A series of major developments in the South China Sea and the Red Sea have recently attracted much attention, which have attracted widespread attention from countries around the world. The series of activities includes China, the Philippines, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Yemen, the Houthis, etc., all of which reflect the complexity and sensitivity of maritime security and geographical environment. This paper sorts out and analyzes this, and makes a preliminary analysis of its causes and effects.
First, let's start with the situation in the South China Sea. The South China Sea is China's exclusive maritime area, and China enjoys indisputable sovereignty and maritime interests over the South China Sea. However, the Philippines and some other countries continue to encroach on China's territory and islands in the South China Sea, which is a red line for China. Recently, a small Philippine fighter plane dropped a batch of supplies over Ren'ai Jiao, an incident that alarmed the Chinese patrol team because the ship was located at Ren'ai Jiao. Chinese maritime patrol vessels have closely monitored and controlled the Philippines and have provided the Philippines with emergency and special daily necessities. However, instead of being grateful, the Philippines** is still viciously incitement, trying to create chaos in the world, bring negative impact to China, and disturb the peace and stability of the South China Sea region. Gan Yu, spokesman for the Chinese Patrol Team, sternly warned the Philippine side that if it does not stop incitement and causing incidents, the Chinese Patrol Force will carry out military operations on "Ren'ai Island" and the surrounding waters to firmly safeguard China's territorial and maritime rights.
Secondly, about the situation in the Red Sea. The Red Sea is a key waterway connecting Asia and Africa, as well as a commercial and maritime hub around the world. Recently, however, there have been many worrying things in the Red Sea. There are reports that Yemen's Houthi groups have carried out two attacks on U.S. warships in the Red Sea, one was hit by U.S. forces, and the other was missing. This is the first direct strike by the Houthis on a US warship, which is a signal of the intensifying conflict in the Red Sea region. Both the United States and the United Kingdom have harshly criticized and launched a counterattack against some of the military equipment of the Houthi forces, resulting in some human and material damage. A spokeswoman for the Houthis said they were providing support to the Palestinian people in Gaza against Israeli incursions. At the same time, he pointed out that the Houthis will provide a safe shipping lane for ships associated with Israel.
Ultimately, let's take Japan as an example. Japan has long been China's maritime rival, especially because of the Diaoyu Islands, which Japan has repeatedly provoked and attempted to encroach on China's territory. Recently, a Japanese fishing boat and several patrol boats illegally intruded into China's Diaoyu Islands and were expelled by the Chinese patrol team with warnings. Gan Yu, a spokesman for the Chinese border police, said that the Diaoyu Islands and related archipelago are part of China's inherent territory, and that Chinese cruisers have carried out legitimate maritime rights protection operations in their own jurisdictions. He called on Japan to immediately cease all illegal acts in order to ensure that such situations would not recur. In addition, Japan is also planning to impose export controls on China, exporting certain precision equipment and precision machinery and equipment to China on the grounds that there is a military danger. Such behavior will inevitably have adverse consequences for the economic development of China and Japan, and thus will bring adverse consequences to Sino-Japanese relations.
Overall, there is a certain degree of tension and instability in the South China Sea, the Red Sea, and the Diaoyu Islands, which include many different countries and institutions. Against this background, we should maintain a sober and rational mind, seek a peaceful and cooperative solution through dialogue and consultation, prevent further aggravation of contradictions and confrontations, and maintain security and stability in the maritime area. At the same time, we also expect that the international community will continue to maintain peace and stability in the region while not interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. Let the sea become a broad platform for friendship and cooperation, rather than a dangerous place for intensifying conflicts.