippine-Vietnamese "Containment and China" United Front threatens China, how should it respond? The South China Sea is a disputed region. In recent days, the Philippines and Vietnam have joined forces to try to pose a threat to China's South China Sea region. They call it the "Containment-China" United Front, which aims to challenge China's sovereignty in the South China Sea. This move has aroused widespread concern and concern in the international community. Against this backdrop, how should we view and respond to this situation? First, the Philippines and Vietnam have limited threat capabilities. While both the Philippines and Vietnam claim sovereignty over some islands in the South China Sea, in reality, they are relatively weak militarily and economically. In contrast, China's overall strength in the South China Sea region is clearly superior.
According to international law, China has sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao and related maritime areas, a position that has been widely recognized by the international community. Therefore, the threat of a coalition between the Philippines and Vietnam does not pose a serious challenge to China. Second, China can use this opportunity to reclaim the occupied islands and reefs. The joint action of the Philippines and Vietnam is essentially a challenge to China's sovereignty in the South China Sea. As the defender of national sovereignty, China has the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its territorial integrity. China could use this opportunity to reclaim the islands and reefs occupied by the Philippines and Vietnam to secure its sovereignty in the South China Sea. This is not only in line with the provisions of international law, but also a legitimate action by China to safeguard its national interests. However, we cannot ignore the impact of the joint actions of the Philippines and Vietnam on stability and peace in the South China Sea.
Third, international cooperation should be strengthened. China can work with other countries to resolve disputes in the South China Sea through multilateral mechanisms and uphold international law and order. Finally, we should remain optimistic about the situation in the South China Sea. Although there is a certain threat to the joint actions of the Philippines and Vietnam, China, as a great power, has the ability and wisdom to deal with the challenge. At the same time, the international community should also play an active role in jointly promoting the settlement of disputes in the South China Sea. Only through dialogue and cooperation can peace and stability be achieved in the South China Sea and a favorable environment for the development of the region and the world. In summary, the Philippine and Vietnamese alliance has limited threat capabilities, and China can use this opportunity to reclaim the occupied islands and reefs.
However, we cannot ignore the impact of the joint actions of the Philippines and Vietnam on stability and peace in the South China Sea. In order to deal with this situation, China can strengthen cooperation with ASEAN countries, strengthen maritime patrols and surveillance, and strengthen international cooperation. Ultimately, we should remain optimistic and work together to achieve peace and stability in the South China Sea.