Is the world supposed to care what China thinks when they blatantly disregard international law with regard to the south China sea (among many other things)?

They’re building and militarizing artificial islands on territory they don’t own, they’re using their “coast guard” to attack Philippine ships in their own territory.

If China wants respect, they need to earn it by being a responsible member of the international community.

With what weapons are the Philippines are being attacked with?