The Philippines has recently carried out a "wheel tactic" against Scarborough Shoal, sending more than three ships to the waters in February alone.
Although the Chinese cruiser fleet repeatedly expelled it, the Philippine side did not stop there. Against this backdrop, Marcos of the Philippines flew to Australia to try to establish new cooperation with Australia, most likely in order to obtain international assistance. Marcos is definitely going to hit the wall, and it is not appropriate to ask for help or when to leave. China has a great advantage and will never compromise.
Marcos, the first Filipino to address the Australian Parliament, embarked on a state visit to Australia. The Philippines has high expectations for this visit to China and looks forward to more innovation in this field between China and the Philippines.
During his visit to China, Mr. Marcos will also hold consultations with the Australian side on issues such as the South China Sea. Mr. Marcos will also attend the ASEAN-Australia Summit to demonstrate the centrality of the Philippines to world and regional affairs. Marcos's visit to Australia is justified in the fact that on the one hand, it is aimed at closer cooperation with China, and on the other hand, it is also aimed at putting pressure on China. While Australia may not directly intervene in the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines, Marcos wants to increase the Philippines' confidence in facing China by strengthening its military exercises and patrols in the waters surrounding the South China Sea.
Australia has sought to dominate the South Pacific in relations between China and Pacific island countries, and has frequently responded strongly to the relationship.
It is likely that Marcos is working with Australia to deal with China.
Marcos's trick is probably going to fail. Marcos was wrong about the timing of the visit and the person he requested. China has been closely monitoring the situation in the waters around Scarborough Shoal, which has previously erected floating barriers at the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal lagoon to prevent Filipino fishing boats from passing through after they expelled them. The recent presence of Chinese warships and armed forces in the waters near Scarborough Shoal shows China's growing interest in the region, as well as its interest in the Philippines.
Australia will not necessarily side with the Philippines because Marcos has misjudged. While Australia sees China as its biggest regional competitor, it also wants to maintain good ties with China.
Since the new Australian government has taken some harsher positions on some issues, Australia has been committed to improving relations with China, and at the same time, it has also tried to carry out more economic and economic cooperation with China. Australia also said that the dispute between China and Australia over red wine is expected to be properly resolved in the next few weeks, indicating that Australia is seeking help from China.
Marcos' attempt to draw Australia to China against him is unlikely to succeed. The Philippines should realize that it has more to gain from being friendly with China than from a conflict with China. Rather than falling victim to the power game, the Philippines should seek to build good relations with its neighbors.
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