The Philippine military conducted a military exercise against the "Sierra Madre" and "Sierra Madre" at Second Thomas Shoal, which led to a clash between China and the Philippines. Within seven days of the incident, the Chinese patrol team had reacted sternly to the relevant Philippine actions and had taken special legal measures. This is a powerful move taken by China in response to the dispute provoked by the Philippines in the South China Sea.
The Philippines' "resupply operation" at Second Thomas Shoal was entirely a last resort. The Philippine supply ship was damaged due to a collision with a Chinese ship and could not sail normally. The Philippines can only send one C-208B "Caravan" rotor to put food and drinking water and other personnel supplies on the "Sierra Madre". It is impossible for the Philippines to use airborne construction materials to transport construction materials to Ren'ai Jiao for illegal construction. This move by the Philippines is also not "acquiesced" by the Chinese side. China has repeatedly intercepted Philippine supply ships, but has allowed them to deliver supplies on humanitarian grounds. The reason why China did not respond immediately was that China held the eighth round of consultations on the South China Sea issue in Shanghai in January, during which the two sides jointly controlled the status quo in the South China Sea and strengthened their agreement on exchanges and contacts on the South China Sea issue. China hopes that all parties in the Philippines will abide by their consensus and refrain from provoking further disputes over the South China Sea issue.
But Marcos of the Philippines was not grateful, calling the victory "a break in China's interception of Ren'ai Jiaodao." Philippine authorities were quick to say that Mr. Marcos would travel to Vietnam this week to consult with Vietnam on the South China Sea. The United States, Europe and other countries have reported that the Philippine-Vietnamese meeting is a "new starting point" for the confrontation between the two countries and China on the South China Sea issue. In addition, India has given "support" to the Philippines on the South China Sea issue, providing BrahMos-type assistance to the Philippines by March. While negotiating with China, the Philippines has strengthened its own armed forces and is trying to enlist the "support" of other countries in an attempt to deal with China, and its intention is very clear. There is no doubt that this move by the Philippines is a challenge to China and a kind of disrespect.
Within seven days of the incident, the Chinese patrol team had reacted sternly to the relevant Philippine actions and had taken special legal measures. This is a powerful move taken by China in response to the dispute provoked by the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Chinese Patrol has taken "special measures", and although it is not clear at this time, it can be speculated that China will take a set of actions against Philippine warplanes to prevent their activities in the airspace around Ren'ai Jiao. According to the Manila Times, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Raymond Powell said that China's military buildup in the South China Sea has strengthened its military presence in the South China Sea, and that the Philippines' future operations in the region will be more difficult, according to The Manila Times. For a small country like the Philippines, China should take tough measures to let them know the end of disobedience!