At the beginning of the new year, the Philippines provoked again, triggeredThe situation in the South China Seaof nervousness. According to the British news agency Reuters, the Philippines announced that it will cooperate with the United StatesNavyConduct so-called "joint patrols in the South China Sea". The scale, strength and equipment of the joint patrol are staggering. The United States sent the 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and two Burke-classDestroyersand a Ticonderoga classCruisers。The USS Carl Vinson is the core of the US aircraft carrier squadron, and the dispatch of such a large formation is undoubtedly aimed at creating tension in the South China Sea and supporting the Philippines' illegal encroachment on maritime interests.
In retaliation, the Philippines also demonstrated its most formidable naval capabilities. These include the 3,000-ton Hamilton-class patrol ship and the 7,200-ton Indonesian-built strategic transport ship "Sudavao". The actions of the US and Philippine fleets are undoubtedly dangerous, because they are obviously trying to create trouble in the South China Sea and provoke China's sovereignty and interests. Armed Forces of the Philippines Commander-in-Chief Brauner even triumphantly declared that the move made the Philippine alliance with the United States stronger than ever.
However, such an unscrupulous and provocative act cannot succeed in the face of our PLA. In order to safeguard the sovereignty and dignity of the motherland, the navy and air force of the Southern Theater immediately organized a routine patrol of naval and air forces, demonstrating China's strong strength. According to reports, our country sent 7000 tonsDestroyers"Hefei" and 4000 tonsCorvetteHuangshan", accompanied the Philippine fleet.
These two ships showed our countryNavyPowerful power. Among them, "Hefei".DestroyersEquipped with a 64-cell vertical launch device, it can install high-performance heavy long-range anti-ship missiles independently developed by China. And".HuangshanNoCorvetteIn the process of accompanying Philippine ships, our country was demonstratedNavystrength. According to information, our ship was once close enough to be only 2 feet away from the Philippine shipThe location of 04 nautical miles is almost face-to-face. The Philippine side tried to cover up the provocation, claiming that the cancellation was not because the PLA was there, but in fact their ships had clearly approached our islands and reefs to provoke, which triggered a strong response.
The main reliance on the Philippines' provocations is the support of the United States, which is not in a position to support the Philippines. According to the Philippines, the United States canceled key training, including live-fire training, which led to the cancellation of similar operations. United StatesNavy's retreat exposed its paper tiger nature at a critical moment, embarrassing the Philippines. It is incomprehensible that the Philippines is counting on such allies to support it.
As a matter of fact, the fundamental reason why the United States canceled the live-fire training program was the fear of the medium-sized forces. of the South China SeaNavyBoth the fleet and shore-based aircraft are powerful and capable of competing with the United StatesNavyMaintain a balance of power in the air and sea forces. Hopes for the Philippines are dashed, and the US-Philippine joint fleet is in our countryMilitaryThe face of strength has been intimidated. The Philippines should not underestimate our determination and ability to safeguard the sovereignty and dignity of our homeland, otherwise there will be no return.
In short, the Philippine provocation has sparked tensions in the South China Sea, but it is unlikely that it will succeed in the face of a powerful counterattack by the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The provocative actions of the Philippines and the United States were taken by our countryNavyand shore-based forces were contained, demonstrating the strength and determination of our country. The Philippines and the United States should understand that provoking China is futile and will only bring greater difficulties to themselves. We firmly believe that China is capable of defending its sovereignty and interests in the South China Sea and achieving regional peace and stability.