Recently, the USS Giffords entered illegallySecond Thomas ReefIn the nearby waters, the move is both a provocation to China's territorial sovereignty and an act of support for the Philippines. The Philippines has recently been trying to further expand the pair under the pretext of repairing a stranded ship**Second Thomas ReefHowever, this attempt has been firmly blocked by China. However, the United States has undoubtedly given its support to the Philippines this timeThe situation in the South China SeaBringing new variables to the table.
In my opinion, there are two clear intentions of the US move. First, enter by dispatching **Second Thomas ReefIn nearby waters, the United States sent a clear signal to the Philippines that it could count on U.S. support to increase pairsSecond Thomas Reefcontrol. This will undoubtedly encourage the Philippines to continue its provocative actions and further destabilize the South China Sea.
Secondly, this move by the United States also shows its support for the Philippines and tries to pass it by giving it to the PhilippinesMilitaryassistance to strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two countries. The Philippines has been looking to the United States to bolster its position in the South China Sea disputes. And the United States broke in this timeSecond Thomas ReefThe maritime area has undoubtedly given substantial support to the Philippines and met the expectations of the Philippines.
However, it is worth noting that the United States is constantly conducting in the South China SeaMilitaryand trying to bring in more allies to participate, which is not only a provocation to China, but also a threat to peace and stability in the South China Sea. The United States, citing the strategic advantage of so-called "joint allies and partners", is actually trying to attract more countries to join the South China Sea dispute and further exacerbate tensions in the South China Sea.
The Littoral Combat Ships sent by the United States were hailed as the United StatesNavyThe "most failed project" in history, but in the South China Sea, it can play its unique advantages. Littoral combat ships have high-speed cruising and stealth capabilities, and are able to adapt to the needs of unfamiliar waters, with a maximum speed of up to 45 knots. Moreover, the Littoral Combat Ship has a modular design, which allows you to switch different types of ** by replacing the "system package".
However, there are also some problems with Littoral Combat Ships. First of all, itsThe system is single and the firepower is weak, which limits its combat capabilities. Second, switching "system packages" takes a lot of time, effort, and money. These problems make Littoral Combat Ships in the United StatesNavyhas been criticized as a failureMilitaryProject.
However, in the South China Sea, littoral combat ships can rely on their high-speed cruising characteristics to establish a speed advantage. Due to its weak firepower, littoral combat ships often choose to evade engagement when encountering medium ** ships. In contrast, ChinaNavySurface shipsAlthough the displacement is larger, speed does not prevail. For example, the maximum speed of the 052 system ship is 32 knots, which is far from catching up with the speed of the littoral combat ship. However, China also has a way of dealing with littoral combat ships. The PLA has already deployed the Type 022 with a higher speedMissilesAlthough the boat has a small tonnage and limited endurance, it can rely on the islands and reefs for combat patrols, and the maximum speed can reach 50 knots.
At the same time,Russian NavyIt also suddenly appeared in the South China Sea, further intensifying the game between China and the United States in the South China Sea. China and RussiaThe cooperation between the two teams has long been a common practice, and they have repeatedly held joint military exercises and routine operations to counter the United States and its alliesMilitaryLet's go. China and RussiaThe two armies are inMilitaryThe high level of mutual trust has been fully demonstrated. This timeRussian Navyaction, withChina and RussiaBeforeMilitaryThe cooperation is unanimous.
ThisRussian NavyThe move can be regarded as an intrusion into the US ** shipSecond Thomas Reefresponse. Russia's accession has undoubtedly increasedThe situation in the South China SeaThe uncertainty also poses new challenges to U.S. actions in the South China Sea. China and RussiaThe joint action of the two countries will have an impact on the United States and its allies in the South China SeaMilitaryDeployment and strategic layout have a certain deterrent effect.
In addition, China has also conducted joint military exercises with ASEAN countries to further promote itMilitaryMutual trust. This shows that China has a wide range of "partners" in the South China Sea and is able to respond to provocative actions from the United States and its allies.
To sum up, the US ** ship broke inSecond Thomas Reefsea and support the Philippines,Russian NavyAppeared in the South China Sea, these two events giveThe situation in the South China SeaBringing new variables to the table. U.S. provocative actions and support for the Philippines have exacerbated tensions in the South China Sea, while Russia's accession has increased uncertainty in the South China Sea. China needs to remain calm, continue to resolve disputes in the South China Sea through diplomatic means, and strengthen communication and coordination with relevant parties to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.