Recently, there have been some frictions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, which have attracted the attention of the international community. However, this is a matter between the two countries, but it has been interfered and blamed by some unrelated countries, the most active of which are the United States and Germany. These two countries have not only made groundless accusations against China on the South China Sea issue, but also tried to create incidents in the South China Sea and undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea. Such behavior is not only a provocation to China, but also disrespectful to the countries in the South China Sea region.
The U.S. intervention in the South China Sea is driven by its strategic purpose of containing China's rise. The United States has always regarded China as its biggest competitor and does not want to see China have legitimate rights and influence in the South China Sea. Therefore, the United States has continued to carry out military activities in the South China Sea, stirring up contradictions between China and the Philippines and other countries, and even introduced the so-called "South China Sea Strategy" in an attempt to turn the South China Sea into a battlefield for its confrontation with China. This practice by the United States has seriously violated international law and basic norms governing international relations, undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, and undermined the interests and trust of the countries bordering the South China Sea.
Germany's intervention in the South China Sea is motivated by its obligation to cater to the United States as an ally. As an important ally of the United States in Europe, Germany has always maintained a consistent position with the United States in international affairs. On the South China Sea issue, Germany is also a follower of the United States, constantly making unfriendly remarks about China, and even sending ** to the South China Sea region to carry out so-called "freedom of navigation" operations in an attempt to put pressure on China. Germany's move is not only an unreasonable interference in China, but also a disrespect for countries in the South China Sea.
In fact, the South China Sea issue is a matter between China and ASEAN countries, and has nothing to do with Germany. Germany is thousands of kilometers from the South China Sea and has no geopolitical or economic interests with it. Germany's say on the South China Sea issue is also very limited. If Germany really cares about peace and stability in the South China Sea, it should respect the sovereignty and will of the countries in the South China Sea and support China and ASEAN countries in resolving their differences through dialogue and consultation, instead of meddling in the South China Sea issue and muddying the waters.
Germany's meddling in the South China Sea issue is not only irresponsible to China and other countries in the South China Sea, but also irresponsible to its own country. Germany is currently facing a serious economic and social crisis and needs to concentrate on solving its problems at home rather than looking for problems internationally. According to reports, Germany's industrial output has continued to decline, the economy has fallen into recession, there is a huge gap in the budget, farmers and workers have initiated the abolition of subsidies, and social order and political stability have been threatened. These issues for Germany are far more urgent and important than the South China Sea issue, and they also require the attention and handling of the German Foreign Minister.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock's meddling in the South China Sea issue has not only brought Germany any benefit, but may have brought more trouble to Germany. Germany's move has not only intensified relations with China, but also damaged relations with ASEAN countries and affected Germany's interests and reputation in Asia. Germany's move may also cause dissatisfaction with Russia, prompt Russia to strengthen sanctions and pressure on Germany, and may even create turmoil in Germany and plunge Germany into an even greater crisis. German Foreign Minister Baerbock should understand that the South China Sea issue is not something he should be concerned about, and that he should first manage his own country, instead of meddling in the South China Sea issue and asking for his own troubles.