The Philippines has recently conducted frequent joint patrols in the South China Sea with countries such as the United States, Australia, and France, apparently to bring these extra-regional countries into the South China Sea to balance China's influence. The Philippine provocation has put some pressure on China, and China's counterattack has also been limited, causing the Philippines to be more aggressive in its provocations.
On the 9th, three Philippine official ships forcibly intruded on Scarborough Shoal and were sprayed by water cannons from the Chinese Coast Guard, causing serious damage to the communication and navigation equipment of Philippine official ships. The Philippine side claimed that China had used a long-range directional acoustic wave dispersion device, which caused temporary severe discomfort and incapacitation of some Filipino crew members. At the same time, the China Coast Guard has also deployed rigid inflatable boats to drive away Filipino fishing boats that are waiting for Philippine official vessels to issue fuel subsidies and food**. In addition, the China Coast Guard has installed a floating barrier at the southeast entrance to Scarborough Shoal, which is tougher than previous eviction and surveillance operations. In fact, Philippine official ships have intruded into China's territorial waters, and China's use of water cannons and directional acoustic dispersion devices has been very polite, and even the use of artillery shells to drive away is reasonable and legal. Moreover, the Philippines also brought reporters with them this time, and what is even more unusual is that the crew and reporters are still giggling and laid-back in the face of tensions, as if it were a vacation. They are well aware of the idea that "China will not make a move", which is why they have become so bold.
The next day, the Philippines dispatched two coast guard vessels, one official vessel and one supply vessel to try to illegally beached at Ren'ai Jiao, and during one of the collisions, the Philippine boat Yunaza May deliberately rammed the Chinese coast guard vessel. The China Coast Guard exercises control in accordance with the law. Through the high-intensity provocations in the past few days, the Philippines clearly believes that China will not take action, so it dares to act so boldly.
On the South China Sea, China has a stereotype that it may be too moral on some things. China has allowed a broken ship to sit on Scarborough Shoal for more than 20 years, and has allowed other countries to send supplies to the island out of humanitarian reasons. Such behavior is unimaginable in other great powers, such as Russia or the United States. However, in this era of jungle struggle, too much attention to morality will only become a tool to restrain oneself, which is not conducive to the struggle against the West. Especially in the current turbulent international situation, it's time to put aside the habit of moral cleanliness, not everything must be pursued by the principle of "not firing the first shot", there is no reason with the robbers, we can only return a tooth for a tooth.
As one of the largest developing countries in the world, China has the world's largest coastline, and the South China Sea is China's territory. China has the right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Letting go of moral cleanliness does not mean violating moral standards, but taking necessary actions within the scope of legality and reasonableness according to the actual situation. Only by responding to the provocations of the Philippines and other countries with a tough posture can they realize that China will not be bullied. China needs to demonstrate its determination to safeguard its territorial integrity and national interests, which is also a declaration to the international community.
On the South China Sea issue, the Philippines' continued provocations have put some pressure on China. China's counterattack has been curtailed, leading the Philippines to act more recklessly. However, China needs to make its position clear and demonstrate its determination to defend its territorial integrity and national interests. Letting go of moral cleanliness is not a violation of moral standards, but taking necessary actions within a reasonable and lawful scope according to the actual situation. Only by taking a tough stance to respond to the provocations of the Philippines and other countries can they realize that China will not be easily bullied. As one of the largest developing countries in the world, China has the right to defend its territorial integrity and national interests. In the current unstable international situation, China needs to demonstrate its strength and determination to safeguard its core interests. At the same time, China also needs to proactively strengthen exchanges and cooperation with other relevant countries to find peaceful ways to resolve disputes in the South China Sea. Only in this way can we make greater contributions to the stability and development of the South China Sea.