Title: The Battle of the South China Sea!The Philippines builds buildings, and China directly fires cannons
South China Sea wrestling!China faces a critical choice in the face of the Philippines' challenge.
The situation in the South China Sea is changing drastically. The Philippines' announcement of a "permanent structure" at Second Thomas Shoal is a move that goes straight to China's bottom line. The plan for this "permanent construction" is not simple, involving long-standing disputes in the South China Sea and national sovereignty. For China, how to deal with this situation is obviously a key and thorny issue.
The roots of the problem can be traced back to the decision of the Philippine side, which has approved funds for the construction of buildings, supposedly to replace the new shelter for the soldiers aboard the amphibious ship Sierra Madre, while also providing a degree of shelter for the surrounding fishermen. In addition, India's influential Eurasian Times revealed that the budgets of the Philippine Coast Guard and Navy have also been increased one after another, citing the need to "deal with various contingencies". These actions, seemingly simple construction acts, imply more meaning.
There is speculation that this "permanent building" plan may be much larger than a simple construction. Some analysts believe that the Philippines may build stilt houses on the reef of Ren'ai Jiao, or even directly across the sides of the hull of the Sierra Madre, to prevent Chinese ships from "tugboating" or directly hindering the disintegration of the "Sierra Madre" landing ship, which may become a provocative act.
However, China has already responded to the Philippine plan. China has made it clear that it allows the Philippines to transport food and drinking water, but firmly prohibits the transportation of building materials. This statement shows that China does not support the Philippines' large-scale construction at Second Thomas Shoal.
Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman of China's Ministry of National Defense, emphasized the firmness of China's attitude. He said that China hopes to avoid further deterioration of the situation, but if the situation deteriorates, China will continue to take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. This means that China will not passively accept the Philippines' provocations, but will take more decisive actions.
Looking at the whole situation, the Philippines' plan to build a "permanent building" seems bold, but it has become unrealistic because of China's resolute attitude. China will not sit idly by in response to the Philippines' provocations, and hopes to protect its own rights and interests to avoid further escalation.
China's firm stance in the South China Sea has attracted the attention of the world. While safeguarding its own interests, China is also calling on the Philippines to act rationally and avoid greater consequences. This wrestling in the South China Sea is not only a struggle for regional rights and interests, but also a symbol of national dignity and sovereignty, which is also the focus of the world's attention.
China has demonstrated both its resolve and its consistent stance on the South China Sea disputes. However, the fight will continue, and the reaction and future development of the Philippine side are still unknown. But what is certain is that China will not be easily provoked, and the South China Sea issue will also be a major focus on the international stage.