Recently,The United States, Japan, and South Korea at an informal meeting on North Korea at the UN Security CouncilClearPosition against the DPRK, sparking a strong reaction from North Korea. The meeting was seen as a microcosm of the current tension on the peninsula.
At the January 18 meeting, the United States, Japan and South Korea deliberately excluded North Korea's participation, which was described as provocative by Russia's permanent representative to the UN. During the meeting, the United States, Japan and South Korea emphasized their concerns about North Korea's ballistic missile test on the 15th, describing it as a threat to regional stability. EspeciallySouth Korea's representative Hwang Jun-ju's remarks were particularly radicalHe argued that the Security Council should focus on North Korea's missile tests and the "threats" they pose.
Hwang's speech seemed to suggest that South Korea is trying to internationalize the North Korean issue and enlist the support of members of the United Nations Security Council to exert more pressure on North Korea. However, considering that China and Russia and other countries have long been aware of the hegemonic behavior of the United States, Japan and South Korea, it seems unlikely that Huang's strategy will succeed. Hwang Junju's tough remarks after the meeting, asking the Security Council to jointly deal with the DPRK, are tantamount toA request was sent to China and Russia for a direct statement of state against the DPRK。But such an approach may only make countries like China and Russia more vigilant.
In contrast to the aggressive statements of the South Korean representative in the UN Security Council, the real actions taken by the DPRK are highlighted. North Korea announced that it was being carried out in the East China Sea"Advanced Underwater Nuclear Weapons System".The test obviously sent a strong signal to the United States, Japan, and South Korea. This statement indicates that the DPRK has an underwater nuclear strike capability.
The actions of the United States, Japan, and South Korea have not relented, but have intensified. In the Security Council meeting immediately following the United States, Japan, and South Korea, theyJoin forces to accuse North Korea of "threatening peace."。In this case, North Korea has made public its underwater nuclear test to further exert military deterrence on the United States, Japan and South Korea.
The strategy of the United States, Japan and South Korea may be to try to push North Korea into a corner in order to achieve the goal of regime change. But this strategy ignores North Korea's strategic focus and military might. Countries such as China and Russia may also provide support to North Korea at a critical time. If the United States, Japan, and South Korea insist on going their own way, they may end up under North Korea's nuclear "surprise."Eat the consequences。This.
China and the Philippines launched a dialogue on the South China Sea issue, and China sent experts at the level of assistant foreign minister to the Philippines for consultations. This was originally seen as a positive sign of de-escalation in the South China Sea. But at this very moment,However, the Philippine state prosecutor said that he would file a lawsuit with the Hague Court of Arbitration, again accusing China of engaging in so-called "destructive fishing" in the South China Sea
China and the Philippines have been shouting across the sea for 10 years, why is the South China Sea dispute difficult to solve? Earlier this month, during a meeting of the China-Philippines Consultative MechanismThe Philippines pledged to "properly manage maritime conflicts and differences" with China. But just days after the joint statement was issued, Philippine prosecutors said they would submit a case to the International Court of Justice for ruling, citing China's "destructive fishing." In contrast, the Philippines' judgment of the two is suffocating.
This is not the first time that the Philippines has ostensibly engaged in dialogue with China, but has privately taken measures that undermine China's rights and interests. For example, in 2016, China and the Philippines also launched dialogue and consultations, but during this periodThe then leader of the Philippines also openly provoked the United States and JapanThe Philippines has the right to take military action against Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
The Philippine state attorney's repetition of China's accusations of "destructive fishing" and his statement that he would file a lawsuit is reminiscent of what the Philippines and Japan concocted in 2013"South China Sea Arbitration".。The Philippines, together with Japanese Shunji Yanai, unilaterally initiated arbitration with the intention of denying China's historic rights in the South China Sea.
However, four of the five judges of the so-called "arbitral tribunal" were privately appointed by Yanai. It can be seen that this ruling was unfair from the beginning. Despite China's steadfast refusal to accept such farcical arbitration, the case is still used by some forces as a tool to deny China's rights in the South China Sea.
Now, the Philippine prosecutor intends to file a lawsuit after once again making groundless accusations against China, and the motive behind this is deeply suspicious. We have reason to suspect that the farce of 2013 is repeated, and the Philippines wants to once again use the "law" to expand the dispute and bring in more foreign forces to intervene in the South China Sea issue.
What is the real purpose of the Philippines in igniting the South China Sea dispute again? According to the analysis of the previous situation, there are two main possibilities:1.Create an excuse for the United States to "outflank" ChinaAccording to public information, in the past few years, the United States has strongly supported the militarization of the Philippines in the South China Sea, providing 5$500 million in military aid. It is possible that the Philippine prosecutor's move was instigated by the United States and intended to create a pretext through legal procedures to pave the way for future US military action to coerce China in the South China Sea. 2.Cover up the Philippines' own sabotageThe Philippines has been in the South China Sea in an endless stream, effectively controlling China's Fiery Cross Reef, Chigua Reef and other islands and reefs, and wreaking havoc on coral reef ecology.
In 2021, data showed that Filipino fishermen used means such as exploding fish every year250,000 square meters of corals were destroyed in the South China Sea. The Philippine accusation against China may be an attempt to divert attention and cover up its own ecological destruction.
From the above analysis, we can draw the following judgments: 1It is extremely absurd for the Philippines to light the fire of the South China Sea dispute again. 2.The Philippine move may have been instigated by the United States to create a pretext for the United States to intervene in the South China Sea. 3.The Philippines may be trying to cover up and divert its attention from the ecological destruction of the South China Sea. 4.China needs to be wary of any traps concocted by the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea.
China needs to be vigilant in defending its rights in the South China SeaResolutely counter any attempt to deny China's sovereignty in the South China Sea。We also hope that the Philippines will put aside its prejudices and engage in sincere dialogue with China so that this issue will not continue to deteriorate. This is the right choice that is truly in line with the overall interests of peace and stability in the South China Sea.