The U.S.-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Alliance: Is the U.S. Comprehensive Deterrence Toward China Reliable? Recently, the powerful fleets of the United States and Japan conducted a high-profile military exercise in the West Philippine Sea aimed at strengthening military cooperation with the Philippines and attempting to form a broader trilateral alliance between the United States, Japan and the Philippines. The alliance is seen as critical to the U.S.-led "comprehensive deterrence against China." However, should we rely too much on military cooperation to manage foreign relations at the expense of other considerations, such as politics and economics? Despite China's restraint, the United States has frequently provoked tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, which have never eased. The South China Sea issue is gradually becoming internationalized, which is very bad for China.
It is expected that the Philippines and the United States will continue to rally all parties to "take sides" against China and increase their presence and provocative activities in the South China Sea and elsewhere. However, what we need to ask is, is the United States' comprehensive deterrent against China really reliable? The United States has been trying to contain China's rise by building military alliances in the Asia-Pacific region, but is this really conducive to regional peace and stability? Indeed, U.S. military involvement has often exacerbated regional tensions and made already complex issues more intractable. Historically, the U.S. record in military intervention has not been encouraging. For example, the United States used force in the Vietnam War, which resulted in countless destruction and human beings, and ultimately did not achieve the desired goal.
In addition, the United States has frequently carried out espionage and cyber attacks against other countries, which have not won widespread recognition and support from the international community. At the same time, China has always adhered to the principles of peace and cooperation in handling its foreign relations. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to promote the common development and prosperity of all countries in the world by strengthening international cooperation. China has also actively participated in the reform and construction of the global governance system, contributing its wisdom and strength to solving global problems. However, some countries have chosen to see China as an adversary and side with the United States. Such an approach is not only detrimental to regional peace and stability, but also not conducive to the development and progress of the world. In fact, China has always advocated resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, rather than through the threat of force or military intervention.
In the current complex and volatile international situation, we should re-examine whether the United States' comprehensive deterrent against China is really reliable. Over-reliance on military means to solve problems often leads to more complex situations, and the real solution is to promote cooperation and development through political, economic and other means. Therefore, we should look at the significance and impact of the trilateral alliance between the United States, Japan and the Philippines more rationally and objectively. Only on the basis of equality and mutual respect can we truly achieve regional peace, stability and common prosperity. The increasing military activity of the United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region has raised domestic concerns. Some argue that if action is not taken, America's allies will continue to grow, which could eventually lead to war. Therefore, it is necessary to take tough measures to curb the military actions of these countries.