As the Philippines continues to provoke China, tensions in the South China Sea are growing. Recently, an action in the Philippines has attracted widespread attention and controversy. A staff officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and a commander of the Western Command managed to land in China by disguising themselves as civilians at the risk of being discoveredSpratly IslandsofSecond Thomas Reef。This action caused a sensation around the world, and the Philippine side was even proud of it, and publicized the incident in a high-profile attempt to instill their "glory" in the Philippine people. However, such dishonorable behavior can only be seen as a political show.
First of all, it can be seen from ** that the Philippines is inSecond Thomas ReefThe ships that ran aground illegally were in such bad condition that they were almost collapsing. The ship is in the faceTyphoonWhen the weather is bad, it is likely to fall apart immediately. This exposes the Philippine pairSecond Thomas ReefThey can even use this unmaintained vessel as a political tool.
The Philippine provocation has also been echoed by the Chinese side. ChinaCoast GuardControl measures have been put in place for the Philippine ship Kalayaan, which is carrying construction supplies, while special arrangements have been made for the Yunaza May 1, which is carrying food and other household items in the Philippines. This shows China's firm position on the South China Sea issue, and safeguarding its own rights and interests cannot be ignored. The provocation of the Philippines was met with by ChinaCoast GuardIn response, they intercepted Filipino ships using water cannons, which were quite powerful water cannons that could overturn them. The Philippine military and police could only hide in the cabin and did not dare to come out, showing their timidity and attitude towards the Chinese sideCoast Guardof fear.
As the situation escalated, the Philippines tried to take more aggressive action. They dispatched four ships and attempted to:Second Thomas ReefDelivery of building materials. The Philippines is trying to attract China by attacking the West with its rhetoricCoast GuardThe main force occupies the commanding heights. However, ChinaCoast GuardThrough coordinated cooperation, under the precision strike and suppression, the Philippine attempt was successfully repelled. PhilippinesCoast GuardThe ship was destroyed by water cannons, and the ship's radar, communication equipment, and navigation equipment were all destroyed.
The Philippines' intentions are obvious, they are trying to force China to act, and then play pathos in front of the international community. The Philippines even threatened to list the Chinese ambassador as "persona non grata", an act that actually reverses black and white, and the wicked sue first. However, the Philippines should be clear that such an act will only further escalate tensions between the two countries and have serious consequences. If relations between the two countries deteriorate further, the Philippines will be the biggest loser. On the South China Sea issue, the Philippines does not have the ability to participate in the great power game, and their provocations will only make itself an outcast.
In short, the Philippines' provocative behavior against China has attracted widespread global attention. China has always maintained a firm stance on the South China Sea issue, responding to the Philippines' provocations through water cannons and other means. The Philippine move can only be seen as a political show, and they are trying to gain domestic and foreign support through such behavior, however, such behavior will only increase tensions between the two countries, and the Philippines can only end up as cannon fodder in the great power game. Under the current circumstances, we hope that the Philippines will face the problem calmly, engage in dialogue and consultation with China, resolve disputes in a peaceful manner, and maintain regional stability and security.