The Philippines' provocative actions appear very stupid and ignorant on the South China Sea issue. They miscalculated China's determination and strength, believing that their actions would be supported by the international community and China would back down. However, the Philippines' provocation has not only provoked condemnation and counterattack from China, but has also caused them to face serious consequences. They thought they could rely on the backing of the United States to confront China, but they ignored the strength of the Chinese coast guard and its firm stance on national sovereignty.
In response to the Philippine provocations, the China Coast Guard has taken modest countermeasures, using water cannon sprays and sonic dispersal to stop the abuses by Philippine vessels. China's counterattack was both moderately strong and saved a certain amount of face for the Philippines, demonstrating China's calmness and restraint as a great power. The Philippines has failed to realize that their challenge to China is self-defeating and will only bring more losses and humiliation to itself.
The provocative actions of the Philippines have seriously violated China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and caused serious damage to China-Philippines relations. China will not sit idly by and must take strong measures to respond to the Philippines' provocative behavior and teach them a profound lesson. If the Philippines dares to expel the Chinese ambassador, China can also take similar measures, expelling the Philippines diplomatically**, strengthening economic and trade sanctions against the Philippines, and punitive measures in other aspects. With tough countermeasures, China will send a clear signal to the Philippines that provocative actions against China will not benefit them and will only cost them dearly.
In addition to the above-mentioned countermeasures, China can also use the broken Philippine ships on Ren'ai Shoal to forcibly demolish them, and closely monitor Philippine ships to limit their range of activities. In this way, we can effectively weaken the Philippines' provocative capabilities and make them pay more. After all, the Philippine ships are just some broken ships, which cannot be compared with the Chinese ships at all, and their collision behavior will only be self-inflicted.
The Philippines tried to counter China by borrowing the power of the United States, but they miscalculated the will and capabilities of the United States. While the United States has been trying to sow discord in the South China Sea, China will not be intimidated by American threats. The Philippines is counting on the United States to protect them, but they ignore that China is a staunch force for peace and stability in the South China Sea. China has the ability to maintain strategic focus on the South China Sea issue, and will not give the United States any opportunity to intervene, and any military provocation will not succeed.
China has always advocated resolving disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and consultation and maintaining regional peace and stability. The Philippines should realize that China is a responsible power and will not use force to settle disputes. China is willing to work with the Philippines to promote the settlement of maritime issues, but only on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
It is incomprehensible that the Philippines has underestimated not only China's strength and determination, but also the opposition of the international community. They should know that they will not die if they do not die. China will not sit idly by and must take tough measures in response to the Philippines' provocative behavior. By expelling Philippine diplomats**, tightening economic and trade sanctions, and taking a heavy-handed approach to Philippine vessels, China can send a clear message to the Philippines and the international community that there will be a price to be paid for provocations against China. At the same time, China should firmly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation. I believe that with China's strength and wisdom, China will be able to properly handle the disputes in the South China Sea and make the South China Sea a peaceful and stable maritime area.