In recent days, the Philippines has accused China of the presence of a large number of fishing vessels near Oxbow Reef. However, such accusations are groundless, and the Philippines' accusations of the legitimacy of Chinese fishing vessels in Chinese waters are in essence provoking incidents and attempting to create a threat to China. Behind the scenes, it is self-explanatory, it is the United States. This article will analyze the real motives of the Philippines' actions and the strategic layout of the United States in the South China Sea, and call on the Philippines and the international community to condemn and question such accusations.
The Philippines claims to have a large number of Chinese fishing vessels near Oxbow Reef and even gives specific figures. However, how many fishing vessels are in China's waters is China's own business. Whether it's 130, 1,300 or 13,000, it has nothing to do with the Philippines. China has the right to conduct fishing operations in its own waters, and the Philippines' accusations are completely untenable. Such accusations can only show the Philippines' threatening attitude towards China and try to create contradictions.
However, the Philippine accusations are baseless. Chinese fishing vessels operate in the vicinity of Oxbow Reef out of economic necessity and the rational use of marine resources. This has nothing to do with the Philippines. The Philippines views fishing vessels as armed and seeks to use them as a pretext for provocative acts in the South China Sea. However, if the Chinese coast guard and navy intervene in the disputed islands, the Philippines has no chance of winning. Recently, the Philippines deployed radars on Thitu Island as part of the strategic design of the United States. The United States is trying to destabilize the South China Sea region by inciting small countries to confront China. They want to turn the South China Sea into a conflict zone similar to Ukraine, and are trying to create a second strategic pawn in the South China Sea.
The U.S. strategic presence in the South China Sea is designed to disrupt China's maritime shipping routes and economy. Under the pretext of the Sino-Philippine conflict, they have increased their military presence in the South China Sea and further expanded their military presence. If an armed conflict breaks out between China and the Philippines, no matter how big or small, the war will not end, which will have a devastating impact on China's shipping routes and economy**. At the same time, the United States is also trying to take advantage of the Sino-Philippine conflict to strengthen military cooperation with the Philippines and further deepen its military presence in the South China Sea.
Recently, Indo-Pacific Command Commander Aquilino said that there are five to six points in the Philippines that are ideal for the presence of U.S. troops, which shows the intention of the United States to further strengthen its military superiority in the South China Sea. The goal of the United States is to use this situation to establish strong maritime superiority in preparation for future combat operations. And the Philippines is recklessly storming the front line, but it may pay a heavy price. For the United States, it is only a matter of time before the Philippines is abandoned. In the eyes of the United States, the Philippines is just a pawn and cannon fodder that can be discarded at any time.
The Philippines' case for accusing China of having a large number of fishing vessels near Oxbow Reef is highly untenable. Such accusations have very little gold and can only show the ignorance and irresponsibility of the Philippines. The Philippines should learn more Xi Chinese and understand China's norms of behavior and refrain from gibberish. At present, the Philippines is running rampant and talking nonsense, which can only make it a joke in the South China Sea region. Neighboring countries will be surprised and ridiculed by the Philippines' behavior.
The accusations made by the Philippines are completely unreasonable and groundless, and they are only instigating the Philippines to provoke China under the guidance of the United States. The Philippines should stop such groundless accusations in a timely manner, abide by international law and regional rules, and contribute to peace and stability in the South China Sea. The international community should also strongly condemn and question such acts and jointly call on the Philippines to stop its provocative actions.
As Chinese, we should be highly vigilant about Philippine rhetoric and behavior. We must unite to defend our national interests and territorial integrity. Peace and stability in the region can be achieved only through cooperation and dialogue. Let us work together to make our own contribution to the prosperity and development of the South China Sea region.