The South China Sea issue has been a matter of great concern, and a recent Philippine Coast Guard operation has attracted attention. The Philippine Coast Guard successfully escorted a ship loaded with daily supplies to Second Thomas Shoal and provided supplies to the Philippines** stranded on the reef, the Philippines** reported. In the course of the operation, the Philippine Coast Guard spotted the Chinese coast guard law enforcement vessel, but it was not intercepted. This has sparked speculation about bilateral consultations between China and the Philippines on the South China Sea issue. However, this does not mean that China has made concessions on the South China Sea issue. In fact, the Philippines has always lacked autonomy in the South China Sea, and its actions are often supported and directed by the United States. The Philippines' South China Sea policy has been consistent with that of the United States, which has sought to contain China's influence in the South China Sea through cooperation with the Philippines. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Philippine Coast Guard sent the replenishment vessel through. In addition, China and the United States have also consulted on the South China Sea, and the two sides may have reached an agreement to jointly regulate the situation in the South China Sea.
This means that the two sides may have reached some consensus on the South China Sea issue, so China has not taken action to stop the Philippine Coast Guard's actions. However, this does not mean that China has made concessions on the South China Sea issue. The resolution of the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties to seek consensus through dialogue and consultation. Unilateral actions by either party will not solve the problem, but may only exacerbate tensions. It is hoped that all parties will be able to resolve disputes through dialogue in accordance with the principles of peace, stability and cooperation, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. In short, the Philippine Coast Guard's endorsement of the ship is not enough to show that China has made concessions on the South China Sea issue. The resolution of the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties to seek consensus through dialogue and consultation. We hope that all parties will work together to maintain regional peace and stability on the basis of the principles of peace, stability and cooperation.
The U.S. interaction with China has no impact on China's claims in the South China Sea Recently, China has had high-level interactions with the United States, but China's attitude towards territorial claims in the South China Sea has not changed in any way, but has become more assertive and tough. This has left some countries, notably the Philippines, worried about how to repair relations with China after they may be abandoned by the United States in the future. The Philippines is a party to the South China Sea dispute and has a territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea. Over the past few years, the Philippines has sought U.S. support over the South China Sea to counter China's assertive posture. However, a series of recent events have shown that the United States is not on the front line for the Philippines. This has forced the Philippines to reconsider its relationship with China and seek other ways to resolve it. China's South China Sea policy has always been very strong, claiming the vast majority of the South China Sea. China's claims to the South China Sea are largely based on historical, geographical, and international law.
China believes that Nanhai Zhudao is China's inherent territory, and this position is widely shared in China. China also stressed that disputes in the South China Sea should be resolved through peaceful dialogue and oppose external interference. At the same time, China has increased its military presence in the South China Sea. China has carried out infrastructure construction and military deployment on islands in the South China Sea, including the construction of military facilities, the construction of runways, and the deployment of missile systems. These actions have raised concerns among neighboring countries that China's military presence could threaten their own security. The problem for the Philippines now, however, is that the United States has not indicated that it will confront China over the South China Sea. The position of the United States** is to maintain freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and to resolve disputes peacefully. While the United States has a defense treaty with the Philippines, the United States has always stressed that the treaty does not apply to disputes in the South China Sea. This has left the Philippines disappointed and uneasy. The Philippines should reconsider its relationship with China and actively seek dialogue and cooperation with China.
Maintaining good relations with its neighbors is in the interests of the Philippines. The Philippines can learn from the experience of other countries in resolving territorial disputes with China, such as Vietnam and China's recent signing of the Framework of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, which aims to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. In addition, the Philippines can also increase its own negotiating power by strengthening cooperation with other neighboring countries. The Philippines has South China Sea disputes with countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia, and can defend its rights and interests through joint actions. At the same time, the Philippines can also strengthen cooperation with other countries other than the United States to reduce its dependence on the United States. In short, China's attitude towards territorial claims in the South China Sea has not changed as a result of high-level interactions with the United States, but has become more assertive and assertive. The Philippines should be concerned about how to repair relations with China after it may be abandoned by the United States in the future. The Philippines should reconsider its relationship with China and seek dialogue and cooperation with China.
The Philippines can learn from the experience of other countries in resolving territorial disputes and strengthen cooperation with other neighboring countries to increase its negotiating power.