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Provocations from the Philippine side have reappeared!
On May 5, in the face of China's soul questioning, Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro did not even intend to ask for face, and even publicly issued a statement saying that this was China's vain attempt to divide the Filipino people.
But the merits are only clear in your own heart, but it is a delusional thing for the Philippine side to take advantage of this.
Teodoro claimed that there was no agreement between China and the Philippines
The dispute between China and the Philippines over Ren'ai Jiao has never stopped, and in the face of the mainland's inherent territory, just because it is close to the Philippines, the Philippine side shamelessly wants to take it into its own pocket.
However, in the face of such a situation, the mainland naturally could not accept it, and the two sides launched a series of disputes. In fact, China has always been a peace-loving country.
If the problem can be resolved through peaceful negotiations, then China will definitely choose this way.
Moreover, the Chinese side has already consulted with the Philippine side on the new plan for the "resupply of Ren'ai Jiao Island", which has been confirmed by the Philippine Military Department.
But who would have thought that the Philippine side would choose to go back on its word and openly refuse to admit such a thing after completing the supply.
To this day, the Philippine defense secretary is even able to say such nonsensical words. According to the Philippine Secretary of Defense, during his inauguration, China and the Philippines have had exchanges, but there has never been any agreement.
Another high-ranking Philippine official also acted as a platter, and the Philippine national security adviser backed up Teodoro's words, claiming that they had never reached any understanding on the supply issue between the two sides mentioned by the Chinese side.
As a matter of fact, the Philippines is far more anxious than the mainland on the issue of Second Thomas Shoal. And all these actions also show that this is the case.
The reason is that the Sierra Madre is almost untenable! Very early on, the Philippine side tried to repair the Sierra Madre with additional supplies, in a vain attempt to continue to occupy Second Thomas Shoal.
But obviously, now that the Sierra Madre can't hold on, then the Philippine side will naturally not be able to stand, which is why the Philippine side is in a bit anxious.
Of course, the most critical reason is also the support of the US military!
The key to why the Philippines has been frequently showing such a tough attitude on the Ren'ai Jiao issue in the South China Sea is the presence of US troops.
Perhaps, in the eyes of the Philippines, as long as there is the support of the US military, then China will not dare to act rashly. But it's clear that there's more to it than that.
Can the Philippines' collusion with the U.S. military really bring benefits? In the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, only the Philippines itself became a victim.
And now that the U.S. military is doing its old tricks again, who can imagine that the Philippine side does not have a long memory! Cooperating with the U.S. military is no less than seeking skin with a tiger!
The confrontation between the two superpowers, China and the United States, is not something that other weak and small countries can take advantage of.
In fact, what is even more unexpected is that after Teodoro just responded, he seemed to be afraid that someone under him would accidentally say something, and specifically asked anyone from the Philippine Ministry of Defense not to contact the personnel of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
But even if Teodoro himself wants to be an ostrich, can the Chinese side really let him go? The answer is clearly no!
The state also has a reputation!
Naturally, this kind of consultation and exchange between China and the Philippines has a relevant process recorded. After all, this is all public evidence in the future.
Source: Huanqiu.com 2024-05-06 - "Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China has repeatedly negotiated with the Western Military Region of the Philippines through diplomatic channels to reach a "new model" for the transportation and replenishment of Ren'ai Jiao, and the Philippine side's remarks cannot deny the objective facts"
Strong evidence from the Chinese side
You must know that the country is also a credible existence, and more importantly, it is the face of a country.
If a country shamelessly begins to deny some facts that already exist, then the end result will naturally be ridiculed by the international community.
At present, many people have ridiculed Japan, and the Japanese government has frequently denied the crimes it has committed. This has been recognized in the international community.
And now China has in its hands the evidence that has been negotiated between the two sides.
Since the Chinese spokesman has dared to emphasize the confirmation of the Western Philippine Military Region and the approval of the Philippine military commander many times, it shows that this is a conclusive fact that cannot be changed!
Now the mainland has not released this evidence, and it has always kept some dignity for the Philippine side.
If the Philippine side really refuses to admit it, then China will have no choice but to release this evidence to help the Philippines learn to be decent.
