On 10 December, the Philippines sent several ships to break inSecond Thomas ReefIn the nearby waters, the Chinese coast guard ship intercepted it, but it was deliberately rammed. The next day, the chief of staff of the Philippine military disguised himself as a crew member and boardedSecond Thomas Reefof ships. Thirty-two countries have supported the Philippines and demanded that China refrain from taking drastic measures. The United States has even sided with the Philippines and exerted pressure on China in an attempt to expand disputes in the South China Sea.
China continues to exercise restraint and hopes to resolve the issue through negotiations, but the Philippines' presumptuous behavior has forced China to respond. According to satellite imagery, China has sent 11 ships inSecond Thomas ReefThe lagoon sends an important signal. In addition, ChinaFishing boatsThe increase in the number in the region, as well as the Philippine military reported on ChinaFishing boatsEnterSecond Thomas ReefThe situation in the lagoon and nearby waters also suggests that China is paying close attentionSecond Thomas Reefsituation.
This time the Chinese side sent ships inSecond Thomas ReefDoes the lagoon mean that China is considering reclaiming the sea or towing away Philippine ships?This is a matter of concern to the experts and experts. Based on a survey of the hydrological situation in the area, China may be considering reclamation, especially becauseSecond Thomas ReefThe nearby sea area is favorableReclamation worksof the proceeds. China inSpratly IslandsThree artificial buildings have been built in the areaIslands, if China decides to be inSecond Thomas ReefBuild artificial islands and reefs, then China needs to tow away Philippine ships. Therefore, it was proposed that inSecond Thomas ReefSmall-scale reclamation and stilt houses were built in the vicinity so that Chinese law enforcement officers could be stationed for a long time to monitor the Philippine side's movements.
The support for the Philippines from 32 countries is mainly concentrated in countries that have close ties with the United States. The United States, as an ally of the Philippines, has publicly supported the Philippine side's actions and demanded that China comply with the South China Sea arbitration. The United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, India and the 27 member states of the European Union have also expressed their support for the Philippines and called on China not to take drastic measures. The statements and positions of these countries are closely linked to those of the United States.
The leaders of China and the European Union recently held a dialogue in China, but unexpectedly switched to support the Philippines. This again shows thatInternationalSociety does not have permanent friends. FaceInternational** The unfavorable situation, China will not be troubled, and the Chinese side has made it clear that the threats of these countries are nothing but futile. China resolutely upholds its territorial sovereignty and will not allow any country to create chaos in the South China Sea, let alone allow the US conspiracy to succeed.
In recent years, China-Philippines relations have been tense. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has made mistakes again and again and has constantly provoked China, seriously damaging the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. The Philippines' encroachment and occupation of China's territory in the South China Sea has always been an act that China cannot tolerate. The bottom line for China is,Second Thomas ReefIt will always be China's territory, and the Philippines cannot change this fact.
China has always insisted on resolving disputes through negotiations, but the Philippines' presumptuous moves have forced China to take action. The Philippines has colluded with the United States to try to complicate the South China Sea issue and pose a challenge to China. China will never allow any country to engage in a "first-class" war at China's doorstep, especially since the United States is trying to take the opportunity to contain China's development.
In summary, the relationship between China and the Philippines is constantly strained, and the provocative behavior of the Philippines has forced China to respond. 11 ships sent by China enteredSecond Thomas ReefThe lagoon sends an important signal. China may be considering reclaiming islands and towing away Philippine ships. International** Unfavorable to China, 32 countries strongly support the Philippines, mainly due to the influence of countries that have close ties with the United States. China insists on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and will not be affectedInternationalhaunted. The evolution of China-Philippines relations and China's bottom line are clear and clear, China will not allow any country to create chaos on China's doorstep, and the Philippines cannot change itSecond Thomas ReefIt is always a fact of China.