Recently, the United States has made a high-profile announcement to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea and the Taiwan StraitMilitaryoperation, the purpose of which is to continue provocations on China's doorstep under the pretext of so-called international law. According to reports, the deputy chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Grady, roared in public, saidU.S. militaryOperations in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait will continue. The move took placeU.S. militaryThe ship trespassed on without permissionSecond Thomas ReefSoon after the nearby seas, the arrogance of the United States was fully demonstrated. Currently, the United States claims to have more allies and partners in the South China Sea, claiming that this is a strategic advantage that China does not have. Grady once again noted that the US Department of Defense will provide so-called security assistance to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, and ensure the continuation of this support through the replenishment of funds from the budget.
It is worth noting that since 2023, US provocations on China's doorstep have become more and more unscrupulous. In late November, the U.S. Navy dispatched the USS DDG70 Hopper Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to the western Pacific waters. Immediately after, the LCS-10 GiffordsLittoral combat shipAlso sent toSecond Thomas ReefMaritime operations. Although American politicians are stepping up their contacts with China, the United States does not seem to have any real intention of changing the relationship between China and the United States, but has continued to exacerbate the contradictions. Just when the US side ordered to strengthen the South China Sea and the Taiwan StraitMilitaryAt the time of the operation, the US Navy again sent oneP-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraftCrossing the Taiwan Strait. This aircraft is the main reconnaissance aircraft deployed at the Kadena base, and it has entered the surrounding waters to conduct reconnaissance operations on many occasions in recent times. P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraftThere were a number of encounters with the PLA, including with the J-11Heavy fighterand J-16Heavy fighterof aerial encounters. However,U.S. militaryofP-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraftIt is still in high-intensity operations and has repeatedly crossed the Taiwan Strait. When the United States crosses the Taiwan Strait, the PLA will use naval and air forces to track it and carry out the necessary surveillance, but it cannot directly**. This also illustratesU.S. militaryThe People's Liberation Army does not dare to gamble. P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraftThe operation under the banner of so-called freedom of navigation did not actually enter China's airspace, and the PLA could only drive it away, but not directly. AlthoughU.S. militaryIn each process of being driven away by the PLA, it did not gain the upper hand or gain anything, but the United States is still on the edge of the test, becauseU.S. militaryThe People's Liberation Army does not dare to gamble. After all, China and the United States are both nuclear-armed powers, and the two countries will not easily exchange fire.
The United States has continuously strengthened its presence in the South China Sea and the Taiwan StraitMilitaryAction has become a reality. Against this backdrop, how should China respond?
First, China could set up a restricted area for military exercises to be conducted in the far waters of the Western PacificMilitaryXi, and send warships to respond. This can send a clear signal to the US side that China is determined and able to safeguard its own interests. Through public demonstrations of military exercises, it is necessary to show the world that China is strongMilitaryStrength, against the United StatesMilitaryRespond to threats and stabilize the region.
Second, China can strengthen cooperation and communication with neighboring countries. While the United States continues to escalate regional tensions, China can increase cooperation and communication with neighboring countries to win more allies and support. Through strengthening cooperation, we will jointly respond to US provocations and maintain regional peace and stability.
In addition, China can make its position clear to the international community through diplomatic channels and seek support from the international community. China's actions are seen as legitimate actions to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and should be expressed to the international community through diplomatic channels and won the understanding and support of the international community. With the support of the international community, China can increase its voice and influence on the international stage and safeguard its core interests.
Finally, China can strengthen itselfMilitaryThe development of strength. Aircraft carriersConstruction, equipment upgrades andMilitaryTechnological innovation and other efforts can provide China with a more powerfulMilitaryConfidence to ensure that the country has sufficient countermeasures in the face of external threats. At the same time, strengthenMilitaryThe development of power can also help the United States recognize the risks and costs of provocation against China, thereby maintaining stability and balance between the two sides.
In short, in the face of the United States' intensified efforts in the South China Sea and the Taiwan StraitMilitaryaction, China should respond in a calm and rational manner. Through reasonable and flexible measures, China will safeguard national interests and ensure regional stability, so that China will become an important force in maintaining peace and security. Only with firm will and adequate preparation to respond to US provocations can China demonstrate its strength and self-confidence in the regional and international arena.