U.S. littoral combat ships provoked Second Thomas Shoal, escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Recently, a number of ** such as the global network disclosed that the United States has escalated its military activities in the South China Sea and has become increasingly close in cooperation with the Philippines. Destroyers, frigates and aircraft carriers frequently pass through the South China Sea, and bombers and fighter jets frequently fly over the Xisha and Spratly regions. Recently, U.S. military operations in the South China Sea have focused on establishing bases in the Philippines, and the intent to view the Philippines as a "maritime Ukraine" has become increasingly apparent. Recently, as frictions between China and the Philippines have escalated at Second Thomas Shoal and other locations, the Chinese Navy and Coast Guard have not hesitated to take various measures to drive them away, demonstrating strong deterrence capabilities.
At present, the United States has switched to sending small ships such as littoral combat ships into areas with relatively complex underwater conditions, such as Ren'ai Jiao, with a clear intention. The United States not only plans to support the Philippines in ship replenishment and reinforcement at Second Thomas Shoal, but is also prepared to provide options and possibly assist in protection. Such actions are considered strong support for the Philippines. If the Philippines has U.S. support, it could take more risky action. With the United States behind it, the Philippine adventure could lead to further tensions and even conflict.
The United States believes that after the signing of the "U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty", as long as there are signs of misfire, the United States can intervene to form a second ** war at sea and try to create a conflict similar to Ukraine in the Philippine region. At present, under the influence of the United States, the Philippines is increasingly tied to the United States under the impetus of the United States, repeatedly creating friction and smearing China. The old trainer said that it was rounded by China, implying that there was no point without China's attention. In addition, some of the 39 wrecked ships also sailed close to Second Thomas Shoal and were driven away by China.
Therefore, without the support of the United States, in front of the squadron, these are just small fights and no threat. The United States has now adopted a new strategy, if the Philippines' courage and ability are not enough to trigger military friction and conflict between China and the Philippines, the United States will incite the situation and manipulate behind the scenes, but this time the squadron is not polite and closely tracks the actions of the US littoral combat ship near Ren'ai Jiao. A ship of more than 3,000 tons would certainly be sunk if it carried out various combat operations in the vicinity. Although the ships sent by the United States were present, they were all pieces of chicken equipment, and now they are sold everywhere and no one cares about them.
The United States is not satisfied with the layout of the Philippine bases, and the commander of the Indo-Pacific Command, Aquilino, said that the nine bases are "not enough" and more are needed, and is looking at building more bases in the Philippines. In the next step, the U.S. military may be stationed throughout the Philippines, and it is possible that it will be normalized. The so-called "bridgehead effect" of the United States is encouraging the Philippines to create friction with China in order to form a long-term pattern of armed conflict between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. U.S. military activities in the South China Sea have become much more low-key than in the past, and they are no longer arrogant.
However, we need to be wary of the United States actively provoking incidents in specific locations and using its military presence to escalate Philippine actions. We must pay close attention to this momentum. In response to joint U.S.-Philippine military operations in the South China Sea, China's navy and air force need to monitor efficiently and take strong dispersal actions. However, this is only the beginning, and we will also take more drastic measures and measures.