The South China Sea has always been taken very seriously by the international community, which has attracted everyone's attention. The South China Sea is rich in resources and has an excellent geographical location, making it seem to be a very attractive place in the eyes of foreigners. Security is a challenge for Taiwan and the islands surrounding the South China Sea. The Philippines sailed an aging ship into the South China Sea in 1999 and has stayed there ever since.
To put it simply, this kind of behavior is an occupation of Chinese territory. The Philippines claims that the vessel is in need of repairs and that under international regulations, the repair vessel can stay on the high seas indefinitely. With this pretext, the Philippines has already occupied part of the territory of the South China Sea. However, there are two sides to everything, and the development of events gradually exceeds the expectations of the Philippines.
Ships are slowly disintegrating, living conditions are difficult, and the Chinese Coast Guard keeps them under close supervision. The Philippines may end up with nothing and go home empty-handed. The Philippines has long harbored a covetous appetite for the South China Sea. To guard against China, the Philippines signed a contract with the United States. If the Philippines encounters any problems, the United States can provide direct support. The Philippines' resources in the South China Sea have also made the United States excited, but the United States has some concerns, because the squadron is strong.
Otherwise, the United States would have taken direct action a long time ago, so why would it support the Philippines, a country of little value?The real start of the Philippine invasion in the South China Sea began with the Sierra Madre, a huge warship built by the United States. During the Second World War, the ship successfully completed its tasks and was of quite good quality. Although the war did not destroy key components of the battleship, in the Vietnam War, the Sierra Madre was also involved.
After the war, the United States had planned to bring the Sierra Madre back for repairs, but found that the hull was so badly damaged that the cost of repairs had exceeded the cost of transportation. Moreover, at that time, the Sierra Madre was also about to be decommissioned. After careful consideration, the United States decided to destroy the ship in its place, and what I didn't use, no one else wanted to use. However, the Philippines stepped up. He told the United States that the Philippine military was willing to buy the Sierra Madre with a reasonable **.
Such a lucrative deal was so attractive that the United States agreed. Since then, this ** has returned to the hands of the Philippines. Although the emaciated camel was bigger than the horse, the Philippines was full of self-confidence after getting the warship, and the United States acquiesced in the Philippines' misdeeds at that time. There is a follow-up to this story. Not long ago, I still remember that at that time, the relationship between the Philippines and China was very tense, and the movement was not small. The Philippine approach was quite vicious, going so far as to suppress the Chinese crew and shoot at them. Such behavior is repeated on TV**.
The dispute between the Philippines and China has two causes. The Philippines feels that its territorial resources are diminishing;Thanks to the support of the United States. As a result, China is in a very difficult situation. At that time, China was not strong enough to confront the Philippines and the United States. Ren'ai Jiao, located at the southeastern tip of the South China Sea, should everyone have heard of it. Although it is not rich in resources, its geographical location is very advantageous.
Second Thomas Reef is not only a natural mining platform that can save equipment costs, but also the surrounding resources are very abundant. In addition to abundant fishery resources, there are also abundant oil and gas resources. Because of its proximity to the South China Sea border, China's defenses here are relatively weak. The Philippines believes that as long as it captures Ren'ai Jiao, it is equivalent to mastering the rich oil and gas resources in the South China Sea. And, because of the proximity to the distance, they can quickly reach the Sierra Madre.
With so many benefits in mind, the Philippine military had a heart-warming idea. They devised a near-perfect plan to sail the Sierra Madre into Second Thomas Shoal, and then use it as a military base to send military personnel to occupy Second Thomas Shoal. It seems that the Philippines has really spotted some loopholes in the world. The Philippines decided to make a bold move, risking a breach of China's border and heading for Second Thomas Shoal.
After a long voyage, they finally reached the island, and then verbally repaired the ship. Thankfully, this practice is internationally recognized, and the Philippine military can stay here indefinitely. When the Chinese side expressed its opinion, the Philippine military responded under the pretext of repairs, making it impossible for anyone to say anything. In the worst-case scenario, China could send troops to Second Thomas Shoal. However, the Philippines is not worried, and they are pinning their hopes on US assistance.
