The 022 missile boat has always been the right-hand man of the Chinese Navy and has played an important role in the defense of the South China Sea. As a typical attack ship, the 022 missile boat has excellent maneuverability and firepower strike capabilities at sea. In the early years, when China developed the 022 missile boat, its purpose was to play a role in coastal defense missions. This equipment has been praised by the majority of netizens as an "aircraft carrier killer", and more than 80 ships have been launched and commissioned in the past few decades. Recently, the "South China Sea Fleet" released the news that the 022 missile boat conducted a simulated combat exercise in a certain sea area. The exercise was aimed at enemy armed fishing boats, and the Xi footage showed the rapid sortie of the 022 missile boat formation, the fierce strike of the artillery system, and the destruction of enemy targets. The 022 missile boat showed strong combat effectiveness in a real combat environment and successfully completed the drill target. This actual combat exercise is not only a training exercise, but also a strong signal to other countries. In the South China Sea, some countries, notably the Philippines, often use armed fishing vessels to provoke China. Recently, the Philippines sent a ship to intrude into China's Ren'ai Jiao, and the United States has also shown concern and interference in the situation in the South China Sea. Therefore, the actual combat exercise of the 022 missile boat is aimed at armed fishing boats, and it is a stern warning to these countries.
The situation in the South China Sea has become increasingly complex under the provocation of the Philippines and other countries. In addition to the Philippines, Vietnam has also coveted the South China Sea and illegally occupied a number of islands and reefs. Recently, illegal intrusion of Vietnamese fishing boats was detected around Woody Island in Xisha Island, China. The Chinese coast guard ship drove the fishing boat away, but the Vietnamese side later did justice to the picture of the deportation. However, we can clearly see in the picture that there are bullet casings on the deck of this fishing boat, indicating that it is not just an ordinary fishing boat, but a vessel with an armed nature. The Chinese coast guard ship, although it did not use naval guns to attack, was already quite polite. The Philippines, having seen the target of the 022 missile boat, had to think about the consequences. Recently, it was revealed that before Christmas, the Philippines will also allow civil society organizations to use ships to resupply the "Sierra Madre"**, which was illegally stranded on Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippines is trying to supply Second Thomas Shoal through this little trick, but China is clearly not going to give them a chance. The live-fire ** drill of the 022 missile boat is a direct warning to the Philippines.
The 022 missile boat plays an important role in the strategic deployment of the Chinese Navy. Despite the fact that today, with the constant service of large surface ships, the value of the 022 missile boat seems to have diminished, and there are even rumors that it has been mothballed and refitted. However, with the strengthening of China's strategic deployment in the South China Sea, combined with the use of three unsinkable aircraft carriers at Mischief Reef, Fiery Cross Reef and Subi Reef, the 022 missile boat has once again ushered in a glorious moment. The 022 missile boat can reach a top speed of an astonishing 50 knots, and the front of the ship is equipped with a 630 intensive gun, which can also carry eight YJ-83 anti-ship missiles. In addition to its powerful attack capabilities, the 022 missile boat also has certain stealth performance. Considering that the number of 022 missile boats has already exceeded 80, it will become an impregnable military defense line created by the Chinese Navy in the South China Sea.
As an attack ship of the Chinese Navy, the 022 missile boat plays an important role in defending the South China Sea and defending national interests. The recent combat exercises have demonstrated to the world the strong combat effectiveness of the 022 missile boats, which is a stern warning to those countries that provoke China. The South China Sea is currently facing a complex situation, with countries such as the Philippines and Vietnam frequently provoking in disputes over the South China Sea. Against this backdrop, China must take firm action to safeguard its national interests. As one of the important forces of the Navy, the 022 missile boat will continue to give full play to its unique performance and strategic value to build a more stable military defense line. China resolutely opposes any country's provocative acts, and hopes to resolve disputes through peaceful dialogue and maintain regional peace and stability. China is determined to defend its territorial sovereignty and will never tolerate any provocation or violation. As Chinese, we should firmly support and believe in our country and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.