Recently, the South China Sea has once again become the focus of international attention. On the South China Sea issue, the Philippines has frequently carried out provocative actions, rammed with Chinese coast guard law enforcement vessels, and illegally entered Chinese waters, which has aroused widespread discussion and reflection.
According to the Chinese Coast Guard's WeChat, two Philippine coast guard ships, one official ship and one supply ship recently illegally entered the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao in China's Nansha Islands without China's approval. This action once again highlights the Philippines' provocation against China's sovereignty. Unlike in the past, the China Coast Guard has adopted more stringent "control measures" this time. This shift in measures shows that China has reached the threshold of tolerance and is no longer tolerant of the Philippines' provocations.
The Philippines confronted the Chinese Coast Guard in a provocative operation near Scarborough Shoal. While the Chinese coast guard used water cannons to drive them away, the Philippines claimed to have been subjected to multiple Chinese water cannon shots, claiming that it had affected the health of the crew. However, compared to the self-defense** that the Chinese Coast Guard is equipped with, this means of eviction is nothing at all. The Chinese coast guard has exercised restraint, but the Philippines seems to be unable to understand the way to "restraint" and has instead escalated its provocations, even ramming the Chinese coast guard law enforcement vessel.
In fact, this is not the first time the Philippines has carried out provocative actions. As early as October this year, the Philippine non-governmental organization "Atinito" advocated sending gifts to the Philippine military, including members of the Philippine Marine Corps who illegally occupied China's Ren'ai Jiao. This incident shows that the Philippines has long made provocation of China's sovereignty a daily agenda.
The provocative actions of the Philippines have once again drawn the attention of the international community. U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Carlson publicly supported the Philippines and condemned China's actions in the South China Sea, which undoubtedly gave the Philippines the false impression that it had the approval of the United States, and continued to carry out frequent provocative actions. However, China does not need to worry too much about these "clowns". We believe that the China Coast Guard has a high degree of professionalism and response capabilities, and can effectively safeguard China's interests and security in the South China Sea. Compared to the self-defense** equipped by the Chinese Coast Guard, the Philippine ships are simply weak and have nothing to fear.
Importantly, China will continue to firmly defend its sovereignty and interests in the South China Sea. The provocative actions of the Philippines will only lead to their further isolation and will also reveal their absurdity. These provocations will not change China's determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, but will strengthen China's determination to defend its legitimate claims in the South China Sea.
The resolution of the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties to achieve long-term stability and prosperity through dialogue and cooperation. China has always advocated the settlement of disputes in the South China Sea through peaceful means, and is willing to work with neighboring countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. In the future, China will continue to promote the building of a more open and inclusive governance mechanism in the South China Sea, provide more opportunities for cooperation among countries in the region, and jointly enjoy the development dividends brought by the South China Sea.
In short, the South China Sea issue is a complex issue that requires the joint efforts of all parties to resolve it. China has always adhered to its sovereignty and interests in the South China Sea and taken measures to safeguard its own interests. The provocative actions of the Philippines will only further isolate them and will not achieve any substantive results. We look forward to all parties achieving peace and prosperity in the South China Sea through dialogue and cooperation.