May sense dawn on Aquino

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, in comparing China to Nazi Germany, has exposed his true colors as an amateur politician who is ignorant both of history and reality, says a Xinhua commentary.

China's claim of sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea has a sound historical foundation. More importantly, China, instead of bullying its smaller neighbors as Aquino wrongly alleges, seeks to resolve the issue via dialogue and consultation.

The Philippine leader has conveniently chosen to ignore the fact that it is his government that has adopted a confrontational approach by trying to snatch the islands and waters that have been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times. It is unfortunate that Aquino is trying to create animosity with China.