In the events of December 10, the Philippine side tried to force its way into ChinaSecond Thomas Reef, with ChinaCoast GuardThere was a collision with the 21556 boat. This is not the first time that the Philippine side has provoked ChinaCoast GuardJust two months ago, the Philippine side hit ChinaCoast GuardBoat andFishing boats。It can be seen that the attitude of the Philippine side is very arrogant. However, ChinaCoast Guarddid not passively accept the provocation, and then launched a counterattack. ChinaCoast GuardThe 5204 ship used water cannons to spray directly at ships on the Philippine side, causing inconclusiveEngineand the equipment was damaged. And the ship "Kalayaan" on the Philippine side was due toEnginedamaged, lost momentum, and had to be towed back. China, so to speakCoast GuardThe 5204 ship directly disabled the ship "Kalayaan". The Philippine side is not only trying to force its way into China's Scarborough Shoal andSecond Thomas Reef, and with a lot of action.
ChinaCoast GuardDifferent measures were taken in the face of the two forcible acts in the Philippines. At the time of reporting on the Scarborough Shoal incident, ChinaCoast GuardThe term "controlling" was used to describe the actions of the Philippine side. And in the reportSecond Thomas ReefEvent, ChinaCoast GuardThe word "regulated" was used. Although there is only a one-word difference, the meanings of these two words are completely different. Compared with "control", "control" means more strict restrictions on the freedom of the other party, with greater control. For example, when the Philippines tried to force its way into Scarborough Shoal, ChinaCoast GuardThe water cannons were mainly focused on the radar, communications and navigation equipment on the Philippine ships, and almost did not attack the hullsEngineand other critical areas. However, inSecond Thomas ReefSea, ChinaCoast GuardThe intensity of the water cannon attack was significantly higher, directly crushing the Philippine ship "Kalayaan", making it impossible to continue towards ChinaSecond Thomas ReefDeliver supplies. It can be seen that China has always exercised considerable restraint and will only take tougher countermeasures when the Philippines takes the initiative to provoke.
At present, with the exception of the Philippines, most countries around the South China Sea want to resolve the South China Sea issue in a peaceful manner. If China "fires the first shot" because of the Philippines' provocation, then not only other countries in the South China Sea will have new ideas, but the United States and other external countries will also take the opportunity to intervene in the South China Sea issue. As a result, China has always been quite patient and restrained. Moreover, whether it is Scarborough Shoal orSecond Thomas ReefChina has a great advantage. The more frantically the Philippines provokes, the more it proves that they have no better way. In contrast, China has effectively exercised control over Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines has no control over itSecond Thomas Reef。Overall, we are still in a good position and there is no need to rush.
Through the analysis of the above incidents, it can be seen that China has always maintained a restrained and patient attitude in dealing with the South China Sea issue. The Philippine provocation will not shake China's overall advantage. Instead of hitting back at the Philippines by force, ChinaCoast GuardThey are more inclined to use "control" to restrict the freedom of movement of the other side. Such an approach not only demonstrates China's strength, but also sends a clear message to the Philippines and other countries that China has the ability to protect its own rights and interests while maintaining regional peace and stability. China's restraint measures are designed to avoid triggering greater conflict and tension. In dealing with the South China Sea issue, China will continue to resolve disputes through diplomatic channels and work with neighboring countries to promote peace and stability in the South China Sea.