In an incident not so long ago,Two mainland fishermen suffered a tragedy while carrying out their daily operations, and their lives were forever frozen in the waters between Xiamen and Kinmen. This incident quickly intensified the long-standing tensions between the two sides of the strait and became a new focus of controversy. The Coast Guard on the other side of the strait has taken a hardline stance, and instead of showing any remorse, it has further exacerbated the rhetoric.
Against this background, the mainland side made a clear and firm response. The coast guard department announced that it will carry out regular law enforcement patrols in the Xiajin watersThis decision is undoubtedly a direct response to the behavior of the other side. On the first Monday of the announcement, four mainland coast guard vessels reportedly began patrolling the waters around the islands of Kinmen and Matsu.
This move is clearly intended to demonstrate the dominance of the mainland in this region, as well as the attitude to the events that have taken place. The response of the other side seems to be to reduce the impact of this action by various means. They have tried to weaken the mainland's actions by designating the patrol area of mainland coast guard ships into so-called "no-and-restrict" zones, and even sent a specious message by **, suggesting that the mainland does not want the situation to escalate further.
However, this practice did not have the desired effect. On the contrary,Based on data from the marine vessel response system and the movements of fishermen, the mainland's coast guard vessels and fishing vessels seem to have completely ignored the so-called "Xiajin-Jin" line.
In addition, there is evidence released by the other side of the shore that mainland fishing vessels are operating in the waters near Kinmen Island, less than a kilometer from the coastline. This is not only a challenge to the Coast Guard on the other side, but also a question of its capabilities. The performance of the Coast Guard on the other side has been described as "cowering in the harbor and not daring to go out", which is undoubtedly a caricature of their ability.
In an editorial in the Global Times, experts were quoted as pointing out that the mainland's series of actions were not untargeted. The statement of denial of the Xiamen-Jin Line and its law enforcement powers over the waters is in fact an exercise of sovereignty. This shows that the mainland has absolute dominance in law enforcement operations in this region, and the Coast Guard on the other side has almost no chance of winning in this contest, both in terms of law and strength.
Experts believe that with the normalization of the mainland coast guard's patrols, this is not only a deterrent to the other side, but also an indication of possible scenarios in the futureMainland coast guard vessels have greater freedom to act, and can even take more direct action to take a stand if necessary
In this contest, the attitude of the mainland side is clear. By expanding the scope of inspections, it was even proposed to include Penghu in the inspection areaThe mainland has sent a clear signal to the other side: There will be no concessions on this issue. This attitude is not only a response to current events, but also a prevention of various challenges that may arise in the future.
In this regard, some netizens said:
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Against this backdrop, the mainland coast guard responded by deciding to carry out regular law enforcement patrols in the Xiajin waters, a decision that marks a firmer position on the mainland's sovereignty in this area. And the other side seems to be trying to pass the cartography and **,Creating the illusion that mainland coast guard vessels patrol outside its so-called "prohibited and restricted zones" in an attempt to gain international sympathy and support.
In reality, however, fishermen and coast guard vessels on the mainland did not follow the so-called "Xia-Jin Line" on the other side of the riverThis can be clearly seen from the data of the marine vessel response system compiled by netizens and the activity trajectory of mainland fishermen. On the mainland, some netizens compared this kind of action to a "father" teaching an "unfilial son", although this image metaphor has a certain emotional color, but also reflects the people's support for safeguarding sovereignty and righteous actions.
There is no shortage of rational voices on the other side of the strait, and some politicians have realized that the mainland's action this time is actually a legal battle aimed at clarifying the control of the maritime area. Sadly, these voices do not seem to have made it into the mainstream. Some of the actions on the other side, such as proposals to expand the scope of inspections to Penghu, are clearly testing the mainland's bottom line. However, such a move will only sharpen the contradictions between the two sides of the strait.
The mainland side is clearly aware that what is needed for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is not only a tough response, but also strategic patience and wisdomEnsure that while maintaining their own sovereignty, they also leave the possibility for future improvement. As the incident unfolded, there were various voices on the other side of the network, but it is not difficult to see that the vast majority of voices were disappointed and dissatisfied with the current situation.
The attitude seems to be more rigid and shows no signs of compromise or reflection. In this case,The mainland's strategy may also change, and it is not ruled out that the scope of inspections will be further expanded, so as to increase pressure on the cross-strait policy and make the other side understand that the calm of the strait is not up to them unilaterally.
In this battle at sea without gunpowder, every move is about sovereignty and dignity. Some provocative acts on the other side of the strait are undoubtedly testing the mainland's bottom line, and the mainland has shown through concrete actions that any act of violating sovereignty will be resolutely responded. In this context, how the future maritime situation develops will be a link that cannot be ignored.
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