Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro's voice has been loud lately, and his words are like throwing a pebble on the surface of a calm lake, and the surface of the South China Sea is rippling with layers of ripples.
The minister spoke directly, without beating around the bush, and his tough tone revealed a spirit of not admitting defeat.
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As soon as his words fell, the atmosphere on the other side of the South China Sea became tense, as if even the sea breeze had become sharper.
But on the other hand, Foreign Minister Manalo seemed to be blowing the trumpet of peace, and he extended an olive branch to sit down with his Chinese friends for a good chat.
Manalo said, "Let's not rush to get on the fire, sit down, have a cup of tea, and talk calmly." There was a gentleness in his words, like a spring breeze, which made people feel a little warm.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte: The old man has a long way to go
At this time, 79-year-old former President Rodrigo Duterte stepped forward, like the old oak tree that stood tall in the wind and rain, has weathered countless storms, and is still standing tall.
"If my daughter Sarah is in trouble, I'll be back," he said. This sentence was like dropping a bombshell on the political arena, and the entire Philippine political circle was shaken.
The influence of the Duterte family is like an undercurrent, surging silently under the calm waters, ready to set off stormy waves at any time.
Second Thomas Reef: Shipwreck and Determination
And the wrecked ship on Ren'ai Reef is like a character from an old story, it lies there quietly, witnessing countless ebb and flow.
The ship, which was originally a Philippine warship, has now become a point of controversy.
Its fate, like a microcosm of the situation in the South China Sea, is full of uncertainty.
However, as time passed, the ship's fate seemed to have been sealed, and it would eventually sink to the bottom of the sea and become a part of history.
The Chinese government's attitude towards the South China Sea is like a thunderstorm in summer, menacing but crisp.
They made it clear that they would resolutely oppose any illegal occupation and militarization, and this attitude was like a beacon standing on the seashore, no matter how fierce the wind and waves, always firmly guiding the way.
A call for dialogue and peace
At this time of great uncertainty, dialogue between the Philippines and China is particularly important.
Every drop of water in the South China Sea carries the expectations of the two peoples, and every gust of wind carries a message of peace.
Whether it is Teodoro's toughness or Manalo's moderation, the ultimate goal is for the peace of the seas.
The movements of the Duterte family are like a force to be reckoned with, and perhaps one day in the future, they will bring new colors to the skies of the South China Sea.
Let us hope that the winds in the South China Sea will subside as soon as possible, so that this blue water will once again become a bridge connecting friendship, rather than a chasm of estrangement.
In the days to come, dialogue and peace should be the main theme, and the South China Sea should become a real sea of peace.