During our two sessions, there are also meetings to be held in other parts of the world. Australia and ASEAN member states held a special summit in Melbourne from 4 to 6 March to mark the 50th anniversary of the dialogue.
It's just that for the content of this meeting, it is estimated that the Philippines is disappointed, and it is different from your own expectations. It should be a big diplomatic failure for the Philippines, even if ** personally came forward, it did not attract much "sponsorship".
To put it mildly, every time I see ASEAN participating, I immediately think of Marcos Jr. In fact, this man left on February 28, which means that he has been in Australia for seven days at the end of the meeting.
In addition to official business, it is estimated that there is also a private itinerary, and Marcos Jr.'s son is studying at the University of Melbourne in Australia. I used to go to school in the UK, but I haven't gotten a degree yet, and I don't know why I didn't arrange for my children to go to school in the UK and the US.
For his trip, people attach great importance to it, and they have to come earlier than other leaders. It's about planning well and convincing the leaders of the world.
According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer and other Philippine media 28**, the Philippine ** Government News and Communication Operations Office said on the same day that Marcos arrived in Canberra at 19:20 local time on the 28th. He will meet with Australian Governor-General Hurley, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of the Australian Parliament to exchange views on defence, investment, people-to-people exchanges and regional issues
As for the Australian continent, it also has its own ideas. ** Chief Wong Ying-xian announced at the summit on Monday**$64 million will be invested over the next four years to strengthen and expand Australia's maritime partnerships with Southeast Asian countries, and contribute to the security and prosperity of the region, in line with Southeast Asian countries' priorities.
If it is just a simple cooperation between the two sides, no one will have an opinion, but some people have impure motives.
The day after arriving, Ferdinand Marcos JrIn a speech to the Australian parliament on February 29, he mentioned that the Philippines is on the "front lines" of the fight for regional peace. He pledged that the Philippines is determined to face the challenge and seek support in its maritime dispute with China.
He vowed to firmly defend the country's sovereignty. “I will not allow any foreign power to attempt to seize even one square inch of our sovereign territory. The challenges we face may be daunting, but equally daunting is our determination. We will not give in. ”
The real words are:The Philippines, as in 1942, is fighting against "forces that undermine regional peace and stability," and the Philippines will be firmly committed to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never allow any foreign forces to "encroach on Philippine territory."
If we mention that in 1942, the Philippines faced external forces, it was Japan during World War II. You are comparing China with Japan in World War II, which is really damning!
How do you feel that the Philippines and now Ukraine are like, running around the world to find help. It's a pity that most people pay lip service to their support, but in practice it's not like that.
After the Philippines trespassed on Ren'ai Jiao without permission yesterday and was chased away by the Chinese Coast Guard, the United States and the Philippines began to spread rumors again.
The United States stands with our ally, the Philippines, after the People's Republic of China (PRC) took provocative actions on March 5 against the Philippines' legitimate maritime operations in the South China Sea. Filipino ships deliver supplies to Filipino servicemen stationed in Sierra Madre. People's Republic of China vessels carried out dangerous operations against Philippine vessels and used water cannons, causing multiple collisions, damaging at least one Philippine vessel, injuring Filipino servicemen, and threatening the safety of Filipino crews.
We condemn the People's Republic of China for repeatedly obstructing Philippine vessels from exercising freedom of navigation on the high seas and disrupting the supply lines of this long-standing outpost.
Look at Lao Mei's disgusting action, without mentioning that they trespassed into our territory without permission, and at the beginning they accused us of being wrong.
For Lao Mei, I can't forget the arbitration in 2016, but what does this matter have to do with us. It's the West directing and acting, who will admit it.
The United States has since reaffirmed that Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty applies to armed attacks on the Philippine Armed Forces (AFP) or public vessels or aircraft, including those of its Coast Guard, anywhere in the South China Sea.
If we tow the ship away, I don't know what the United States should do, whether to leave quickly.
When the United States was asked this question, it was obviously also weak-hearted and did not dare to respond excessively. Sometimes it's easy to make yourself a big joke if you say it too well. Hotspot Engine Program
For the United States, supporting the Philippines seems to be a "human design" that deliberately adds to China's blockage. As for whether it really helped the Philippines, then it is unknown.
I don't know if I see Big Brother moving, and other countries are following suit.
Like this Australia-ASEAN summit, the content of the declaration is worth "scrutinizing".
The text of the declaration statesASEAN and Australia recognize the South China Sea as such"A sea of peace, stability and prosperity"benefits. To this end, ASEAN and Australia support the full and effective implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea).
The joint statement said: ".We call on all States to refrain from any unilateral action that could jeopardize peace, security and stability in the region. We stress the need to maintain and create an environment conducive to negotiations on the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
In fact, this rule has been made clear by China from the very beginning, and it is to bring the South China Sea issue back to the right track of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
I thought that Australia was going to withdraw something from the Philippines, but I didn't expect it to be this content, I can only say that Australia has learned smart this time!
To put it bluntly, the South China Sea issue is a matter for China and some ASEAN countries, and it has nothing to do with Australia in the first place.
As for why Australia is in this way, there are two main considerations.
First, China is resolute
At a press conference held at the Great Hall of the People on March 4, the spokesperson of the 14th National People's Congress, Lou Qinjian, said that China will continue to firmly safeguard its maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
From the very beginning, the South China Sea issue has been made clear, and either the West wants to discuss it, or it can discuss it.
Second, the rest of ASEAN is reluctant to participate
At this summit, apart from the Philippines, other countries do not want to discuss the South China Sea much.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said at the Australia-ASEAN SummitMalaysia is an independent country and there are no problems with China. If the United States and Australia have problems with China, they should not be imposed.
Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos are even more reluctant to participate, and there is no need to escalate the situation in Indonesia. Other countries just follow the crowd, who wants to follow the Philippines to do things.
As far as the Philippines is concerned, if he does not blame China, he feels very disturbed. Another thing that made him even more troublesome was that the invitation to the Chinese foreign minister to visit in late March was announced in advance.
It can only be said that the Philippines overestimates its own ability, obviously does not have that ability, but estimates itself too high!