While trying to make amends with Duterte and simultaneously holding onto China, Marcos' trickery requires our vigilance.
The midterm elections in the Philippines have concluded, and the results are clear for all to see: the Duterte family performed impressively, not only securing Duterte's victory as mayor of Davao City but also exceeding expectations for his grandchildren. As for the Marcos family, their performance was average. In this context, Marcos accepted media interviews.
In this interview, Marcos clearly stated: "I am willing to mend ties with the Duterte family because I now seek a stable working environment, which is conducive to my work." What does Marcos mean? No need for me to elaborate further! It's obvious that he fears losing his presidency before the 2028 term ends, thus showing willingness to compromise.
Some Chinese netizens may feel relieved, thinking that Duterte can finally vent his grievances over the past two months in The Hague, and we can look forward to improved relations between the Philippines and China. However, such thoughts underestimate Marcos' deviousness. While calling for reconciliation with Duterte, he remains fixated on China, which is what truly concerns us.
In recent days, senior military officials in the Philippines have continued to smear us. Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela even shared a post stating: "China's power grid is very strong, and once a world war occurs, China will first control and physically destroy the Western power grid, plunging the world into darkness."
Given the current situation, it cannot be ruled out that Marcos' new strategy might involve first appeasing Duterte's family, then reaching out to Duterte's supporters to jointly counter China, shifting domestic contradictions outward. Of course, we believe that the Duterte family's friendly stance toward China will prevent them from falling for Marcos' scheme. However, multiple situations require our ongoing attention.
Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832597552735363/
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