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The Philippine ambassador to the United States announced that the Philippines and the United States intend to hold a "22" meeting between the Philippines and the Department of Defense, which has attracted widespread attention. We need to analyze the implications of this move from the perspective of U.S.-Philippines relations, China-Philippines relations, and U.S.-China relations.
22 "Meeting refers to a meeting in which the two sides simultaneously dispatch *** and the Ministry of Defense ** for consultation and cooperation. At present, there is friction between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea issue, and the United States has decided to strengthen diplomatic and military cooperation with the Philippines and plans to hold a "22" meeting. The move sent a signal that the United States is willing to fully support the Philippines in dealing with the South China Sea dispute with China.
From the Philippine perspective, they hope to hold a "22" meeting with the United States to show the countries surrounding the South China Sea, including China, and their domestic citizens that they have the support of the United States to boost their morale. In addition, Marcos of the Philippines may also hope to use the momentum of the United States to expand his bargaining chips in the game with China.
From the perspective of the United States, for the purpose of suppressing and containing China, they acquiesce and even condone the Philippines' initiative to woo and meddle in South China Sea affairs. By supporting the Philippines and creating the illusion that the United States and the Philippines are working closely together and that the United States is willing to engage China, it can exert pressure on China and conduct strategic testing.
However, the move of the Philippines to hold the "22" meeting with the United States will not change the outcome of the game between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. Although the United States temporarily supports the Philippines, this does not mean that the United States will be involved in a military conflict caused by the friction between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. In fact, the United States responded to the meeting rather lukewarmly, without public confirmation, which can be seen as an indirect statement.
In fact, the Philippines is an active provocateur in the South China Sea, and the United States stipulates in the military alliance treaty that the United States has the right not to provide protection if the Philippines actively provokes or violates international treaties. In other words, the United States has long left a way out for itself, and they have connived at the Philippines to stir up trouble just to test China and exert pressure. However, no matter how much the Philippines hyped up their relationship with the United States, China will not be intimidated, and the result will only make the relationship between China and the Philippines more tense.
Recently, the United States has shown a positive stance in its relations with China, seeking China's cooperation in its domestic economy and global governance. However, the interaction between the United States and the Philippines fully proves that the change in US policy toward China is temporary, and it is a temporary delaying tactic for the sake of its own interests.
In the context of Blinken's visit to China, the United States may once again use the Philippines to hype up the South China Sea issue in order to gain more room for bargaining. Therefore, China should remain highly vigilant and not be deceived by a temporary shift in US policy toward China.
The situation in the South China Sea is only one aspect of the U.S.-China relationship. China should rely on its own strength to safeguard its own interests, and in the face of the United States' inconsistent statements and the Philippines' tilt towards the United States, only strength is the key to resolving disputes and maintaining disputes in the South China Sea.
By analyzing the significance of the "22" meeting held by the United States and the Philippines, we can see that this move has a certain impact on China-Philippines relations and China-US relations. However, we can't be fooled by superficial interactions, we need to see the interests and motivations behind them.
Tensions in China-Philippines relations and temporary changes in U.S.-China relations require China to remain highly vigilant. In the face of external pressure and temptation, China should stick to its principles and rely on its own strength to safeguard its own interests.
In international relations, strength is the most important factor. Only by having sufficient strength can we maintain the initiative in disputes and win the respect and cooperation of other countries. Therefore, China should continue to strengthen the development of its own strength in order to better safeguard its own interests and development
Finally, in the face of the complex international situation, we should not only look at the appearance, but should clarify our position and goals through in-depth analysis and thinking, and find the most appropriate strategies and responses. Only with the support of our own strength can we better cope with external challenges and safeguard national interests.
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