After the new commander of the Navy Hu Zhongming took office, the South China Sea made his first move, and the United States and the Philippines couldn't laugh?
Recently, tensions have risen in the South China Sea, and the United States seems to be deliberately pushing the Philippines to the fore in an attempt to challenge China by creating trouble in this sensitive waters. In particular, on January 3, the United States and the Philippines announced that they would hold a two-day joint patrol in the South China Sea, a move that took place shortly after the joint patrol last November, which was particularly provocative.
Such frequent military actions signal close strategic cooperation between the United States and the Philippines in an effort to exert pressure on China in the South China Sea. This joint action is not only a symbol of the rapid warming of relations between the two countries, but also a way for both sides to demonstrate their determination to confront China. In fact, the United States has greatly strengthened the armed forces of the Philippines by providing military assistance. Behind this, we can see that the military integration of the United States and the Philippines is accelerating, aimed at targeting China's activities and presence in the South China Sea.
In the face of such provocations, China's response has been decisive and unequivocal. On January 3 and 4, China's Southern Theater moved swiftly, organizing naval and air patrols to closely monitor U.S.-Philippine military operations to ensure that no action crossed the red line. The operation, led by the new Navy Commander Hu Zhongming and Defense Minister Dong Jun, signaled the squadron's readiness to respond to possible conflicts and sent a message to the outside world about China's firm stance on safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The appointment of new Navy Commander Hu Zhongming and Defense Minister Dong Jun is not only a change of leadership in China's Southern Theater, but also a symbol of China's more proactive and decisive military strategy in the South China Sea. Both generals have rich experience in actual combat, and their leadership indicates that the squadron will shift from passive response to active attack, showing China's firm determination to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At the same time, China's chief executive, Wang Yi's warning, demonstrates China's harsh stance on provocations by the United States and the Philippines. Wang Yi made it clear that if the Philippines dares to collude with external forces in an attempt to create trouble in the South China Sea, China will respond resolutely. This is a solemn warning to the United States and the Philippines that the South China Sea is not a place where they can act arbitrarily. China has the determination and ability to defend its core interests, and the United States and the Philippines should think twice before misjudging the situation.
In this complex geopolitical environment, we call on all parties concerned to exercise restraint and rationality, resolve disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoid miscalculations and unnecessary military confrontation. China has always advocated the peaceful settlement of disputes and insisted on seeking a solution to the problem through negotiations. We believe that only by adhering to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and enhancing understanding and cooperation can we jointly resolve differences and promote a more peaceful and stable development of the situation in the South China Sea.