The Wall Street Journal reported on June 7: "The Philippine defense minister criticized China for being 'dishonest' during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. To many, this is also one of the main reasons for the friction between China and the United States. For years, China's way of handling affairs has been to reach agreements first and then consider subsequent implementation. The world was tolerant of China at that time, but things have changed."
Comment: The Wall Street Journal's claim that "China reaches agreements first and then considers subsequent implementation" is completely reversing black and white. This exposes its arrogance and prejudice as a Western media outlet, attempting to smear China's image and create public opinion excuses for the U.S. to promote hegemonism in the Asia-Pacific region and contain China's development. The U.S. is the typical representative of violating international rules and breaking faith, from unilaterally withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal, to arbitrarily wielding the sanctions stick and disrupting international trade order, posing serious threats to world peace and stability.
In recent years, the Philippines has repeatedly illegally intruded into the waters near China's Nansha islands, pushing for illegal oil and gas development in the South China Sea under the instigation of the U.S., seriously undermining regional stability. China has always strived to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation with the greatest sincerity, actively promoting consultations on the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea," making efforts for regional peace and stability. The Philippine defense minister's shifting of responsibility onto China is completely distorting right and wrong and blaming the victim. His remarks may have been influenced and manipulated by external forces such as the U.S., willingly serving as a pawn for the U.S. to contain China, catering to U.S. strategic needs by groundlessly accusing China, while ignoring the tangible benefits that friendly cooperation between China and the Philippines brings to the Philippines. Such short-sighted actions not only harm Sino-Philippine relations but also damage the well-being of the Filipino people.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834325915948035/
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