Second Thomas Shoal has long been Chinese territory, but the Philippines has been trying to seize it. With the support of the United States, the Philippines has continued to carry out provocative actions in an attempt to reinforce the wrecked ship that is about to disintegrate, and has sent 40 ships. They call themselves the "Christmas Fleet" and are preparing to spend Christmas at Second Thomas Reef and are trying to reinforce the **. China's coast guard is well prepared and determined to defend its territory. The battle to defend Ren'ai Jiao has officially begun.
In order to seize Second Thomas Shoal, the Philippines plans to form a large "Christmas fleet" and send out fishermen at sea and so-called "Christmas Offensive volunteers". The fleet plans to wait for the arrival of other ships in Palawan and then head to Second Thomas Reef together. Not just for Christmas, they also brought a lot of supplies, including food, fresh water, and building materials. The Philippines** explained that this was a "free act" of civil forces and represented "sacred public opinion". The Philippines** initially tried to dissuade the fleet from moving, reminding them not to enter the disputed waters. But the head of the fleet insisted on going to sea, and the Philippines had no choice but to give up interference. The reason why the Philippines has adopted such a rash and aggressive policy is that their ship, which is about to disintegrate, is in danger and can no longer be stationed at Ren'ai Jiao. In order to keep this stronghold, which has no legal basis, the Philippines has taken radical measures and tried to resupply **.
The decision of the Philippines** to forcibly ram into Second Thomas Shoal is a serious violation of international law. On December 10, two Philippine coast guard vessels and one official vessel protected a supply vessel in an attempt to break through the Chinese coast guard blockade. The Chinese Coast Guard intercepted the Philippine side and warned them not to enter the disputed waters, but the Philippine vessel ignored it and deliberately rammed the Chinese Coast Guard vessel in an unprofessional and dangerous manner, causing a scrape. The Philippines bears full responsibility.
China resolutely upholds the territorial sovereignty of Ren'ai Jiao and will take all measures to safeguard its national rights and interests. The Philippines should not try to play with fire**. The Chinese Coast Guard has warned the Philippines that Ren'ai Jiao is Chinese territory. The Philippines' provocative actions will only be met with a resolute Chinese counter-attack. China will never tolerate any act of aggression against its own territory.
The battle to defend Ren'ai Jiao is ongoing, and the Chinese coast guard is determined to defend its territorial sovereignty, and the Philippines' provocative actions will only provoke a counterattack from China. China respects international law and expects the Philippines to handle disputes rationally and resolve territorial disputes through dialogue and negotiation. Any attempt to seize Chinese territory is futile, and the Chinese people will never allow any island or reef to be violated. The Chinese nation is brave and resolute, and we will always defend our territory and safeguard the dignity and interests of the country. Only a peaceful and stable marine environment can provide a solid foundation for the prosperity and development of all countries.
In today's world, no matter which country it is, it should aim for peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit, respect international law and international order, and resolve disputes with an open and inclusive mind. A reasonable and just solution can be found only through dialogue and negotiation for lasting peace. Both China and the Philippines and other countries should abide by such principles and take concrete actions to promote regional prosperity and stability.
As a member of the human family, we should join hands to build a harmonious and beautiful world. After all, disputes between countries are only temporary, and only peace and development are the eternal themes. Both China and the Philippines should keep this in mind and work together for a better future.