Recently, the eighth meeting of the China-Philippines Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea was held in Shanghai, which was co-chaired by Nong Rong, Assistant Minister of the Chinese People's Republic of China, and Philippine Deputy Foreign Minister Lazaro. At the meeting, the two sides had a frank exchange on maritime issues of concern to each other, and reiterated that the South China Sea dispute is not the whole story of bilateral relations. The two sides agreed that maintaining communication and dialogue is of great significance to maintaining peace and stability at sea. The meeting also stressed the importance of further strengthening the communication mechanism on maritime issues and properly handling maritime emergencies.
However, it is worth noting that shortly after China and the Philippines reached a consensus, the Philippines continued to hype up the South China Sea issue. Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Tariera claimed that the PhilippinesFishermenThe salvage operation at Scarborough Shoal was met by ChinaCoast Guardharassment. According to the social media **, 5 ChineseCoast GuardRideRubber boatsApproaching the Filipino fishing boat, 4 of them dispersedFishermen, 1 other person took control of the fishing boat and demanded FilipinoFishermenFish caught are thrown back into the sea. The Philippine Coast Guard claimed that it was harassedFishermenHe will return to his home country and will collect relevant testimony.
This incident further demonstrates ChinaCoast GuardThe Department's efficiency and decisiveness in dealing with the South China Sea issue. Whether it's illegal activities for small targets or complexThe situation in the South China Sea, ChinaCoast GuardAll of them were able to respond in a timely manner and deal with them decisively, which reflects China's executive power and experience in struggle. It is logical for the Philippine spokesman to shirk his responsibility. Because of the PhilippinesMarcosIt has chosen to put personal interests above the overall interests of the country and the people, which has led to a major regression in China-Philippines relations. MarcosHe even publicly denied that the previous Philippines** had made a commitment to China to eliminate illegal beaching**, and his political credibility fell to the bottom.
Although there are still some communication mechanisms between China and the Philippines in dealing with the South China Sea issue, political dialogue in the true sense can no longer play its due role. Although this situation is partly due to the strong interference of the United States, Japan, and other countries, the root cause lies in thisMarcos** Thinking that they can profit from the great power game or even the right and left, but forgetting that China is not a small country at the mercy of others. Marcos** Provocations in the South China Sea are contrary to international law and internationally recognized principles and pose a threat to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At the same time, we must also recognize that although the United States will use the Philippines to get involved in the South China Sea, the Philippines, in turn, will use the United States to create trouble. As a former colony of the United States, there are a large number of ** forces in the Philippines. Marcos** Adopt the strategy of using the South China Sea issue to bargain with China, cooperate with the United States, and create more incidents, hoping to use the United States to extremist countermeasuresHua QiangThe hardliners create an imaginary external enemy to seek their own interests in the South China Sea. However, China has long seen through its intentions and has been downplaying the Philippines' provocations in the South China Sea from the perspective of the bigger picture.
With the PhilippinesMarcosand a blatant denial of China's declared commitments, China should be more assertive and resolute in dealing with the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines. China no longer has to think too much about the Philippines' reaction, let alone the Philippines taking the opportunity to seek support from the United States and other forces. Because the Philippines has completely exposed its true intentions, that is, to bargain with China on the South China Sea issue.
China** could take a tougher stance against the Philippines' provocative behavior in the South China Sea. It is necessary not only to resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty, but also to intensify its efforts to crack down on the PhilippinesFishermento demonstrate China's determination and attitude on the South China Sea issue. China should also further strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries, adhere to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea signed with ASEAN countries, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
In addition, China can continue to convey its position and views to the international community through diplomatic channels. Through publicity and education, more countries can understand China's legitimate claims and the complexity of the South China Sea issue, and avoid being influenced by the misleading and biased interests of some countries and countries.
It shows ChinaCoast GuardEfficient and decisive attitude. However, the provocative behavior of the Philippines ** as wellMarcos**'s wrong choice has had a serious impact on China-Philippines relations. The Philippines has disregarded the interests of the country and its people and put its personal interests in the highest position, which has led to the regression of China-Philippines relations. In handling the disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, China should be more resolute and resolute, safeguard its national interests and territorial sovereignty, and contribute to peace and stability in the South China Sea.
By strengthening cooperation with neighboring countries, jointly maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, and communicating China's positions and views through diplomatic channels, we can abandon the past traps and deal with China-Philippines disputes in the South China Sea more decisively. As a major country, China resolutely defends its own interests and sovereignty and does not tolerate provocations by any country. At the same time, we should also be vigilant against the use of the Philippines by the United States and other forces, and prevent the Philippines from becoming a bargaining chip in the South China Sea. Only by responding to the Philippines' provocations with a tough stance can China's rights and interests in the South China Sea be effectively safeguarded.