On the 25th, the People's Republic of China published an article called "Bell" in response to a series of provocative actions by the Philippines in the South China Sea. The article clearly points out that the Philippines has been constantly creating incidents in the South China Sea and colluding with foreign forces, which is a disregard for China's goodwill and restraint and a very dangerous behaviorThe article stresses that if the Philippine side does not stop, China will resolutely safeguard its rights and interests in accordance with the law and will not hesitate to take countermeasures.
People's ** "Bells" comment).
"Bells" is a commentary column of the state media on major events, sometimes praise, sometimes criticism. This time, the malicious provocation of the Philippines is undoubtedly the object of criticism. From Scarborough Shoal to Ren'ai Jiao, the Philippine side has constantly touched China's bottom line. Moreover, the Chinese side found that the Philippine side has not abided by the "gentlemen's agreement" between the two sides for 24 years, not only did not drag away the stranded **, but also violated China's concessions and failed to fulfill its own commitments. The Philippines is now on the path of no return to provocation in the South China Sea.
Philippine ships are openly provoking in the South China Sea).
The Philippines should be vigilant and not forget the lessons of history, there are many countries that have tried to infringe on China's sovereignty, but the result has been self-defeating. The people have also published editorials in history many times, and even used "don't say anything unprepared" many times to warn those hostile countries - India in 1962 and Vietnam in 1978 - have been slapped in the face by this sentence. Now, it is the turn of the Philippines, and the Chinese side has not used this sentence because it still hopes that the Philippines will return to the shore. However, the "bell" has already sounded, and this is a serious warning.
Historical image: Self-defense counterattack on the Sino-Indian border, the People's Liberation Army captures a large number of Indian soldiers).
The Philippines may think that it is "safe" hiding on the other side of the South China Sea and with the support of the United States. But is this really the case?Look at the Battle of the Paracels in 1974 and the Battle of Nansha in 1988, where the PLA Navy drove away the invading Vietnamese army. At that time, the equipment of the PLA Navy was still very backward. And now, the situation is completely different. China already has a modern navy with "three aircraft carriers" and "four amphibious assault ships", the 055 drive has built 8 ships, and the number of other main warships such as the 052D can also be compared with the navies of other countries.
Data map of the Battle of Xisha and the Battle of Nansha)
In contrast, the Philippine Navy is still stuck in the "Stone Age", and the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard ships are extremely limited in scale and backward in performance, and can only rely on the Hamilton-class patrol ships of the United States and the old frigates of the World War II era to support the scene. For example, the "Sierra Madre", which was illegally beached, was an old wrecked ship during World War II. If you really want to do it, it's a one-hit kill.
Ren'ai Jiao was illegally beached by the Philippine Navy's landing ship "Sierra Madre".
The Philippines may also count on the "US-Philippine alliance" relationship, and the US military will take action at a critical moment. That's thinking too much, December 25 happens to be Christmas, remember the MacArthur who promised to let the American army go home for Christmas, did his promise come true, Marcos better take a good look at history.
Polar bear regimental flag captured by the Volunteer Army).
Regarding the South China Sea issue, ** also made a statement to the official media article on the 25th, pointing out that China will firmly safeguard its sovereign rights and interests, but it will always open the door to negotiation and dialogue, and hopes that the Philippine side will not make any more mistakes. This is China's gesture of goodwill towards the Philippines, and the Philippines had better be sensible, refrain from its behavior, and refrain from provoking China's bottom line with ignorance, otherwise sooner or later, there may really be a time when "don't say anything unpredictable".