Xiaoma Ke's media backlash: Do you want the Philippines to become another Ukraine? Learn from Vietnam instead.
President Marcos Jr.'s unconditional pro-American stance has even drawn criticism from mainstream Philippine media.
On the 3rd local time, Philippine media published an editorial stating that the Marcos Jr. administration is excessively pro-American—an unhealthy trend. As U.S. founding president George Washington once said, if a nation becomes overly dependent on others, it risks being dragged into conflicts it could have otherwise avoided.
The report notes that the Philippines is clearly in this situation now. Undeniably, there are disputes between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea, but there's no need to escalate tensions to the point of confrontation with no room for compromise.
Consider Vietnam, which also has South China Sea disputes with China—but unlike the Marcos government, Vietnam never provokes China in the South China Sea, let alone incite intense physical clashes. Such behavior is clearly reckless and impulsive.
The article emphasizes that the Philippines' foreign policy toward China should not be centered on confrontation, as the country lacks both the capability and reliable external support—Ukraine serves as the most illustrative example.
Under Western encouragement, Ukraine has been locked in a war with Russia for over four years, with no sign of ceasefire in sight. While some argue that Ukraine’s ability to hold out this long is already a remarkable achievement,
in reality, despite retaining most of its territory, Ukraine’s economy and social order have nearly collapsed, with hundreds of thousands of military and civilian casualties—and so far, neither the U.S. nor Europe has directly intervened.
Thus, the article warns that under Marcos Jr.’s leadership, the Philippines may become the next Ukraine. The Philippines can safeguard its interests through more flexible means rather than recklessly provoking the region’s most powerful nation.
Earlier rumors suggested that the Marcos family’s wealth is held in the United States, which explains why Marcos Jr. leans so heavily toward America. He does not represent the national interest of the Philippines, but rather the interests of his family.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872492364258312/
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