The South China Sea issue has been the focus of international attention, and the Philippines recently conducted a so-called "successful resupply" operation, which has sparked widespread discussion. However, the China Coast Guard said it was only a temporary special arrangement and that the supplies were monitored in real time. China's approach is aimed at safeguarding the overall situation and humanitarianism, rather than allowing the Philippines to indulge in its ambitions. During the supply operation, the Philippines only provided some daily necessities, while the Chinese side strictly restricted the construction materials for the repair of the "Sierra Madre". In addition, the packages airdropped by the supply planes were too light to be used to repair a broken ship that was disintegrating. This is evidence of China's careful monitoring of the Philippines' actions to ensure that it does not bring more destabilizing factors to the situation in the South China Sea. However, the Philippine side has hyped up the matter, trying to exaggerate its image and intentions. They exaggerated the resupply operation as a "success" in an attempt to highlight their position and influence in the South China Sea.
However, this is not the case. China's resupply operation has expressed its usual moderate stance and concern about the situation in the South China Sea, but it does not mean that it supports Philippine ambitions. The South China Sea issue involves the interests and sovereignty disputes of many countries, and resolving this issue requires the joint efforts and wisdom of all parties. China has always advocated resolving disputes through dialogue and negotiation to maintain regional peace and stability. China will not tolerate any country's attempts to change the status quo or provoke China through unilateral actions. In addition, China actively participates in international cooperation and is committed to building an open, inclusive, mutually beneficial and win-win South China Sea region. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) aim to promote economic development and connectivity in the South China Sea, and provide more opportunities and space for resolving the South China Sea issue. In short, the China Coast Guard has tightly monitored Philippine resupply operations and limited the scope of supplies.
China's approach is aimed at preserving the big picture and humanitarianism, not supporting the ambitions of the Philippines. The South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation and maintain regional peace and stability. China will continue to actively participate in international cooperation to promote the development and connectivity of the South China Sea. China has exercised restraint in its actions in the South China Sea and has used the opportunity to defend its rights and interests. The squadron has conducted several exercises and training in the South China Sea and deployed defense facilities in the region. With the exception of the United States and the Philippines, few other countries oppose China's actions. The Philippines has even become a pawn of China in the South China Sea, and Biden has also fallen for China's manoeuvres on this issue. However, the South China Sea issue is a very important issue for the entire Asia-Pacific region. The South China Sea is a geopolitically sensitive region, involving not only territorial disputes among countries, but also issues such as resource development, freedom of navigation, and regional stability.
Therefore, the resolution of the South China Sea issue is of great significance to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. There are two reasons for China's restraint in the South China Sea. First of all, as a major country, China must establish a responsible national image and abide by international law and rules. China has made it clear that it will resolve disputes in the South China Sea through peaceful means and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned. This position has been understood and supported by many countries, which has limited China's actions on the South China Sea issue. Second, China's restraint in the South China Sea is also motivated by its own interests. The South China Sea is an important strategic passage and resource area for China, and it is necessary for China to safeguard its rights and interests in the region. By exercising restraint, China can better maximize its own interests by avoiding provoking opposition and interference from more countries. However, despite China's relative restraint, the South China Sea issue has not been effectively resolved.
The Philippines has become a pawn of China in the South China Sea because of its geopolitical considerations and interests. The Philippines pursues its own national interests in the South China Sea and seeks to cooperate with China. However, this cooperation is often based on dependence and concessions on China, which is not a sustainable solution for the Philippines. Similarly, Biden has fallen for China's ploy on the South China Sea issue, mainly because the South China Sea issue involves the geopolitical interests and influence of the United States. The United States has been trying to assert its hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region through military presence and military exercises, but this approach has not been widely supported by other countries. On the contrary, China's proposal to resolve the South China Sea issue through dialogue and cooperation is more in line with the interests of regional countries. In order to effectively resolve the South China Sea issue, all parties should adhere to the principle of resolving disputes through dialogue and cooperation.
In addition to the countries directly concerned, regional countries, international organizations and external powers should all play an active role in jointly promoting the settlement of the South China Sea issue. In addition, the establishment of effective dispute settlement mechanisms and rules is also an important way to resolve the South China Sea issue. Only through multilateral cooperation and joint efforts can peace and stability be achieved in the South China Sea and the common interests of countries in the region be safeguarded. In short, China's restraint in the South China Sea has given China an opportunity to defend its own rights and interests. However, the South China Sea issue is an important issue for the entire Asia-Pacific region and needs to be resolved through dialogue and cooperation. All parties should work together to establish effective dispute settlement mechanisms and rules to achieve peace and stability in the South China Sea and safeguard the common interests of countries in the region.