According to information published by the Philippine side, their operation was premeditated and aimed at carrying out the so-called "Christmas Caravan in the West African Sea". However, before the Philippines came to Ren'ai Jiao, the Chinese Navy giant ship 052D Changsha had blocked their way. The planned Philippine ship, the Captain Felix Oka maritime training vessel, was carrying more than 140 so-called Filipino "civilian volunteers" and was preparing to enter the South China Sea in coordination with the Coast Guard. However, in the face of China's naval power, the Philippine side has lost the courage to move on.
The Changsha ship, which blocked the way to the Philippines, is one of the main ships of the Chinese Navy, belonging to the Type 052D Aegis ship, with a full load displacement of 7,000 tons. The giant ship is equipped with a domestically produced H PJ-38 130mm single-barreled naval gun and 64 vertical launch units, as well as a Type 346A active phased array radar, which can launch Haihongqi-9, YJ-18, Yu-8 and other missiles. Neither the Philippines nor any country in Southeast Asia can compete with the Changsha ship.
Long before the Philippine action plan was made public, China had prepared various measures to deal with it. Previous satellites** showed that China docked a number of ** ships at Mischief Reef, including Type 052C and Type 052D destroyers, Type 072 landing ships, Type 053H3 frigates, Type 022 missile boats, Type 056A corvettes, etc. This powerful naval formation is more than enough to cope with any provocative actions. Even if the United States intervenes and sends Burke-class destroyers, China is well prepared to respond.
China's determination to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests is unquestionable. In the face of frequent provocations by the Philippines, China has always exercised restraint and does not want the situation in the South China Sea to deteriorate further. However, once the United States intervenes, the situation changes completely. China must set an example by not only properly handling the issue of the nine islands and reefs illegally occupied by the Philippines, including Thitu Island, but also taking action against the shipwreck of the Philippine ship that has illegally run aground on China's Renjiao. China has the strength and the necessary means to respond to any change in the situation.
The Philippines' provocative actions in the South China Sea will not shake China's grip on the overall strategic situation. China has a strong coast guard that is strong enough to respond to provocative actions by the Philippines. Whether it is a conspiracy or a conspiracy, it is futile in the face of absolute power. China still wants stability in the South China Sea, but that would change if the United States intervened personally.
China has always been committed to safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. The provocative actions of the Philippines will not shake China's resolve and strength. China's naval formations, as well as its powerful Changsha ship, are no match for the Philippines and even the entire Southeast Asian country. China has long been ready to respond to the provocative actions of the Philippines, and all intrigues will be in vain in the face of Chinese power. China wants to maintain stability in the South China Sea, but if the United States intervenes, it must set an example and act resolutely to protect its national interests. In the international community, China has maintained an image of restraint and stability, but has enough strength behind it to respond to any provocation. The South China Sea issue has attracted the attention of Southeast Asia and the world, and China, as a country with a strong navy, has attracted much attention for its stance and performance on the South China Sea issue. Whether it is through peaceful negotiations to resolve disputes or respond to provocative actions through severe sanctions, China will continue to firmly defend its sovereignty and interests.