Three official vessels of the Philippine Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Agency (AFA) broke into the property on the night of Dec. 9South China SeaScarborough Shoal is adjacent to the sea. The break-in was in ChinaCoast GuardOccurs after the ship imposed control measures on Philippine vessels cruising near Scarborough Shoal. ChinaCoast GuardDecisive action was taken to fire water cannons at the Philippine vessels, and the three vessels were successfully intercepted and driven away. However, this interception did not calm down the Philippines, and they turned out to be in the South China Sea againSecond Thomas ReefDirection provokes trouble.
Philippine ships not only invaded the island, but also tried to ram ChinaCoast GuardBoat. According to ChinaCoast GuardThe authoritative bulletin issued at 5:43 a.m. on December 10, 2 ships in the PhilippinesCoast GuardBoats, 1 official ship and 1 replenishment vessel attempted to doSecond Thomas ReefIllegally "sitting on the beach"** to transport construction materials. ChinaCoast GuardImplement control over them in accordance with laws and regulations. However, less than 3 hours later, ChinaCoast GuardIt was again released that at 06:39 a.m. on December 10, the Philippine boat "Yunaza May 1" deliberately rammed with ChinaCoast GuardShip, ChinaCoast GuardRepeated solemn warnings were ineffective. The deliberate ramming of the incident has made the behavior of the Philippine ship even more serious, and it is no longer just an ordinary island invasion operation.
In this operation, the Philippine ships chose to go out in the early hours of the morning. In the wee hours of the morning,Second Thomas ReefThe sun has not yet risen, so the Philippines wants to use the cover of night to pass through with ChinaCoast GuardThe ship rotates around to give small supply ships a chance to enterSecond Thomas Reef。However, ChinaCoast GuardWithout giving them any chance, they launched an all-out interception of these Philippine ships. Eventually, the ship was not able to enterSecond Thomas Reef。And shockingly, in the face of ChinaCoast GuardThe Philippine ship actually hit China directlyCoast GuardBoat. The impact was not accidental, but deliberate. The nature of this incident is even more serious and cannot be ignored.
Philippine ships deliberately rammed ChinaCoast GuardThe ship's behavior is extremely dangerous and endangers ChinaCoast GuardThe life safety of the crew. ChinaCoast GuardIn the briefing, it was clearly stated that the Philippine ships ignored ChinaCoast Guard's many solemn warnings, in the deliberate impact on ChinaCoast GuardThe process of the ship caused scratches. The gravity of this collision cannot be ignored, and it shows the hostility and arrogance of the Philippine vessels.
Philippine ships deliberately rammed ChinaCoast GuardThe behavior of the ship is not the individual actions of the crew, but the result of careful planning and decision-making. Philippine ships had planned such a rampage before the operation began, if it was attacked by ChinaCoast GuardThey did not hesitate to let the replenishment ship successfully enter by rammingSecond Thomas Reef。This deliberate act of collision is against ChinaCoast GuardIt is a blatant affront to China's sovereignty.
In the face of the arrogant behavior of Philippine ships, China should change its approachSecond Thomas ReefDirection of the strategy. If the Philippines is not taught a profound lesson, they are likely to continue to force their way in this waySecond Thomas Reef, and endanger nearby ChinaCoast GuardThe safety of the vessel. We can learn from China since the Scarborough Shoal incidentCoast Guardexperience, timely measures to intercept Philippine ships. For example, most of ChinaCoast GuardThe ships are equipped with high-pressure water cannons, which can more clearly intercept and drive away Philippine ships, and also prevent Philippine ships from deliberately ramming China againCoast GuardThe incident of the ship took place. By doing this, we can show the Philippines that China is being demonstratedCoast Guardto safeguard China's sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.
Philippine vessels continue to challenge China's sovereignty, a clear example of which is the increasing frequency of their incursions into the island. This suggests that the Philippines is challenging China's sovereignty in the South China Sea, and ChinaCoast GuardMeasures have also been taken resolutely to safeguard national interests. ChinaCoast GuardThe interception and dispersion of Philippine vessels has effectively protected China's territorial and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
In the face of the Philippines' continued provocations, China should continue to stick to its principles and take tougher actions in response. By continuing to intercept and drive away Philippine ships, ChinaCoast GuardIt can show the Philippines its determination and strength, and let the Philippines know that China will not tolerate any infringement of national interests.
At the same time, China should also be more active in promoting its positions and actions in the international arena. By sending a clear message to the international community, China can garner more support and understanding, and more international cooperation for its position on the South China Sea.
The most important thing is that China should continue to strengthen its own capacity building and upgradingNavywithCoast Guardequipment and training level. Only with strong capabilities can China better respond to the challenges posed by countries such as the Philippines to sovereignty in the South China Sea.
All in all, the provocative behavior of the Philippines is rightSouth China SeaSovereignty poses a threat, but ChinaCoast GuardAct resolutely to safeguard national interests. China should continue to uphold its principles, take tougher actions to respond to the Philippines' provocations, and strengthen its own capacity building to safeguard its sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.