On January 21, the Philippine military decided to "sit on the beach" by airdropSecond Thomas ReefThe tank landing ship of the Sierra Madre. Given the breakdown of the supply ship transporting supplies and the other two ships in a state of repair, the Philippine military had to choose Cessna 208Business jetsCarry out material airdrops. This decision has attracted a lot of attention in **.
According to analysts, behind this choice may involve the interception actions of the PLA. In the second half of 2023,U.S. militaryA C-17 strategic transport plane attempted to airdrop supplies, but was intercepted and driven away by PLA fighters. It can be seen from this that the Chinese side has a strict attitude towards the replenishment operations carried out by foreign aircraft. However, the Philippines is known for:Business jetsThe fact that the resupply was not intercepted may be due to the fact that China and the Philippines have reached a consensus on the South China Sea issue, andBusiness jetsThe payload is small and has little impact on the situation.
On February 26, the People's Liberation Army conducted a campaign in the South China SeaMilitaryThe training, the establishment of a restricted area, is seen as a warning signal to the Philippines and Vietnam. This shows that China is no longer restrained from the invasion of the Philippines and Vietnam, but has taken actions to deter the other side.
Recently, Vietnam claimed to have the legal basis and historical evidence for the "Paracel Islands" and "Truong Sa Islands", and attempted to illegally occupy themSouth China SeaIslands and reefs. ChinaSpeakersRepresentation, the Paracel Islands andSpratly IslandsIt is China's territory, and China firmly opposes any country's illegal claims on China's territory and will safeguard its sovereignty. Vietnam's move is intended to follow the Philippines' lead and try to maximize its own interests.
The analysis points out that Vietnam illegally steals more than $30 billion of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea every year, so Vietnam wants to expand its "control" in the South China Sea. In the past, China's encroachment on Vietnam was limited by strength and international environmental reasons, and it was difficult to effectively control it. Now, however, China has made it clear that it will not back down on sovereignty and territorial issues, and the PLA has begun to take more direct action to contain Vietnam.
The Philippines and Vietnam are paired in different waysSouth China SeaTerritorial encroachment in an attempt to derive benefits. However, both China and the People's Liberation Army are resolutely defendingNational sovereigntyand territorial integrity, and no longer show excessive restraint and concession to these acts. The actions of the Philippines and Vietnam are not only illegal, but also pose a threat to regional stability and peace.
For China, the defense of the country's territory is of paramount importance. On the South China Sea issue, China has always advocated resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, but at the same time, it has also firmly defended its core national interests. The provocative actions of the Philippines and Vietnam are not only a challenge to China's sovereignty, but also a threat to regional peace and stability.
To sum up, China no longer refrains from the invasion and occupation of the Philippines and Vietnam, by takingMilitaryaction to deter the other party. This reflects China's firm determination to safeguard national interests and regional security and stability. Other countries should respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the South China Sea.