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| Tensions are rising between the United States and China |
Rising tensions between the United States and China in recent years have made it harder for Asia-Pacific nations to strike a balance between the two major powers. They rely on one for economy and the other for security.
US President Joe Biden's recent visit to Asia, the establishment of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), the four-party Security Dialogue (Quad) summit and the US-ASEAN special summit in Beijing in the region.
Reflects Washington's efforts to counter the influence, while China seeks closer ties with the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and the Pacific island nations at the same time as a response.
New leaderships in Australia, South Korea and the Philippines are adding to the uncertainty and making the current geopolitical situation more dynamic and complex.
Beijing sought to give the impression that it was listening to regional countries' concerns about a "one-sided" environment, but also highlighted the benefits of trade co-operation.
He said that US coercion would not only harm these countries economically but also the peace and stability of the region.
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| China reiterates its readiness to continue its efforts to resolve differences "through dialogue" |
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), one of the key outcomes of Biden's visit to Asia, was aimed at isolating China, deliberately isolating it economically.
An attempt to break its technical blockade and industrial chain.
Wang accused the United States of "conspiring" to force regional countries to side with China and the United States through economic means, as well as to "create an Asia-Pacific version of NATO and create a new tension in the Asia-Pacific region." "All these US efforts will fail," he said.
The Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper, the People's Daily, commented on May 27 that China and the United States could have a "common circle of friends" and noted the desire of ASEAN countries not to become parties to the two powers.
The Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong also expressed his desire for cooperation between the two great powers of the Asia-Pacific countries.
He warned that it would not be right to force Asian countries to join the pro-China or pro-US camp.
The official nationalist newspaper Global Times also highlighted the divisions among the countries participating in the IPEF, pointing out that South Korea, India and Singapore were reluctant to join the framework because they were "against China". Did not want to see.
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| The Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanis |
New leadership in Australia, South Korea, Philippines
Of the 13 founding members of the IPEF, Australia, South Korea and the Philippines all witnessed simultaneous changes of leadership, creating a new level of uncertainty in their relations with China.
The Global Times editorial hopes that Ethoni al-Banis can restore "reasonableness" to China after defeating his staunch opponent, Scott Morrison, in the May 21 election.
But after attending the Quad Summit in Tokyo on May 24, Albany turned against Akhbar for "not stepping out of the shadow of its predecessor."
Chinese media have high expectations of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yul, who was sworn in on May 10.
Global Times praised the Yoon administration for excluding the US anti-missile defense system Thad from its key policy and expressed confidence that it would handle relations with China in an "easy and positive way".
However, by joining the IPEF, Seoul seems to be moving away from Beijing toward Washington, proposing a "supply chain alliance" to end its dependence on imports from China, and the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Issuing a joint statement with the United States to highlight this is tantamount to embarrassing Beijing.
South Korea's new president, Yoon Seok-yul, was sworn in on May 10
On May 20, Xing Heming, China's ambassador to South Korea, criticized China's attempts to de-industrialize and supply, saying it was "definitely against the law, market principles and interests."
On May 26, they again spoke out against the joint statement, urging Seoul to adhere to the "one-China rule".
Chinese media hailed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s victory in the May 9 Philippine presidential race as a "good sign" for bilateral relations.
State-affiliated nationalist news commentary site Guancha echoed Marcos' remarks, in which he expressed hope that "bilateral relations will reach a new high."
However, on May 26, he vowed to uphold the 2016 international ruling on the disputed South China Sea, warning that "we will not allow a single millimeter of our maritime rights to be violated."
There has been no strong reaction from Beijing to his statement, but China has reiterated its readiness to continue its efforts to resolve differences "through dialogue".
Guancha called Marcos' remarks "the harshest ever on China," but also stressed that the Philippines could not interfere with China.
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| Biden visits South Korea and Japan |
China's Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) countries Pacific Islands strategy
As Biden visited South Korea and Japan, Beijing held a meeting with Burke and called for the bloc to be extended to other emerging economies.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has already expressed interest in joining, and Indonesia is another potential candidate.
Chinese experts called on Burkina Faso to further strengthen trade ties and speed up the settlement of the national currency to reduce its reliance on the US dollar.
Wang Yi's visit to the Pacific island nations from May 26 to June 4 has been hailed by Chinese media as a response to the "containment campaign" launched by the United States and Australia.
Global Times quoted analysts as saying that the United States is trying to control China through its "Indo-Pacific strategy" but now China's presence is visible on other islands and this proves that the United States 'S containment strategy is not working.
Despite a pre-arranged security co-operation agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, which was strongly opposed by the United States and Australia, foreign media reported that China and the Pacific Islands had agreed to a May 30 meeting of foreign ministers.
Later, they failed to reach a consensus on a regional agreement.
Wang urged the participants not to "worry too much" about China's goals in the region, as the joint development of China and developing countries would make the world more just, harmonious and stable.
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