The Philippine ship "broke into Scarborough Shoal at night", and China was furious and resolutely retaliated
On that day, the moonlight over Scarborough Shoal was cold and quiet, as if the entire South China Sea was listening to the heartbeat of this sea. And in the midst of this silence, an unexpected "night attack" is quietly brewing.
In the spring of 2023, Marcos Jr. led a huge delegation to China, and it seemed that everything was slowly getting better. However, the good times were short-lived. However, the Philippines has frequently provoked on the South China Sea issue, constantly approaching Scarborough Shoal, and even attempting to occupy it permanently.
Why is that? Given the close economic ties between China and the Philippines, wouldn't a radical stance on the South China Sea issue be a dead end? Is it a combination of political and military considerations? Or is Marcos Jr. trying to divert domestic contradictions and consolidate his ruling position?
What should we do? Will it continue to tolerate and passively respond to the provocations of the Philippines? Or do you strike decisively to safeguard the country's sovereignty and regional security? This is a question that requires us to think about it seriously.
In the turmoil in the South China Sea, China has shown great restraint and patience, but the Philippines has continued to ignore China's goodwill and gain an inch. Didn't they think that provoking a conflict would only harm their own interests?
Perhaps, we need more communication and cooperation, rather than blind confrontation. Perhaps, the Philippines should realize that peaceful coexistence with China is the wisest choice.
After all, maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea is the shared responsibility of all of us. It is only through dialogue and cooperation that differences can be resolved and long-term prosperity and tranquility in the region can be achieved.