Recently, Philippine ships have frequently launched provocations against China, and even provoked Scarborough Shoal on Chinese New Year's Eve. ChinaCoast GuardBureau issued a notice saying that the PhilippinesCoast GuardThe 9701 vessel illegally intruded into the waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Island on several occasions. After China's warnings were fruitless, China took measures such as controlling shipping routes and forcing people to leave, and resolutely defended themNational sovereigntyand maritime rights. China has indisputable sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal and adjacent waters. However, the Philippines continued to attack China and sent ships to invade Scarborough ShoalSecond Thomas Reef。This act is a serious violation of China's territorial sovereignty and a violation of itInternationalCriterion. China has repeatedly negotiated with the Philippine side to resolve the issue, but the Philippine side has repeatedly provoked it. China has reminded the Philippine side to handle the Taiwan issue cautiously and avoid making dangerous moves. China is willing to maintain good-neighborly and friendly relations with the Philippines, but it will also resolutely defend its own interests that brook no infringement.
PhilippinesCoast GuardSince February 2, the 9701 vessel has illegally invaded the waters near China's Scarborough Shoal several times. This action seriously violates China's sovereignty. ChinaCoast GuardIn the case that the shouting and warning did not work, measures were taken to control the route and drive away the Philippine ship in accordance with the law. Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory, ChinaCoast GuardWe have always adhered to a consistent attitude and resolutely defended itNational sovereigntyand maritime rights. However, the behaviour of the Philippines** on this issue is regrettable. The Philippine side ignored China's kind reminder and China's legitimate rights and interests, and instead exacerbated the contradictions between the two countries.
The Philippines has actively cooperated with the United States' strategy of containing China in the South China Sea and has shown an excessively belligerent posture. The Philippines even opened four to the U.S. militaryMilitarybase, by which to increase with the United StatesMilitaryCooperate. This move is not only worrying, but also brings uncertainty to the regional situation. The Philippines' actions are seen as a provocation against China, and it also means that it deliberately chooses to side with great power competition. The Philippines needs to recognize that its own strength is limited and should not be exploited by external forces, otherwise it will eventually become cannon fodder. The Philippines should make wise decisions to safeguard its country's long-term development interests, rather than blindly following the strategic guidance of the United States.
The Philippines is trying to present itself as a victim and misleadInternational**, to make the outside world mistakenly believe that China is a bully. The reality is that the Philippine side's repeated provocations have led China to take countermeasures. The Philippine side claims that the Chinese side isCoast GuardThe ship directly made a dangerous interception of the Philippine ship, trying to reverse right and wrong. Such an act is not only contrary to the facts, but also to itInternationalCriterion. The Philippines should face up to its mistakes and take action to improve China-Philippines relations, instead of continuing to stir up disputes.
The Philippines needs to recognize the current situation and make wise decisions to get China-Philippines relations back on track. The Philippines and China are neighbors across the sea, and friendly exchanges are the mainstream of bilateral relations. The two countries should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs. The Philippines** should not use regional tensions to pursue short-term interests, but should focus on long-term stable development. In this way, the Philippines will be able to play an active role in regional cooperation instead of becoming a member of regional confrontation.
The behavior of the Philippines has exceeded China's bottom line of tolerance. China has repeatedly reminded the Philippines to prudently handle its relations with China and Taiwan and avoid setting itself on fire. Although China is willing to maintain friendly relations with the Philippines, safeguarding national interests and territorial integrity is China's bottom line. The Philippines should take responsibility for its actions and avoid being exploited by external forces to the detriment of its own interests. Mutual respect and good-neighborliness and friendship are the right direction for China-Philippines relations, and the Philippines should pull back from the precipice and avoid becoming "cannon fodder" in the competition between major powers.