The phrase “strength is not worthy of ambition” is very suitable to describe the Philippines. As a small country, it is constantly thinking about how to poach China, and even does not hesitate to become a knife for external forces to constantly stimulate China’s nerves. Not long ago, the Philippines took a very dangerous step on Thitu Island. In order to better monitor Chinese ships near this area, the Philippines has established a coast guard station on Thitu Island equipped with “advanced systems”. It is expected that It will be officially put into use in early 2024. Just when the Philippines was complacent and thought it could take advantage of China, the Philippines was surprised to find that China had quietly done something big. Recently, the Philippines stated that the number of Chinese ships operating in the waters near Oxbow Reef is increasing at an alarming rate. In early November, 111 Chinese ships were discovered. A month later, this number Over 135.
Of course, the Philippines did not forget to hype it up, calling these Chinese fishing boats “maritime militia ships” and even said that this behavior was “illegal” as its owner. From the exaggerated words, you can feel the Philippines’ surprise. After all, quantitative suppression is no joke. What makes the Philippines even more uncomfortable is that this is not an official action of China. If China takes serious measures, it must not “scare them off” chin”. Regarding the unfounded accusations from the Philippines, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has long responded. The Nansha Islands originally belong to China, and there is no need to make a fuss when Chinese ships appear on Chinese territory. Thitu Island is Chinese territory, but it has been occupied by the Philippines for many years. Now the Philippines continues to hype the South China Sea issue, which shows that its ambitions are growing. As for the purpose of doing so, it wants to use this to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea. So as to seize Chinese territory.
However, sovereignty is a red line issue that cannot be compromised. The Philippines has repeatedly provoked China’s bottom line. In order to safeguard its own rights and interests, it would be strange for China not to take action on the Philippines. Some people may think that the situation in the South China Sea is in the hands of the United States and the Philippines. After all, every time there is news about the South China Sea, it is the Philippines provoking China on a certain island and reef, and the United States and its allies have moved aircraft carriers and warships into it. South China Sea. But the situation in the South China Sea does not mean whoever hypes it up will have the upper hand. In the final analysis, the South China Sea issue is a matter for the countries surrounding the South China Sea to resolve. As an extraterritorial force, the United States is always limited in where it can intervene. During this period, China has strengthened its ties with many countries in the South China Sea and stabilized the situation in the South China Sea. For example, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Vietnam not long ago. Vietnam’s warm hospitality provided a boost to the stability of the situation in the South China Sea.
Apart from the Philippines, the United States can no longer find another “cannon fodder” in the South China Sea. As long as most countries surrounding the South China Sea want the situation in the South China Sea to be stable, the United States will not be able to cause trouble in the South China Sea. So facts have proven that China is taking the right path. Although China does not have the hype of the United States, it still has everything it needs to do, and it has firmly grasped the initiative in the South China Sea situation. Not to mention There won’t be any problems at all, at least the overall situation is stable. As for the Philippines, which is willing to be cannon fodder, it is only a matter of time before it suffers the consequences. (Palin)
Source : 163.com