If war breaks out, the Philippines hopes that the United States can intervene directly in the South China Sea, so that perhaps the Philippines can expand its occupation. This wonderful idea inspires a desire to act, and the Philippines has occupied Second Thomas Shoal for 24 years to date. China decided to retaliate by reclaiming the lost islands. When China learned of this, it was indignant that such a small country could dare to have ambitions in the South China Sea.
Moreover, China's warnings are useless, and they do not intend to turn back. Initially, the Chinese Coast Guard sent reconnaissance personnel to conduct reconnaissance on Ren'ai Jiao. At the same time, the Chinese Navy is ready for battle, but the situation is not as serious as expected. After all, the Sierra Madre ship was in tatters, and the skin on its hull was almost gone. The deck was rusty, and the entire ship was almost supported by structural beams. After careful consideration, China found that it could resolve its dispute through a non-belligerent strategy, while also regaining control of Second Thomas Shoal.
China firmly believes that the best policy is to surrender without using force. However, China has also made it clear that the Philippines must bear the costs of its misdeeds. After all, there are Chinese **, and this account must be calculated clearly after all. China has decided to use stratagem against the Philippines, and if the Philippines dares to take advantage of international regulations, China will also make reasonable use of international regulations.
Since the Sierra Madre anchored on the island, China has dispatched a large number of coast guards and soldiers to supervise Second Thomas Shoal. Filipino personnel are not allowed to access resources in the South China Sea region. If the Philippines expresses its opinion, China will prevaricate under the pretext of protecting maintenance personnel. This protects the resources of the South China Sea and undermines the Philippine military's machination. The reason why the Philippines is so desperate to compete for the resources of the South China Sea is because China does not allow it to exploit it, so the Philippines will inevitably not get a good outcome.
With the tangible results of this approach, China began to solve the problem of the Sierra Madre, which was a difficult task. The direct destruction of the Sierra Madre will create opportunities for the United States. China is indeed a little powerless in the face of the United States and the Philippines. Peace-loving China, seeing that the Philippines was dragging its feet and not repairing the ship, decided to solve the problem in a conservative way. If you just sit on the sidelines, the problem will not end. China decided to start with its own strength, taking advantage of the fact that Philippine ships are anchored in China's territorial waters to strengthen its own military. Although it will take time, China has patience and not only that, but China is not dependent on the United States for help. If the United States wants to join the problem, China will need to prepare and compete for a longer time. This approach is the most conservative, but the odds of success are high.
Since the Philippines is unwilling to repair the ship, let the ship never be repaired. Cut off their material supply lines, and when the day comes when the Sierra Madre breaks up, China will move quickly to take down the wrecked ship in one fell swoop. In this way, the initiative in negotiations will be completely in China's hands, and the United States will not be able to do anything.
Speaking of which, the Philippines is undoubtedly asking for its own hardships. Not only did they not get the results they wanted, but they also volunteered to endure difficult living circumstances. Life on a broken ship is very painful, rats and ** diseases have become commonplace, coupled with the hot and humid weather and lack of food, it is difficult for the people on the ship to survive.
Fortunately, China is a peace-loving country that allows food to be delivered to ships, not to mention that China is also capable of providing such assistance. This move not only demonstrates China's humanitarian spirit, but also makes the Filipino people aware of the pain and consequences of their choice. Ensuring the safety of fishermen's lives is China's top priority, and only a stable border can achieve the country's sustainable development. At the moment, the Philippines' extreme attitude will only put itself at a disadvantage. In fact, the Philippines is only a temporary passer-by at Second Thomas Shoal, and has not really acquired the relevant oil and gas resources. Unsurprisingly, this approach is doomed to fail. The Philippines needs to reflect and develop the country by repairing diplomatic relations. In a word, treat others in their own way.
China's strategic location in the South China Sea region means we have a responsibility to protect our homeland. In the face of an increasingly grave situation, China will take appropriate measures to defend its territory and interests. At a time when the world system is in trouble, China must be more determined to defend its interests.
Looking ahead, China will further strengthen its defense of its borders in the South China Sea to ensure the safety of fishermen's lives. We will take all necessary measures to guarantee stability and tranquillity in the border areas. China will not sit idly by, and we will stand by our position and resolutely defend peace and stability in the South China Sea.