Recently, the Philippines once again denied the so-called "gentlemen's agreement" with China, which once again aroused widespread concern and heated discussions in the international community. The resurgence of this wave of turmoil in the South China Sea involves major issues such as territorial sovereignty, national interests, and international relations, and has touched the heartstrings of countless people.
First, let's look back at this period of South China Sea history. During the previous Philippine administration, it was said that a "gentlemen's agreement" was reached with China to manage the situation at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. However, with the change of government and the arrival of a new leader, the Philippines began to deny the previous agreement, insisting that it would not sign any agreement that would undermine its sovereignty. The firmness and inconsistency of this attitude have caused many questions and controversies.
There are different opinions, and all kinds of speculations and interpretations are coming. Some people believe that the Philippine government's move is to safeguard national interests and territorial sovereignty, and to show a sense of national pride and firmness, while others point out that this may be due to domestic political factors or games with other countries, and do not rule out the interference and influence of external forces.
The South China Sea issue has always been one of the focuses of the international community, involving regional security, peace and stability, and the interests of all countries. As one of the major countries in the South China Sea, China has always advocated resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation and maintaining regional peace and stability. However, the Philippines' frequent provocations and incidents in the waters of the South China Sea and collusion with external forces have not only undermined regional peace and stability, but also seriously disrupted the normal international order.
Against this backdrop, the Chinese side is not to be outdone and has vigorously responded to the provocative actions of the Philippines. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines publicly stated that China has repeatedly informed and negotiated matters related to the "gentlemen's agreement" to the Philippine government's senior officials, but the Philippine side's attitude has always wavered, and even tore up the agreement once and for all. Such behavior not only violates the consensus reached by the two sides, but also poses a serious hidden danger to regional peace and stability.
In the face of the complex situation in the South China Sea, it is the common responsibility of all countries to maintain regional peace and stability. As a responsible major country, China has always advocated settling disputes through dialogue and consultation and resolutely safeguarding regional peace and stability. We hope that the Philippine government will think calmly, resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation, and jointly build harmony and stability in the South China Sea.
In general, the South China Sea issue is not only an important issue for regional security and stability, but also an important issue for international relations. Based on the principles of mutual respect and consultation on an equal footing, all countries should resolve differences through dialogue and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. We believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, the South China Sea issue will eventually be properly resolved and regional peace and stability will be effectively maintained.