According to Xinhua News Agency, during the inspection of the East China Sea Maritime Command of the Armed Police Coast Guard Corps, the Chinese leaders observed the performance of the tasks of the coast guard ship formation through ** monitoring, and stressed the need to effectively protect rights and enforce the law, and resolutely defend China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. However, less than 24 hours after the Chinese side announced that they were establishing a coast guard station on Thitu Island to strengthen the monitoring of Chinese vessels, a move that attracted attention. Arnold said the Philippine Coast Guard station has been completed and is expected to begin operations early next year. The station will be equipped with advanced systems, including radar, satellite communications, coastal cameras and vessel traffic management, which will greatly enhance the Philippines' ability to monitor China's maritime forces. Real-time data will have an impact on the behavior of competitors, especially China. Arnold also called China a "game-changer."
There is no doubt that Thitu Island is an inherent territory of China, but it is illegally occupied by the Philippines. In mid-October this year, the Chinese Navy's Panzhihua ship was cruising the waters off Thitu Island and confronted a Philippine transport ship. At that time, the Panzhihua ship was cruising normally in the waters off Thitu Island, while the Philippine side claimed that the transport ship was being tracked, saying that the Chinese side had violated the rules of collision avoidance and asked the Chinese ship to avoid it. The Philippine claims have been refuted by the Chinese side. The Philippines has always played the role of a victim in the international community, creating the illusion of being bullied and creating an image of fear of provoking disputes. During the APEC summit, Marcos Jr. made it clear that he did not want conflict in the South China Sea, but Marcos Jr.'s attitude did not calm the Philippines' moves.
Recently, the Philippines and Australia launched their first joint maritime patrol, which included two Philippine Navy ships and five air force reconnaissance aircraft, as well as the Royal Australian Navy frigate INS Ba and a Royal Australian Air Force P8A maritime reconnaissance aircraft participating in the joint Xi exercise. Philippine Army Commander-in-Chief Brawner claimed that the Philippines has every right to conduct joint patrols with allies to promote a "rules-based international order." However, Tian Junli, a spokesman for the PLA's Southern Theater, responded that the Philippines' actions undermined regional peace and stability. At present, the Philippines' actions are not limited to one region, but also raise questions throughout the South China Sea. The Philippines forcibly invaded Second Thomas Shoal in August this year, kicking off this round of provocative actions. At that time, the Philippines intended to deliver construction materials to the illegal beach**, but was resolutely blocked by the Chinese side.
Despite this, the Philippines did not give up, and in the months that followed, they repeatedly tried to force their way into Second Thomas Shoal, but each time failed. In addition, the Philippines has also taken provocative actions against Scarborough Shoal, which has also been severely countered by China. The change in the Philippines' attitude toward China can be traced back to Marcos Jr.'s visit to China, and the involvement of the United States has played a crucial role. At the instigation and instigation of the United States, the Philippines has not only opened a number of new military bases, but has also signed joint patrol agreements with the United States and frequently conducted joint military exercises. With the support of the United States, Australia, Japan and other US allies have also intervened in the South China Sea issue, and large-scale joint patrols and military exercises have been carried out frequently, which has led to the Philippines' attitude becoming more and more tough.
However, no matter how much the Philippines jumps, no matter how many allies participate in joint patrols and how many military exercises are held, China's established strategy will not change, and our determination to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests will not waver. In addition, the South China Sea does not belong to the Philippines alone, and other countries also want the South China Sea to be a sea of peace, and they have made it clear that they do not want foreign forces to intervene. Philippines' insistence on going their own way will not only fail to achieve their goals, but will lead to their isolation in the region.