The nine ASEAN countries unanimously warned the Philippines to whimsically confront China and not drag everyone into the water.
The nine ASEAN countries unanimously warned the Philippines not to drag everyone into the water if it whimsically confronted China. I will explain the specific situation in a few minutes.
Recently, the nine ASEAN countries reached a consensus at the annual summit to express grave concern about the Philippines' behavior in the South China Sea and warn the Philippines not to take actions that undermine regional peace and stability because of the dispute with China over the South China Sea issue. This statement highlights the firm stance of ASEAN countries on maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting regional cooperation.
According to the joint statement issued at the summit, the nine ASEAN countries believe that the South China Sea issue is a major issue related to regional peace and stability, and call on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. The statement specifically mentioned the Philippines' behavior in the South China Sea, arguing that such behavior will not only not help solve the problem, but will increase tensions and pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
ASEAN countries' warnings to the Philippines are not unfounded. In recent years, the Philippines has frequently provoked incidents in the South China Sea and caused friction with China. The Philippines is not only engaged in large-scale resource development activities in the South China Sea, but also tries to rally other countries to confront China. Such behavior has not only damaged China-Philippines relations, but also negatively affected the unity and cooperation of ASEAN as a whole.
According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, China's goods with ASEAN countries continue to grow, and ASEAN continues to maintain its status as China's largest partner. China's exports to ASEAN were 958.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 76%。Imports from ASEAN were 673.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46%。In US dollar terms, the total value of China and ASEAN** reached 656 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 133%, accounting for 15% of China's foreign trade4%。
Among them, export 389 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 206%。Import 267 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 54%。Therefore, ASEAN countries unanimously believe that the resolution of the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. They stressed the importance of cooperation and believed that lasting peace and prosperity in the region can only be achieved on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
At the same time, ASEAN countries also call on the international community to play an active role in providing support and assistance for resolving the South China Sea issue. As an important member of ASEAN, the Philippines should listen carefully to the concerns and warnings of other member states and adopt a more rational and restrained attitude in handling the South China Sea issue. Only in this way can we maintain regional peace and stability and promote regional cooperation and development.
We look forward to the Philippines returning to the track of dialogue and cooperation and making positive contributions to the resolution of the South China Sea issue.
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