Recently, two small transport vessels and three Philippine Coast Guard vessels trespassed into the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao in China's Spratly Islands, drawing international attention. However, the Philippine provocation has once again hit an "impregnable wall" of China's maritime law enforcement forces and navy.
China's surveillance and vigilance of Second Thomas Shoal has demonstrated its unwavering determination to make it impossible for any provocation to escape the eyes of law enforcement. It is worth noting that it is not the Chinese navy that dominates the monitoring and vigilance of Ren'ai Jiao, but the coast guard force, nicknamed the "second navy".
The relationship between the Navy and the Coast Guard is similar to that between the Army and the Armed Police, but the mission environment shifts from land to sea. Both the Navy and the Coast Guard are responsible for defending territorial waters, but the Navy is more focused on high-intensity tasks, while the Coast Guard mainly performs maritime law enforcement tasks, such as anti-smuggling, fishing protection, etc.
Before the establishment of the China Coast Guard in 2018, there were a number of maritime law enforcement departments in China, including fishery administration and maritime surveillance, resulting in a large number of law enforcement vessels but small tonnage and weak armament. With the establishment of the China Coast Guard and the effective integration of law enforcement resources, China's coast guard force has experienced rapid development. The total tonnage of the coast guard fleet has exceeded 200,000 tons, ranking first in the world, surpassing the U.S. Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard.
China Coast Guard ships stand out for their large tonnage, high degree of automation and strong seaworthiness. The new generation of coast guard ships are generally equipped with large LCD screens, searchlights, high-powered horns and other equipment, which can effectively warn ships that violate territorial waters. In addition to the warning system, the coast guard vessels are also equipped with high-powered water cannons that can forcibly drive away offending vessels when warnings are ineffective.
The ** system of the China Coast Guard vessel consists of a system from 14Guns of various calibers from 5 mm machine guns to 76 mm naval guns, as well as *** flight decks and hangars. Among them, the Type 818 coast guard ship is an improved version of the Navy's Type 054A frigate, although the tonnage has been reduced, the firepower has not decreased, and even surpassed the naval warships of some countries.
China's coast guard vessels have strong potential for armed upgrading in the context of the improvement of comprehensive national strength. These advanced coast guard vessels have become the main force in safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests, effectively responding to low-intensity conflicts and maritime law enforcement missions. In terms of control of the far seas, China has played a key role in safeguarding the country's core interests by enhancing its navy and coast guard.
Returning to the situation in the Philippines, the Philippine Navy cannot compete head-on with the 3,000-ton patrol ships of the Chinese Coast Guard in the face of the formidable power of the Chinese Coast Guard ships, let alone the huge gap in the scale of equipment. The Philippines' provocations can only be seen as a "mantis arm as a car", and China's maritime power will not allow the Philippines' provocations to succeed. Under the watchful eye of the Chinese Coast Guard, time will finally resolve the issue of Ren'ai Jiao, and the rusty and broken ship is destined to not survive for long.
The rise and development of China's coast guard is a microcosm of China's steadfastness in defending its maritime rights and interests. China is committed to ensuring maritime security, safeguarding sovereignty, and carrying out law enforcement missions through a robust coast guard fleet. This is not only for the sake of national interests, but also for the sake of maintaining the stability and fairness of the international maritime order. China's growing coast guard fleet and advanced equipment is not only a symbol of strength, but also a demonstration of China's maritime responsibility to the international community.
The incident at Second Thomas Shoal has once again highlighted China's staunch defense of maritime rights and interests, as well as the efficient operation of China's coast guard forces. The China Coast Guard exists not only to respond to provocations by specific countries, but also to ensure the security and stability of the entire maritime area. Under the close monitoring of the coast guard, the order of China's seas will be more stable and will not be shaken by any illegal vessel.
The China Coast Guard fleet not only leads the world in terms of the number and tonnage of ships, but also maintains a high level of equipment and technology. This not only enables China to cope with its day-to-day maritime law enforcement tasks, but also prepares it for a variety of maritime challenges that may arise in the future. Its strong warning and law enforcement capabilities provide an example to the international community of a country's determination and strength to defend its maritime rights and interests.
The China Coast Guard does not exist and develop in pursuit of regional hegemony or an arms race, but to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources, guarantee freedom of navigation, and respond to illegal activities and security threats. The strength of the China Coast Guard not only gives the domestic people a sense of security, but also plays a responsible role in maintaining the global maritime order in the international community. Through the continuous development of the coast guard, China has demonstrated its firm support for the international maritime rule of law and order, and has also provided useful experience and reference for global ocean governance.
The strong strength and efficient operation of the China Coast Guard fleet have set up a solid shield for safeguarding the country's maritime interests. The modern equipment and high-level technology of the coast guard ships make them a stabilizing factor in international waters, not only demonstrating China's influence in maritime affairs, but also providing guarantees for neighboring countries and the international community.
The rise of the China Coast Guard fleet is a concrete manifestation of China's active practice of the concept of a "maritime community with a shared future". China has always advocated the settlement of maritime disputes through dialogue and consultation, and is committed to maintaining a peaceful and stable marine environment for common prosperity and development. The China Coast Guard does not exist to confront specific countries, but to ensure the rational development and utilization of marine resources and to maintain the fairness and justice of the international maritime order.
The ocean is the link that connects countries around the world, and the strength of the Chinese coast guard fleet will contribute to the protection of freedom and security of international navigation. China has always advocated jointly building an open, inclusive, cooperative and win-win maritime security pattern, and has contributed its wisdom and strength to building a peaceful, secure and prosperous maritime environment through the development of the coast guard. It will also have a far-reaching and positive impact on global ocean governance and international cooperation.
The rise and expansion of the China Coast Guard fleet represents China's firm stance in maritime affairs and a demonstration of its strength for independent development. Its powerful ships and efficient operations are not only to defend China's maritime rights and interests, but also to maintain the stability and fairness of the international maritime order. China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through cooperation and dialogue, and advocates building an open, cooperative and win-win maritime security pattern, and the development of the coast guard force demonstrates China's determination and commitment to building a peaceful, secure and prosperous global marine environment.
The strength of the China Coast Guard has not only brought stability to domestic maritime security, but also provided a stable and orderly maritime environment for the international community. Its modern equipment and efficient operation are not only the guardians of China's maritime rights and interests, but also an active participant in international ocean governance. The rise of the China Coast Guard fleet will have a far-reaching and positive impact on global ocean governance, international cooperation and regional stability, and contribute China's wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting the sustainable development of global ocean affairs.