According to the South China Morning Post and other foreign media on December 3**, the PhilippinesCoast GuardTwo patrol boats were dispatchedSpratly IslandsProvocations in nearby waters. The two patrol vessels, named "Sindangan" and "Kabra", repeatedly approached China's oxbow reef and released small drones against ChinaFishing boatsCarry out**. However, ChinaFishing boatsHe completely ignored the provocation of the Philippine side, remained unmoved, and continued to stick to itselfFisheriesRights.
The provocative behavior of the Philippines is not surprising. In recent years, they have been keen to carry out aggressive actions in the South China Sea, trying to encroach on China's territorial and territorial water resources. Despite the support of the United States, China has always maintained a firm stance on the South China Sea issue and will not tolerate any behavior that harms its own interests. No matter how provocative the Philippines is, China will take necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and rights and interests.
For this provocation by the Philippines, ChinaFishermenMaintained a calm and calm attitude. They continued in the waters near Oxbow ReefFisherieswork, regardless of external interference and threats. ChinaFishing boatsA large number of them, anchored side by side at Oxbow Reef, form a spectacularFishing boatsContingent. This shows not only ChinaFishermenChina's unity and courage also demonstrate China's firm confidence in its territory and rights and interests.
The Philippines sent patrol vessels to China's oxbow reef to carry out provocations in an attempt to steal China's rights and interests in the South China Sea. However, China and the Chinese people have always maintained a high degree of vigilance over territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea and will never allow the Philippines' provocative actions to succeed.
Oxbow Reef isSpratly IslandsThe largest atoll, its strategic position is very important. Through land reclamation, Oxbow Reef could be built into an airport with a runway of 3 kilometers, replacing Mischief Island as the largest island in the Spratlys. In addition, the waters of Oxbow Reef naturally form a sheltered harbor for many ChinaFishing boatsA base for rest and maintenance is provided. The reason why the Philippines has always coveted Oxbow Reef is because of its strategic importance and abundant marine resources.
However, the ambitions and attempts of the Philippines are doomed to failure. China firmly believes that the islands and waters of the South China Sea are its own territory and sovereignty and brook no encroachment by any foreign forces. No matter how many patrol boats and ** the Philippines sends, as long as they dare to cross China's red line, the Chinese side has the ability to make them have no chance to turn back.
The Philippines' provocation by sending patrol vessels to China's oxbow reef is a challenge to China's sovereignty, but it does not change China's position on the South China Sea.
The Philippines tries to achieve its goals by stirring up trouble and creating tensions, but China will not respond passively. China has a firm will and strong strength to defend its territorial sovereignty, and has always advocated the settlement of disputes through peaceful negotiations.
China has always been committed to resolving disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and consultation, advocating the establishment of a multilateral dialogue mechanism, and promoting all parties to jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. The provocations of the Philippines have only increased regional tensions, while China has insisted on passingWin-win cooperationto maintain peace and prosperity in the South China Sea.
As a responsible major country, China will continue to work to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and work with neighboring countries to promote the settlement of the South China Sea issue. No matter how provocative the Philippines may be, China is willing to uphold its good will and sincerity to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation and promote peace and prosperity in the South China Sea.
The Philippines is inSpratly IslandsThe provocation once again provoked the anger and unity of the Chinese people. ChinaFishermenSticking to the waters near Oxbow Reef, China will never back down, no matter how provocative the Philippines is. China will firmly safeguard its sovereignty, rights and interests in the South China Sea, resolve disputes through peaceful means, and promote regional prosperity and stability.