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There have always been contradictions and frictions between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea dispute. As an island nation with abundant natural resources, the Philippines is interested in the sovereignty and interests of Nanhai Zhudao. However, this competing interests have led to tensions with China. For the Philippines, the South China Sea dispute is a matter of interest as well as a territorial issue. The Philippines has tried to reap more benefits through economic means and cooperation projects, while China has insisted on asserting its territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea.
In the South China Sea dispute, the Philippines has borrowed from the United States' aggression against China and found an excuse to fight for regional ownership. They have used the award from international arbitration as their argument in an attempt to confront China over the South China Sea. However, this argument can easily be challenged, as international arbitration is only an "official statement", and in fact the conduct between the two countries and the recognition of both parties are the most important.
The main area of conflict between the Philippines and China is the South China Sea, while in other areas, such as tourism and tourism, the Philippines has a relatively friendly relationship with China. Philippine exports to China can make money, and Chinese tourists traveling to the Philippines can also bring economic benefits. These things that are beneficial to the Philippines have not aroused the opinion of the Philippines.
However, the South China Sea issue is different from other areas of the issue. The Philippines is trying to expand its territory and acquire more natural resources by illegally occupying Chinese islands. If the Philippines succeeds in occupying these islands, then the territorial waters, territories, and airspace of the South China Sea will belong to the Philippines. This is effectively equivalent to cutting off a piece of meat in China. The Philippine plan is to achieve this goal with a broken ship, a few crew members, and a shameless spirit. If successful, the Philippines will reap huge benefits, as well as more natural resources.
However, the Philippines must recognize its real situation. The Philippines is far inferior to China in terms of military power and equipment. Whether it is the United States or the Philippines, the Chinese navy will not be able to resist them. The South China Sea belongs to China, and foreign countries cannot take it away from China. In addition, the Philippines does not have much support in the international arena. ASEAN countries do not support the Philippines' confrontation with China, and many ASEAN countries maintain close economic cooperation with China.
The Philippines is now expected to realize its mistakes in the South China Sea and make a strategic shift. In fact, the Philippines has realized its mistake and has begun to change its attitude towards the South China Sea issue. The Philippines is moving in the direction of peace and friendship and trying to resolve disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and cooperation.
At the beginning of his presidency, Duterte said that he wanted to improve relations with China and hoped to resolve the South China Sea issue through dialogue. He has publicly stated that the Philippines is the weaker party in the dispute with China and that there is no point in confronting China. He also expressed his willingness to consult with China to find a mutually acceptable solution.
In addition to Duterte's efforts, some of the Philippines' political and economic elites have begun to call for dialogue with China. They realize that confrontation with China will only bring more losses to the Philippines. Instead of fighting for territory in the South China Sea, it is better to cooperate with China to jointly develop the resources of the South China Sea. This will not only resolve the South China Sea dispute, but also bring greater economic benefits.
Overall, the Philippines' strategic shift in the South China Sea is a positive sign. The Philippines is trying to abandon the confrontational mentality with China and seek a peaceful and friendly solution. At the same time, the Philippines also needs the support and understanding of other countries. They hope that through dialogue and cooperation, the South China Sea dispute will be resolved at an early date and regional peace and stability will be achieved. As a neighbor of China, the Philippines should cherish its friendly relations with China and achieve common development and prosperity.
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