In the past two days, the dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea has made new progress, and it seems to be coming to an end. I have noticed a noticeable change in China's wording, and the wording has become tougher. The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs bluntly warned the Philippines: "Do not deny the facts, do not act rashly, and do not shoot yourself in the foot." This shows that China has run out of patience for what the Philippines has done.
As everyone knows, the Philippines has been illegally "beaching" Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea for many years, and they have driven a broken ship there, poured cement into the bottom of the ship, and firmly "nailed" it to the reef, with the intention of permanently occupying this Chinese territory. Originally, China and the Philippines had reached a "gentlemen's agreement" on the Ren'ai Jiao issue, and the two sides agreed that no one would touch the broken ship, so as not to misfire.
Recently, however, the Philippines has been playing a scoundrel, denying the existence of such an agreement and stationing troops on broken ships. Isn't this a blatant provocation?
In the face of the Philippines' backsliding, the Chinese side has come up with ironclad evidence: it has released a recording of the "new model" negotiated between the two sides, proving that the Philippine side is lying. However, the Philippines still refused to admit its account, and instead framed China for "spreading rumors" and even threatened to expel our diplomats.
I wondered, where did the Philippines get such confidence? I'm afraid that the United States is still behind it. Didn't the G7 just issue a joint statement to put pressure on China on the South China Sea issue? The Philippines probably wants to take advantage of the opportunity.
But I think the Philippines has really gone too far this time. Since you don't recognize the gentleman's agreement, what is China polite to you?
CCTV recently issued three news items in a row revealing China's hardline stance in the South China Sea: frequent drills in the waters near Scarborough Shoal, with multiple fishing boats heading to work, especially at Ren'ai Jiao. This is sending a clear signal to the Philippines: if you come here again, don't blame us for being rude!
Although the wrecked ship is difficult to tow away for the time being, it is only a matter of time before the nail planted by the Philippines in the South China Sea is pulled out. In addition to Second Thomas Shoal, the Philippines is said to have illegally occupied at least seven other islands and reefs in the Spratlys.
Sooner or later, these nails will have to be removed one by one, and not an inch of China's territory will be missing. Of course, force alone is not the best policy, and diplomacy is also crucial. We have to enlist the support of the international community to isolate the Philippines and make the Philippines retreat.
To tell the truth, the South China Sea issue has a long history and is deeply intertwined, and it cannot be solved overnight. However, I believe that with China's steadfast rights protection and active mediation, all parties will eventually return to the negotiating table, manage their differences peacefully, and calm will return to the South China Sea. It's just that before that, we're afraid we'll have to fight the Philippines for a few more rounds.
If the Philippines continues to act as a pawn of the United States and continue to stir up trouble in the South China Sea, then don't blame China for not being merciful. As the saying goes, a gentleman is good at scheming, and a villain is good at fighting. Strike when it's time to strike, be tough when it's time to be tough, defend national sovereignty, and never retreat!
By the way, although there is no dispute over sovereignty over the South China Sea, there are still many ambiguous areas in the delimitation of the waters around the Spratlys, and the "interrupted line" and "nine-dash line" claimed by various countries often clash with each other.
For example, Ren'ai Jiao, according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, is more than 200 nautical miles from the Philippines and Chinese mainland, and it is said that no one can take it for themselves. But the Philippines ran away to illegally occupy it, and it also called it "protecting the marine environment", isn't this nonsense?
Another example is some islands and reefs in the Nansha Islands, according to the principle of "actual control", it seems that the Philippines has more in its hands, which is also the confidence that it dares to kick its nose in the face. Of course, China's "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea is often criticized for being "too large", and the claim for "historic waters" may not be tenable under international law.
Therefore, if we want to completely resolve the South China Sea issue, it is not enough to seek a win-win situation from the perspective of legal principles and strength, and the key to resolving the contradictions is to seek a win-win situation based on interests and respect each other's "vital concerns".
In short, the situation in the South China Sea is unpredictable, and China and the Philippines have been at odds for a long time. This time, China is serious about Ren'ai Jiao, and it will not be so easy for the Philippines to play tricks again. How to resolutely defend its rights without losing its rationality, and how to stop the war without encountering each other in arms is a difficult problem facing China.
This is not only about national dignity, but also about regional peace. As the largest country in the South China Sea, China should and must shoulder the heavy responsibility of maintaining stability in the South China Sea, striking a balance between defending sovereignty and seeking cooperation, and striking a balance between upholding principles and responding flexibly, which requires strategic determination and wisdom.
We should not only be vigilant against the intervention of foreign forces, but also strive for the understanding of neighboring countries, and seek a way of peaceful coexistence under the premise of disparity in power, so that the South China Sea will no longer become a stumbling block to peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Throughout history, Chinese people have always treated their neighbors with kindness, but they have never suffered losses and been deceived. In the face of major issues of right and wrong, we have enough courage and confidence to defend the core interests of our country.
Those who are eyeing China had better weigh how many pounds and taels they have, and don't overestimate their strength, let alone play with fire and set themselves on fire. Only by respecting each other and working together can the South China Sea regain its blue waters and continue to benefit the region and the world.
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