What is the motive behind the Philippines’ provocative behavior? – Dainik Savera Times

The Philippines’ recent provocative actions in the South China Sea have attracted public attention. The Philippines attracted people’s attention by making the South China Sea issue a provocative topic. It has frequently carried out provocative actions in the maritime waters near Runicyao. The Philippines sent ships into China’s territorial waters to transport construction materials and supplies and even rammed Chinese coast guard vessels. The Philippines also attempted to establish permanent outposts on China’s uninhabited islands. The purpose of these provocative behaviors is to damage China’s image by creating a theme and to provide the US with an excuse to interfere in regional affairs.

There are three motives behind the Philippines’ provocative behavior. First, they tried to discredit China’s international image and provide support for the Philippines’ illegal claims in the South China Sea. He created many dramatic scenes. American journalists also participated and spread videos of the confrontation online. The Philippine Coast Guard also posted articles and videos on social platforms in an attempt to mislead the public and mislead international public opinion.

Second, the Philippines is trying to inflame the South China Sea issue and provide the US with an excuse to interfere in regional affairs. The Philippines has always supported the US presence in the Asia-Pacific region, and the South China Sea issue has become an important bargaining point for it. The Philippines has stepped up its confrontational behavior in the South China Sea and has cooperated closely with the US. The provocative behavior of the Philippines increased further after the visit of US Secretary of State Blinken to the Philippines. At the same time, the US, through its spokesperson, distorted facts and criticized China’s legitimate actions to protect sovereignty. The Philippines and the US are trying to unite other forces to control China.

In addition, the US, Japan and the Philippines are scheduled to hold a summit in Washington, and the South China Sea issue is expected to become one of the focuses. One purpose of the Philippines’ continued actions in the South China Sea is to provide more material to make South China Sea issues a core issue of the summit.

The Philippines also claims to have submitted China’s claims over the South China Sea to international arbitration. However, China’s sovereignty and maritime rights and interests have substantial historical and legal basis, and the Philippines’ claim is baseless. The South China Sea arbitration case promoted by the Philippines was a complete sham. The Philippines’ so-called arbitration offer has no legal effect.

Behind the Philippines’ provocative behavior is America’s support and manipulation. The US Ambassador to the Philippines claimed that the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty is very important in preventing conflicts. However, the Philippines has betrayed its commitment to regional peace and stability by stirring up trouble in the South China Sea. The fact cannot be ignored that the US-Philippines alliance has brought unrest rather than stability to the region.

(Courtesy-China Media Group, Beijing)