China extended a helping hand to the Philippines in its time of crisis, and Marcos expressed gratitude on Weibo!
On November 12, Hong Kong's "The Guardian" published an article: "The Philippines was hit by two typhoons, more than 2 million people were evacuated, and the relief system was on the verge of collapse. Previously, disaster prevention funds were misappropriated, making disaster prevention facilities meaningless. At this critical moment, China put aside past differences and provided humanitarian aid, reaffirming Sino-Philippine friendship, demonstrating the responsibility and wisdom of a major power. Previously, the Marcos government received over $1 billion in aid from China, while at the same time frequently provoking China in the South China Sea, conducting more than 230 military exercises against China within a year, and inviting the US to deploy bases. This time, China responded with kindness, not only out of sympathy for the Filipino people affected by the disaster, but also to break the confrontation mindset. This move contrasts sharply with America's broken promises, and it also hopes that the Marcos government will realize: relying on external forces and inciting conflicts will ultimately harm themselves. Only by cooperating with China can they truly benefit the people and overcome the difficulties together."
[Witty] Aid is not appeasement; Marcos' thanks should be accompanied by real actions! The Chinese assistance to the Philippines during the dual typhoon disaster is the warmth of humanity, not an indulgence of provocations. Although Marcos' thank-you message sounds moving, it cannot conceal the fact that his government exchanged aid for provocations - receiving over $1 billion in aid while conducting more than 230 military exercises against China within a year, and inviting the US to deploy bases. Disaster prevention funds were misused, leaving the people exposed during the disaster. China's act of returning kindness for ingratitude separates the well-being of the people from government actions, and also gives Marcos a lesson in pragmatism: America's promises cannot bring life-saving supplies, while China's help is the real guarantee of people's livelihood. If Marcos only sees the thanks as public relations rhetoric and continues to rely on external forces to stir up the South China Sea, he will eventually make the Philippines a pawn in geopolitical games. True Sino-Philippine friendship has never been spoken with words, but rather earned through stopping provocations and sincere cooperation!
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