On August 22, the Philippines sent two supply ships and two coast guard ships to brazenly intrude into the waters near Ren'ai Jiao in China's Nansha Islands to deliver supplies to the "beach"**. The Chinese Coast Guard ship issued a solemn warning and surveillance on this, but out of humanitarian reasons, special arrangements were made for the Philippine side to transport food and other daily necessities.
As soon as this news was announced, it aroused widespread attention and discussion at home and abroad. Many Chinese people are indignant and dissatisfied, believing that this is an infringement on China's sovereignty and dignity, and they should resolutely fight back and not give the Philippines any chance. What's more, when they saw the Philippine side even claim that this was a "victory", they were even more angry, feeling that China was too weak and allowed the Philippines to gain an inch.
However, if we analyze it calmly, we will find that this matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface, but has a deep political and strategic background. We must not be swayed by emotions, but understand the good intentions of the motherland.
First of all, we must understand that the United States is behind the incident at Second Thomas Shoal. The United States has been sowing discord between China and the Philippines in an attempt to create an armed conflict in the South China Sea, thus providing an excuse to intervene and contain China's rise. The United States does not hesitate to use various means, including co-opting Japan and Australia, and even sending quasi-aircraft carriers** to support the provocative behavior of the Philippines. The purpose of the United States is to push Sino-Philippine relations to a rupture, or even trigger a war, and put China in a difficult situation.
However, the US conspiracy did not succeed because China's diplomatic and military strategies were wise and prudent. China did not use force lightly, but communicated and negotiated with the Philippines through diplomatic channels, limiting the Ren'ai Jiao issue to a bilateral scope and preventing the United States from interfering. China has not given up its sovereignty and interests, but has demonstrated its determination and ability through the warning and surveillance of coast guard ships, so that the Philippine side knows its bottom line and red line. China's practice not only reflects the demeanor and bearing of a major country, but also reflects the confidence and strength of a major country.
Second, we must understand that the outcome of the Ren'ai Jiao incident is China's victory. China did not allow the Philippine side to enter Ren'ai Jiao, nor did it let the Philippine supply ships carry any illegal building materials. China only allowed the Philippines to transport food and other necessities, which was out of humanitarian considerations, and also to save a little face for the Philippines and give them a step down. This does not mean that China has given up on Ren'ai Jiao, nor does it mean that China is weak, but it means that China has its own principles and moderation, and will not be provoked by US provocations or panicked by the arrogance of the Philippine side. China's practice not only embodies the benevolence, righteousness and wisdom of a great power, but also reflects the mind and courage of a great power.
Therefore, we must have full confidence in the motherland and look at this matter rationally. We must believe that China has the ability to safeguard its sovereignty and interests, as well as its ability to properly handle its relations with the Philippines, and will not allow the US conspiracy to succeed or the Philippine side's provocation. We must support the motherland's decision-making and actions, not be misled by the outside world, and do not be controlled by our own emotions. We must firmly stand on the side of the motherland and work hard for the peace and development of the motherland.