Typhoon disaster in the Philippines! China does not accept moral blackmail! The Western countries are really despicable! The Western countries raised their voices, demanding China to participate in the relief efforts in the Philippines, but then turned the "gun" of the Philippines against China! It seems that this world no longer talks about morality.

According to reports, due to the combined effects of the 6th typhoon "Wipha", the 7th typhoon "Fanapi", the 8th typhoon "Cempaka", and the southwest monsoon weather system, there have been 30 deaths, 7 missing persons, and over 5.29 million people affected in the Philippines, with severe damage to agriculture and infrastructure.

Face with such a disaster, the international community should extend a helping hand and jointly help the Philippines through this difficult time.

The Western countries, at this moment, first raised their voices, demanding China to participate in the relief efforts in the Philippines.

They seem to have forgotten their own responsibilities, instead focusing their attention on China, trying to use so-called "morality" to force China.

But it's ridiculous that these Western countries, while asking China for relief, are secretly doing backdoor actions.

They keep encouraging the Philippines to oppose China on the South China Sea issue.

Under the incitement of these Western countries, the Philippines has repeatedly made acts that violate Sino-Philippine friendship and undermine regional peace and stability.

For example, the Philippine coast guard has repeatedly carried construction materials illegally to the Scarborough Shoal, and deliberately collided with Chinese law enforcement vessels conducting normal rights protection.

This behavior is completely treating China's goodwill as a given, disregarding the friendly relations between China and the Philippines.

The Philippines' actions are really disappointing.

Previously, when the Philippines was hit by a typhoon, China never hesitated to offer help.

In 2011, when the typhoon "Tingting" came, China immediately provided over a million US dollars in relief funds.

In 2013, the typhoon "Haiyan" almost wiped out coastal villages, and China not only sent 20,000 tons of rice and more than 2 million US dollars, but also sent a medical team for epidemic prevention.

In 2021, the typhoon "Rai" swept through the southern part of the Philippines, and China sent money, food, thousands of food packages, and over 4,000 tons of relief supplies.

However, the Philippines, while accepting China's assistance, continued to provoke China on the South China Sea issue under the influence of Western countries, trampling on China's trust.

This time, when the Philippines was hit by another typhoon, China did not quickly extend a helping hand as before, so some people began to question why China had not provided aid yet.

But these people seem to have forgotten that China's aid has never been unconditional. Humanitarian aid is not a political tool and cannot be used arbitrarily.

China is not unwilling to help the victims, but does not want to use aid to encourage the Philippines' betrayal.

China also has its own difficulties. Guangdong and other areas in southern China are also suffering from typhoons. The Chinese government and people are fully committed to dealing with domestic disasters, prioritizing the safety of domestic victims, which is natural.

As for those Western countries, when they demanded China to provide relief, they spoke convincingly, but when the Philippines truly needed them, they did not show the responsibility they should have shown.

They just use the Philippines as a pawn to counterbalance China. Once the Philippines faces real difficulties, these Western countries will not genuinely provide help, but choose to stand aside.

We cannot allow the fact that the Western countries are powerful to make their lives "precious," while the people of other countries can be ignored and treated as pawns in political games.

China will not be forced by so-called "morality." In international affairs, China has always adhered to the spirit of fairness, justice, and humanity, but this spirit is based on mutual respect and sincerity.

If the Philippines wants to get China's help, it should first reflect on its actions, show sincerity, and not continue to act as a puppet of Western countries, doing things that harm Sino-Philippine relations.

 

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