Your attention is my motivation, and your support is the direction we are heading. Follow me and you can see my latest article, recently, the situation in the South China Sea has been tense again, and the Philippines has been constantly provoking China and violating the waters adjacent to China's Scarborough Shoal in defiance of international regulations. In response, the China Coast Guard has not only escalated its countermeasures, but also received a cautious response from the US military. This article examines the motivation of the Philippine ship for its forcible incursion into Scarborough Shoal, the countermeasures taken by the Chinese Coast Guard, and the attitude of the U.S. military, and analyzes the impact of this incident on regional stability in the South China Sea.
Recently, the Philippines' transboundary behavior in the waters near Scarborough Shoal has increased significantly. The Philippines chose to provoke during the Chinese New Year, apparently on purpose, in an attempt to gain more benefits in the South China Sea and blame China for the escalation of the situation. The Philippine side's actions have been supported by the United States, and the two countries have frequently conducted joint patrol operations, which have heightened tensions in the South China Sea.
The Philippine ship's forcible intrusion into Scarborough Shoal is not only a challenge to China's sovereignty, but also a means for the Philippine side to try to smear China's image in the international community. In the aftermath, the Philippines dismissed the Chinese coast guard's lawful law enforcement actions as "dangerous exercises" in an attempt to divert public criticism from the Philippines. However, the China Coast Guard is well aware of the Philippines' calculations, resolutely defends national sovereignty, and will never allow the Philippines to cross the red line.
In the face of provocations by the Philippine side, the China Coast Guard has carried out rights protection and law enforcement activities in waters under China's jurisdiction in accordance with the law, and resolutely upheld national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. In accordance with the law, the China Coast Guard has taken measures such as controlling shipping routes and forcing people to leave, and has severely responded to the illegal intrusion of Philippine vessels. The professionalism and efficient operation of the China Coast Guard have prevented the Philippine side from succeeding in its "small calculations".
In addition to stepping up patrol monitoring of islands and reefs in the South China Sea, the China Coast Guard has also upgraded its countermeasures. The PLA's Southern Theater organized naval and air forces to conduct routine patrols and issued a message on the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, indicating that the PLA is always on alert and resolutely defends national sovereignty. This move not only sends a warning to the Philippines to stop its dangerous behavior that undermines peace and stability in the South China Sea, but also sends a strong signal to the United States and other countries that covet China's sovereignty.
In the face of the strong posture of the Chinese coast guard, the US military did not dare to act rashly. During the second US-Philippine joint patrol operation, the Chinese coast guard's countermeasures changed the US plan, and even the US aircraft carrier that was originally planned to participate in the joint flight operation took refuge. During the third joint patrol operation, the attitude of the US military was not as "high-profile" as that of the Philippines, and it did not "stand out" for the Philippine side.
This shows the hardline attitude of the Chinese coast guard and the vigilant patrol actions of the PLA in the southern theater, and makes the US military realize the serious consequences of violating the law and provoking China. The determination and strength displayed by the squadron have effectively curbed the militarization of the United States and the Philippines in the South China Sea and maintained regional peace and stability.
The incursion of Philippine ships into Scarborough Shoal has sparked tensions in the South China Sea, but the Chinese Coast Guard has successfully curbed the Philippine provocation through lawful law enforcement and escalation of countermeasures. At the same time, the strong posture of the squadron also made the US military act cautiously and realize the serious consequences of violating China's sovereignty. Only by maintaining a high degree of vigilance and a firm stance can we maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. To the Philippines and its supporters, we must make it clear to them that China will never tolerate any infringement of its sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Only through the resolution of disputes in a fair and reasonable manner can regional peace and prosperity be truly achieved.
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