China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun blasted unilateralism and military bullying on April 14, claiming such moves have brought “deep disasters” to the globe. He zeroed in on reported U.S. plans to beef up fuel depots and logistics in the Philippines, warning they ramp up confrontation risks and wreck Asia-Pacific stability.
Spare us the lecture.
This is the same regime that floods the South China Sea with its massive coast guard fleet, rams Philippine boats, ignores international tribunal rulings on its fake nine-dash line, and stages near-daily intimidation runs around Taiwan. China talks peace while building artificial islands into military outposts and threatening anyone who sails or flies too close.
America isn’t the bully here. The U.S. and Philippines are strengthening a long-standing alliance under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with modest infrastructure upgrades, joint training, and rotational forces. That’s called deterrence against real aggression, not starting trouble. Free nations have every right to shore up defenses when a communist superpower acts like it owns the Pacific.
Beijing’s real fear? A united front that checks its expansionist dreams. While China pours resources into coercion and gray-zone tactics, the U.S. and allies focus on readiness and regional security. Projection at its finest.
The world sees through it. Strong American leadership, solid partnerships, and unapologetic strength keep bullies in check, not empty Chinese complaints.