On December 10, three official ships of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources once again took advantage of the darkness to break into the South China SeaSecond Thomas Reefnear the sea, and attempted to transport construction supplies toSecond Thomas ReefIllegally "beached" Philippine ships. ChinaCoast GuardDecisively took control measures and fired water cannons, successfully intercepting and driving away the three Philippine ships. This move by the Philippines is a clear provocation of China's sovereignty, and at the same time, it once again highlights its bold and arrogant attitude.
There are two distinct features of the Philippine operation. First of all, the Philippines did not hesitate to use multiple ships to cover a supply ship in an attempt to successfully deliver illegal construction materialsSecond Thomas ReefPhilippine ships to increase the success rate of the island. Secondly, the Philippines chose to dispatch in the early hours of the morning, hoping to take advantage of the cover of night and majorityCoast GuardShip with ChinaCoast GuardCircumvent the wheel, allowing the relatively small hull of the ship to find its way inSecond Thomas Reefopportunities. However, ChinaCoast GuardThe Philippine ship launched an all-out interception, and the Philippine plan finally failed.
Facing ChinaCoast GuardThe Philippine boat "Yunaza May 1" deliberately rammed into ChinaCoast Guardship, this move is more serious than the illegal invasion of the island by the Philippine ship. This shows that the Philippines had already made a plan for a deliberate collision long before the operation, ignoring ChinaCoast Guardof repeated warnings and dissuasions. This kind of decision of the Philippine ship cannot be made easily by a few crew members, and there should be higher-level planning and instructions behind it. This arrogant attitude of the Philippines must arouse our great attention and take countermeasures in a timely manner.
In the face of the Philippines' arrogant moves, we cannot allow them to succeed. If the Philippines is not taught a profound lesson, they may continue to venture into in a similar waySecond Thomas Reef, and even endanger ChinaCoast GuardThe safety of the vessel. Therefore, we need to adjust in timeSecond Thomas ReefDirection of the strategy.
Referring to the measures taken at Scarborough Shoal before, we can consider another break-in by Philippine vesselsSecond Thomas Reefto take a more decisive approach when warnings are ineffective. For example, China, which is armed with high-pressure water cannonsCoast GuardBoats can use high-pressure water cannons to intercept and drive away Philippine ships, which is not only effective, but also avoids the recurrence of deliberate collisions by Philippine ships. Once the Philippine ship is interfered with by high-pressure water cannons, it will not be able to get close to China at allCoast GuardBoat. Such countermeasures would make the Philippines deeply aware of the consequences of challenging China's sovereignty.
It is worth noting that behind the actions of the Philippines is their urgency. Second Thomas ReefThe Philippine ships on board have been dilapidated and precarious because they have not been supplied with reinforcement materials for a long time. The Philippines is desperate to move toSecond Thomas ReefDelivery of construction supplies to reinforce ships, but ChinaCoast Guardof interceptions thwarted their plans. As long as we persist in maintaining such interception actions, sooner or later this "beached" Philippine ship will collapse because it cannot continue repairs, and the Philippines will not be able to get involvedSecond Thomas Reef
The Philippine ship deliberately rammed ChinaCoast GuardThe severity of the ship's actions speaks for itself. This deliberate collision was not an accident in which the crew could not avoid the collision, but a well-planned malicious action. The personnel on board the Philippine vessel should be well aware of the consequences of this operation, and their aim is to allow the supply vessel to enter successfullySecond Thomas Reef, regardless of ChinaCoast GuardHow to dissuade and warn.
We cannot sit idly by in the face of the Philippines' provocative actions. The arrogant and unreasonable behavior of the Philippines has seriously impacted China's sovereignty and security, and we should immediately take a stern response to the Philippines. First of all, we can make a solemn request to the Philippines through diplomatic channels, demanding that the Philippines completely stop its provocative acts against China's sovereignty and assume its responsibility for ChinaCoast GuardThe consequences of the collision of the ship. At the same time, we should fully disclose the Philippines' provocative behavior to the international community, so that more countries can understand the Philippines' arrogant attitude.
Secondly, we can takeLawsmeans to hold the Philippine ship accountable for deliberately ramming ChinaCoast GuardLiability of the ship. Such acts are suspected of endangering public officials and should be based on the relevant onesLawsIt stipulates that the relevant responsible persons shall be investigated for criminal liability. This will send a clear signal to the Philippines that provocations will not be tolerated and permissive.
Finally, we should further strengthen maritime patrols and supply controls to prevent the Philippines from attempting illegal entry again with supply vesselsSecond Thomas Reef。At the same time, we can also consider increasing the number ofSecond Thomas Reefto enhance China's de facto control over sovereignty, making it completely impossible for the Philippines to get its hands on the reef.
In conclusion, the Philippine provocation should not be taken lightly, and we must take immediate steps to counter it. By responding strongly, we will convey to the Philippines and other potential provocateurs China's firm determination to safeguard national sovereignty and security. At the same time, we also need to pay close attention to the development of the situation in the South China Sea, maintain communication with relevant countries, and strive to resolve disputes through peaceful peace negotiations to maintain regional peace and stability.