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Text: Xu Xu.
Edited by Xu Xu.
Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about a hot topic recently – the South China Sea dispute. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been making a lot of moves lately, trying to co-opt foreign aid in the South China Sea and forge an international coalition to counter China. He even extended an olive branch and invited Qatari leaders from as far away as the Middle East to visit. This trick seems clever, but it is actually clumsy. Why? Because Qatar didn't take the bait. They came, signed a cooperation agreement, but cleverly bypassed the South China Sea issue, which undoubtedly drew a big question mark for Marcos Jr.
Qatar's response was not just a polite response to a state visit, but a deep-seated diplomatic strategy. China, on the other hand, has been calm and calm in this series of diplomatic games, with a firm stance and a flexible response. As we analyze this complex chess game, it is worth pondering how China's prudent foreign policy has earned respect on the international stage, and the profound lessons we can learn from this.
While Marcos Jr. was busy rallying foreign aid in the South China Sea, the Qatari leader's visit underscored a very different signal. As a heavyweight player in the Middle East, Qatar's silence has actually sent a strong signal to the international community: they are not enemies of China on the South China Sea issue. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Marcos Jr. His foreign aid strategy does not seem to have worked, and such an outcome will undoubtedly change the international community's perception of the South China Sea dispute.
Why did Qatar choose to remain silent, and why did Marcos Jr.'s foreign aid strategy fail? The reasons behind these questions are complex and multidimensional. Qatar may have chosen to remain neutral on the South China Sea issue out of consideration for its own national interests. Marcos Jr.'s strategy failed to work as expected, perhaps because he underestimated Qatar's thoughtfulness about China's position on the South China Sea dispute. So, how did the interaction between the two countries on the South China Sea issue come to this point?
Qatar's leader visited the Philippines and the two sides signed nine cooperation agreements, but these agreements have nothing to do with the South China Sea. This has already explained Qatar's position. On two fronts, Qatar's silence on the South China Sea issue is in its national interest. First, Qatar has no direct interest in the South China Sea dispute, and as a small country, it does not want to get involved in the geopolitical game between China and the United States. Second, Qatar's close economic ties with China, both in energy exports and cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, require Qatar to be cautious in its relationship with China.
Qatar's decision is based on the protection of its own economic interests and a prudent consideration of the international geopolitical situation. China, on its part, has adopted a multi-faceted and multi-layered diplomatic strategy in handling the South China Sea issue. Not only has it conducted in-depth dialogue with ASEAN countries, emphasizing cooperation and win-win results, but it has also demonstrated a clear attitude towards provocative acts on the international stage, a strategy that has been well recognized by the international community.
Historically, there have been many similar regional disputes, but successful solutions have often been through peace negotiations and multilateral cooperation, rather than unilateral actions or the involvement of extraterritorial forces. By comparing history, we can clearly see that the current approach of the Philippines is not conducive to the long-term resolution of the dispute.
Looking ahead, the resolution of the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties. China will continue to play an important role in this process, while the Philippines and other ASEAN countries should also uphold the goal of common development and avoid being exploited by foreign forces.
This incident has caused a heated discussion on the Internet. Some netizens think that Qatar's approach is wise, and some netizens think that Marcos Jr. should re-examine his diplomatic strategy. Some netizens believe that this incident once again proves the effectiveness of China's steady diplomacy.
Overall, the Qatari leader's visit to the Philippines reflects the respect of the international community for China's solid stance on the South China Sea issue. This series of diplomatic moves is not only a microcosm of the current international situation, but also an expectation for future regional stability. What we need to think about is how to achieve long-term stability and common development in the region through peace and cooperation. What are the profound lessons that this event has left us?