In the face of the former gentlemen's agreement, this is also within the government's tolerance, after all, it is the Duterte government that reached a gentlemen's agreement with China.
As the saying goes, once a son of heaven and a courtier, the same reason! During his administration, the Duterte administration chose a wise decision, which was to get close to China and reach a friendly and cooperative relationship with China.
Although the Duterte administration has never relented on the issue of Second Thomas Shoal, it has never deliberately looked for something to do, which is the so-called gentlemen's agreement.
After the Marcos administration came to power, the current understanding agreement is also quite a new regulation, and it was fully realized on February 2.
It is enough to show that as long as the Philippine side does not mess around, then there is still full possibility of friendly exchanges and communication between China and the Philippines.
It's a pity that now the Philippine side suddenly repents and refuses to admit this kind of thing, which naturally makes the mainland very angry.
Of course, the mainland is also very clear that, according to normal circumstances, how can a small country like the Philippines have the courage to play with China in such a way? Obviously, all this is the handiwork of the United States.
The United States is trying in vain to increase its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, but there is no continent in the Asia-Pacific region with the most influence today.
Therefore, it is clear that South Korea and Japan alone will not be able to curb China's development momentum, let alone weaken China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Under these circumstances, the United States once again chose the Philippines as its proxy because it has a broad base. During World War II, it was the U.S. military that liberated the Philippines.
This makes the Philippine side regard the US military as a hero, so the Philippines is full of respect for the United States, and even the Filipino people are proud to be able to go to the United States.
But in the face of provocations from the US military and the Philippines, will China choose to remain indifferent? The answer, of course, is no!
Source: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Office 2024-05-07 - "Lin Jian: Philippine Remarks Can't Deny the Objective Facts that China and the Philippines Have Reached a "Gentlemen's Agreement", Internal Understanding and "New Model"
China's response!
Chairman Mao once said well, one punch opens, lest a hundred punches come! In the face of such arrogant behavior of the Philippines, it is obvious that relying solely on the mainland's verbal protests cannot play a sufficient deterrent role.
After all, the Philippines, which has the backing of the United States, has long been carried away, and those who don't know still think that the Philippines' military strength is enough to be compared with China.
At the US-Philippine joint military exercise some time ago, the Chinese warships arrived even more punctually than the Philippines.
This kind of behavior is also a warning to the United States and the Philippines that every move is under surveillance, and there should be no action that should not exist.
On top of that, the Chinese coast guard also gave a special lesson to Philippine vessels that tried to lay buoys on Scarborough Shoal.
You must know that China's coast guard ships are not real coast guard ships, they are all converted from retired warships.
The water cannon on board is by no means comparable to that of ordinary coast guard ships, and some Philippine soldiers have complained that the Chinese water cannon has become much more powerful.
After all, it is obviously an unwise decision to help the Philippines find a place, after all, this is the South China Sea and the gate of China.
The actions of the US military are only provoking China, but the situation is under control. The U.S. military can withdraw at any time when it sees that the momentum is not right.
As for the Philippines, which has always been arrogant, the predictable result is still to become the only victim in this Sino-US confrontation!
Facts have proven everything, the mainland is a peace-loving country, never take the initiative to cause trouble, but it is also never afraid of things!
The Philippine side is vainly trying to occupy the territory of the mainland, and this is something that absolutely cannot be allowed to happen! Those who offend my Chinese will be punished even if they are far away!
Just like the saying of the royal family of the Qing Dynasty: Those who lose an inch of land and mountains are not allowed to enter the ancestral spiritual position!
China will never give up every inch of its territory belonging to the mainland! Any country that wants to occupy Chinese territory will also be severely attacked by China, and their plot will eventually be thwarted!
If the Philippines still chooses to go its own way, then next time, I am afraid it will really be the turn of the Chinese Foreign Ministry to speak in person.
And to that point, already represents the attitude of the state! I hope that the Marcos government can turn back and not go all the way to the dark!
Source: Xinhua News Agency 2024-05-06 – Foreign Ministry: Urge the Philippines to keep its promises and stop violating provocations