Recently, the United States and the Philippines have once again created tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines' claim to have spotted a large number of Chinese fishing vessels at Oxbow Reef is a move aimed at highlighting the "threat" in the South China Sea and drawing international attention. At the same time, the USS Giffords littoral combat ship illegally intruded into the waters near Ren'ai Jiao in China's Spratly Islands, further escalating tensions in the South China Sea. In the face of this situation, what countermeasures will the PLA take?How will the situation in the South China Sea develop further?Oxbow Reef is part of China's Nansha Islands, and the surrounding waters are China's territory and territorial waters.
However, the Philippines has repeatedly claimed that Oxbow Reef is a "disputed territory" in the international community, and has tried to designate its surrounding waters as its own "exclusive economic zone", and even used drones to monitor Chinese fishing boats in an attempt to further exaggerate China's "threat". At the same time, the USS Giffords littoral combat ship also carried out provocations in the waters near Ren'ai Jiao, seriously violating China's sovereignty and security. How will this series of provocations affect the situation in the South China Sea, and how will the Chinese People's Liberation Army respond?In fact, as part of China's Spratly Islands, the waters around Oxbow Reef have been a traditional fishing ground for Chinese fishermen since ancient times.
According to the book "The Legal Status of the Territorial Sea Baselines of Nanhai Zhudao", the geographical location, course and geological structure of China's Nansha Islands determine China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, so it is completely legal and reasonable for Chinese fishermen to carry out fishing activities in the South China Sea. The provocative actions of the Philippines not only violate international law, but also carry out a series of provocative acts on the basis of ignoring the facts. Against this backdrop, the PLA will further strengthen the surveillance and vigilance of naval and air forces in the South China Sea, and take all necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and security. At the same time, China will continue to use diplomatic channels to present facts to the international community, expose the provocative actions of the Philippines and the United States, and strive for the understanding and support of more countries.
The fundamental solution to the South China Sea issue lies in the parties seeking consensus through dialogue and consultation, rather than resolving differences through provocation and military means. Only through joint efforts can we maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and achieve the goal of common prosperity and development of all countries. Here, I also hope that the international community can view the South China Sea issue objectively and fairly, not be deceived by the provocative actions of individual countries, and have more understanding and support for China's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security. After all, the South China Sea is not only a geopolitical issue for China, but also a major strategic issue related to the country's core interests. It is hoped that all parties will work together to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea in a rational and calm manner, and jointly create an international environment for harmonious coexistence.
China's battle to defend rights in the South China Sea: Philippines sits on Ren'ai Jiao to spark tensions Recently, tensions in the South China Sea have been rising. The Philippines has frequently sent ships into the waters near Second Thomas Shoal, along with armed men and construction materials to repair the beach. And the Chinese coast guard ships continue to patrol and intercept illegal Philippine vessels, forcing the Philippines into a corner. The United States, the driving force behind it, even sent ** to break into the South China Sea to support the Philippines in "recapturing" Ren'ai Jiao. With the encouragement and support of the United States, the Philippines will inevitably take a tougher stance to "make a comeback."
The Chinese side has long been prepared to deal with it, and a certain missile speedboat brigade of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has formed a formation and rushed to a certain sea area to carry out a multi-discipline actual combat exercise at sea. The focus of the exercise Xi was to train the ability of warship formations to coordinate operations, and to strengthen training in such difficult subjects as sea, air, air defense, and anti-missile defense. In the course Xi of the exercise, the PLA 022 missile boat also carried out a comprehensive fire strike against the "enemy" armed fishing boat. On the surface, this Xi exercise is a standard actual combat exercise, but both in terms of the equipment participating in the exercise and the targets to be attacked, it is a direct response to the situation in the South China Sea. As tensions rise in the South China Sea, the provocative actions of the Philippines and the United States have forced China to respond decisively.
At the same time, China has also sent a clear signal to the world through this Xi that China has a firm will and strong strength on the South China Sea issue. It is hoped that all parties will treat the South China Sea issue calmly, continue to strengthen dialogue and communication, and maintain regional peace and stability. Although China's 022 missile boat has gradually faded out of public view in recent years, it has huge room for development in the South China Sea. The missile boats are numerous and can carry out cruising missions on the islands and reefs of the South China Sea, and their firepower is fierce, with eight anti-ship missile launchers that can be loaded with YJ-83 supersonic anti-ship missiles. This configuration makes the 022 missile boat almost invincible in a small sea area. The Philippines plans to force its way into the waters of Ren'ai Jiao again in the near future, and there may even be "civilian ships" carrying lethal properties**.
In this case, the integrated fire strike of the 022 missile boat on the "armed fishing boat" becomes extremely targeted. How will this happen affect the situation in the South China Sea?The confrontation between China and the Philippines, and the fact that Western reporters photographed the Chinese coast guard ship with long guns and short guns, how did the situation develop?The situation in the South China Sea has been closely watched, and the recent news that China's 022 missile boats have patrolled the South China Sea has sparked a lot of speculation. If the Philippines attempts to use force to force its way into Second Thomas Shoal, the PLA may also take action. Even if the Philippine side sends large coast guard ships or ** to provide support for the fleet, it will not be easy to counter the anti-ship capability of the 022 missile boats. Against this background, the Philippines will only put itself in a difficult position by continuing to provoke China.
The situation in the Philippines is also deteriorating, not long ago, there was a ** case in Marawi City, for which the extremist group "Islamic State" was declared responsible. This shows that the extremist armed forces in the Philippines have not yet been cleaned up. In addition to ISIL, there are other armed forces in the southern Philippines, such as the Moldoval Liberation Army (MIL). The Philippines should devote more effort to dealing with these armed groups within the country, rather than clashing with China. China is not interested in the internal affairs and territory of its neighbors, but these armed groups have been plotting to destabilize the Philippines**. It is hoped that the Philippines** will recognize the situation.