Xiaoma Ke Luo became quiet, brought up his father Ma Ke Luo to appeal to China, did your father teach you like this back then?

On September 25, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian bid farewell to Philippine President Marcos.

In the meeting, Marcos no longer continued his previous tough tone but highly evaluated the efforts made by Huang Xilian during his tenure to stabilize Sino-Philippine relations and actively brought up the history of his father, old Ma Ke Luo, who once jointly initiated diplomatic relations with China.

He emphasized that although the South China Sea issue has caused tension in bilateral relations, it should not define the entire relationship.

This statement is significantly more restrained compared to his previous statements of opposing China, showing a very humble attitude.

Old Ma indeed facilitated the thawing of Sino-Philippine relations.

In 1975, Old Ma made a historic decision - to formally establish diplomatic relations with China. He led a delegation to visit China, and his wife Imelda and children, including Xiao Ma Ke Luo and Amy Ma Ke Luo, accompanied him. This was not only a major shift in Philippine diplomacy but also marked a new stage in Sino-Philippine relations.

Old Ma Ke Luo emphasized the One-China Principle, stating that Taiwan is part of China, and signed the "Sino-Philippine Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Communique."

Afterward, Sino-Philippine exchanges gradually expanded in trade, culture, and education fields, laying a political and historical foundation for bilateral relations.

Considering the context of the Cold War at that time, the U.S.-Philippines alliance, Old Ma still needed American support and protection, while China had not yet experienced rapid growth. Indeed, Old Ma took a historic step forward.

It's not that Old Ma aligned himself with China at that time; in fact, he was playing both sides.

However, Xiao Ma's approach is completely different. He tries to please the United States by any means, even if it means offending them.

This time, he brought up his father and said some nice words, but according to Xiao Ma's actions over the past few years, it's hard to take them seriously.

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1844307588106240/

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