On December 10, the Philippine side sent two shipsCoast GuardThe ship formation, consisting of a ship, an official ship and a transport ship, illegally intruded into our side in disregard of the stern warnings of the Chinese sideSecond Thomas ReefNearby seas. This is not the first provocation by the Philippines, but the responsibility for this incident lies entirely with the Philippines. ChinaCoast GuardThe ship implements on-site control of Philippine vessels in accordance with the law to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
On December 10, the Philippine ship formation made another provocation and illegally intruded on our sideSecond Thomas ReefNearby seas. This is not the first time that the Philippines has provoked in a similar way, but China has always adhered to the rule of law to ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea. The intrusion of the Philippine side is undoubtedly a challenge to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, howeverChina Coast Guard vesselResolutely respond, law enforcement forces are fully able to control itSouth China Sea islands and reefsSurrounding seas. China has always advocated resolving disputes over islands and reefs through peaceful means, rather than by force. Break-inSecond Thomas ReefShip formations in the sea ignored China's warnings and conspired withChina Coast Guard vesselThere was only a scraping incident, and the responsibility for this incident lies entirely with the Philippines.
In the face of provocations by Philippine ships,China Coast Guard vesselThe use of ship-borne water cannons for control demonstrated great strength and determination. This not only avoids the risk of escalating the conflict, but also demonstrates China's commitment to a solutionSouth China Sea islands and reefsThe strategic choice of the problem.
ExpandChina Coast Guard vesselThe provocation against the Philippine ship was responded to by using water cannons, demonstrating China's bottom line and solutionSouth China Sea islands and reefsThe strategic choice of the problem. Compared with the direct use of naval artillery to attack Philippine ships, the use of water cannons is more flexible and controllable. First of all, water cannons, as soft destruction**, do not escalate the conflict, helping to maintain stability and avoid triggering a larger conflict. Secondly, water cannons can restrain each otherCoast GuardThe line of sight of ships and transport vessels, and interfere with each other's electronic equipment, communication equipment and navigation equipment, thereby costing the other side economic and property losses. Most importantly, the use of water cannons can reduce the level of the conflict and ensure that China is dealing with itSouth China Sea islands and reefsThere is still a lot of room for manoeuvre. After all, China's goal is to take it backSouth China Sea islands and reefs, rather than antagonizing the countries of the South China Sea. By adopting this relatively mild approach, China can avoid becoming the target of ** attack and reduce the international community's resolution of ChinaSouth China Sea islands and reefsQuestioning of the problem.
ChinaCoast GuardwithNavyAfter years of development and supplementation, the strength has reached an impressive level. This includes not only the upgrading of warships and equipment, but also the adjustment and development of the organizational structure, so that they will become an important force in safeguarding security and safeguarding national interests in the South China Sea.
Expanding China's de facto control over the South China Sea is inseparable from a strong oneCoast GuardwithNavyStrength. China has demonstrated remarkable strength in the face of various disputes over islands and reefs. In response to changes in the security situation in the South China Sea, China has reorganized its maritime law enforcement forces and established themCoast Guardbureau, and enlargedCoast Guardships andNavyConstruction and armament of ships. ChinaCoast GuardThe equipment strength has increased rapidly, including many high-performance ships, such as the Type 056A light missile frigate andType 022 missile boat, these ships are equipped with powerful firepower and counterattack capabilities. In addition,Chinese NavyDeterrence is also implemented in the surrounding waters, for example,Chinese NavyType 056A light missile frigates andType 022 missile boatOften appears with the PhilippinesCoast GuardConfrontation in the picture. These ships have a strong combat effectiveness, surpassing the PhilippinesNavyof the capital ships. At the same time,Chinese NavyThere are also combat ships such as missile frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers of greater tonnage. Both with the PhilippinesCoast GuardOr with the United StatesNavycomparatively,Chinese NavyAll have huge advantages. China already has de facto control over most of the islands and reefs in the South China Sea, especiallySecond Thomas Reef。Provocations by the Philippines will only put themselves at risk. Therefore, believe in ChinaCoast GuardwithNavyChina, which now has enough strength to solveSouth China Sea islands and reefsIssue. China's bottom line is to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is the card that China has the strength to protect.