The South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines has been in the spotlight. In recent years, the Philippines has repeatedly provoked China in an attempt to strengthen its beach, not only to occupy Ren'ai Jiao, but also to seize the surrounding oil and gas resources. However, the Philippines underestimated China's resoluteness on the territorial issue, as well as China's determination to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. China has always insisted on making no concessions on its core interests in the South China Sea, and this is unwavering. China wants to resolve disputes through peaceful means, but tolerance is not unlimited. China has a variety of means at its disposal to resolve the issue of Second Thomas Shoal, both diplomatically and militarily. The Philippines is backed by the Taiwan Strait in the South China Sea, which is in line with the strategic deployment of the United States, but the United States will not stand for the Philippines. The Philippines mistakenly thinks that relying on the United States can do nothing, but in fact, the United States only sees it as a pawn and does not risk it for it. China's active construction of islands and reefs in the South China Sea and the deployment of Beidou base stations have allowed China to deter those who seek to cause trouble at any time.
The Philippines thinks it can act recklessly with the United States, but they ignore China's strength and determination. China will not be swayed by any external forces, especially on issues involving its core interests. The South China Sea is an important international waterway and resource-rich area, and it is in the interest of all countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. China has always been committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and cooperation with neighboring countries, and hopes to achieve a win-win situation through joint development of resources in the South China Sea. China proposed the establishment of a code of conduct in the South China Sea and signed the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea with ASEAN countries, aiming to maintain regional peace and stability. However, the Philippines' provocative actions have further escalated tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines is trying to gain benefits by illegally occupying Second Thomas Shoal, which violates international law and the principles of regional stability. China has repeatedly made clear its position to the Philippines and resolutely opposes its aggression. The Philippine behavior poses a threat not only to China, but also to peace and stability in the entire region.
The United States behind the Philippines will not stand for it, because the United States pays more attention to its own interests and strategic deployment. The Philippines should recognize that provoking China will only put itself in a more isolated and dangerous situation. On the South China Sea issue, China resolutely defends its rights and interests, and is also committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. China has sufficient strength and means to defend its territorial and maritime rights and interests, and any force that tries to make trouble will face a resolute counterattack from China. In the process of resolving disputes in the South China Sea, China will continue to engage in dialogue and cooperation with neighboring countries to seek peaceful solutions. China hopes to promote regional prosperity and stability through joint development of the resources of the South China Sea. At the same time, China will also take necessary measures to safeguard its territorial and maritime rights and interests and ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea. The South China Sea issue is a complex and sensitive issue that requires the joint efforts of all parties to resolve it.
China will continue to firmly defend its rights and interests, and at the same time call on the Philippines and other countries to respect international law and regional order, resolve disputes through peaceful means, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. If the Philippines provokes China in an all-out way, it will be defeated. China is a neighbor of the Philippines with great power and resources, while the Philippines is only a small country. The Philippines needs to understand that there is no strategic chance of victory in confrontation with China. At the same time, the United States is likely to sit idly by. The United States understands that the contest with China is a difficult battle with no strategic chances of victory. Compared with China, the United States is not strong enough to start a full-scale confrontation with China. Therefore, the United States may not clash with China for the benefit of the Philippines. The Philippines should realize that China is the real neighbor and that the United States is just an extraterritorial troublemaker. It would be wise to work with China to find mutually beneficial solutions. Collusion with the United States against China will only lead to the defeat and isolation of the Philippines.
The Philippines should recognize the reality and maintain friendly relations with China and common development is the best choice.