Recently, the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" reported that the United States plans to provide "suggestions" for the Philippines to sit on the beach on China's Ren'ai Jiao. This move not only exacerbated tensions in the South China Sea, but also sparked tensions between China, the United States and the Philippines. This article will delve into the reasons why the Philippines is beached at Second Thomas Shoal and the strategic impact of the incident on the situation in the South China Sea.
The Philippine Sierra Madre has been beached at Second Thomas Shoal for more than 20 years, and at first the Philippine side tried to take de facto control of our territory, but over the years, they have found themselves in a dilemma. Today, the Sierra Madre is in a worrying situation, with both the ship and its crew on the verge of collapse. Without further action, all the efforts of the Philippines will be in vain.
China has long conducted high-intensity patrols near Second Thomas Shoal, creating a tight cordon that Philippine ships cannot breach. At the same time, China has carried out a large number of permanent defense projects in the South China Sea, and any wrongdoing by the Philippines in the face of the powerful Chinese navy is self-inflicted. The Philippines had no choice but to turn to the United States for help. However, the United States is also troubled by China's defenses in the South China Sea.
The Philippines** seems to be more concerned about the condition of the vessel than the crew. The Sierra Madre crew was exposed to harsh conditions for a long time, huddled in the dark corners of the ship under the scorching summer sun, waiting for the sun to set. Lack of external supplies and daily dependence on fish for subsistence leads to chronic malnutrition and rapid deterioration of health. The persistence of these crew members is admirable, but unfortunately, their persistence has no practical significance, but has made China.
Since the Philippine Sierra Madre landed at Second Thomas Shoal, China has stepped up its strategic deployment efforts in the South China Sea, and has successfully controlled far more territory in the South China Sea than ever before. The Philippines' presumptuous actions have fueled a sense of urgency in China, which has accelerated its military buildup in the South China Sea. Today, China's strategic deployment in the South China Sea is proceeding in an orderly manner and has won the attention of the international community.
China has carried out sand blowing reclamation projects in the South China Sea and has built a large sea haven on Mischief Reef. This haven not only has an airport that can meet the needs of large aircraft to take off and land, but also has a port that can dock 10,000 tons**. These islands and reefs are like China's unsinkable aircraft carriers, forming a great wall of China's offensive and defensive seas, forming a huge strategic deterrent to potential hostile countries.
China's determination and confidence in upholding its territorial integrity are unshakable. Philippine ships may hold out for 10 or 20 years, but China can wait hundreds or more for the return of this territory. China has always firmly believed in the sanctity of territory, which is not only a slogan, but also a guide to action. The Philippines and the United States underestimated China's determination and confidence in defending its territorial integrity, and they thought China would back down on the South China Sea issue, but they were wrong.
The Philippines' beaching on Ren'ai Jiao has sparked tensions between China, the United States and the Philippines and heightened tensions in the South China Sea. However, the Philippines' ** is only a small episode in China's strategic deployment, and China's determination and confidence in upholding territorial integrity will be unshakable. China's breakthrough in the South China Sea has made the country stronger, while also increasing its influence in the international community.