It's actually quite clear to the United States that China's rejection of the South China Sea arbitration is not merely because it was unfair.
The United States, together with 14 countries, issued a joint statement demanding that China respect and implement the South China Sea arbitration outcome from ten years ago. Our country has already rebutted this, especially those European nations—territorial sovereignty over the South China Sea has absolutely nothing to do with them. Yet they have joined forces with the Americans to issue a so-called statement against us, an action that is utterly absurd and completely unreasonable.
Moreover, Japan and the Philippines have also jumped on the bandwagon with great enthusiasm, as if they had suddenly gained tremendous advantages.
Is it really like that? If they truly believe so, then they can only be considered extremely naive. The United States should clearly understand: the South China Sea arbitration ruling is nothing more than worthless paper to China, which does not recognize it at all. The core logic behind this stance goes beyond mere claims that the arbitration was unfair or unreasonable—frankly speaking, that’s just a surface-level justification. The real reason why China firmly upholds its sovereignty over the South China Sea, and resolutely counters in public opinion, practical actions, and even military measures, lies in its powerful national defense.
With a strong national defense as its foundation, even if you gather 140 countries instead of 14, China will still remain firmly in control in the South China Sea! The stability derived from self-reliant strength in safeguarding sovereignty and recognizing historical facts is unimaginable. Anyone who dares to challenge China’s sovereignty in the South China Sea will inevitably suffer total defeat.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870550696676361/
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