Recently, the South China Sea has been turbulent, and China's actions have become more and more eye-catching. Sister Lan feels that this is not only a subtle change in the situation in the South China Sea, but also a profound adjustment of the regional security pattern.
First, the Chinese coast guard placed a barrier at the entrance to the scarborough shoal lagoon, directly challenging the Philippine operation. The emergence of these floating barriers is undoubtedly a major change in the situation in the South China Sea. The Philippines, for its part, blamed the barriers as an attempt to restrict their movements.
Second, the Philippine Coast Guard vessels' electronic signals are frequently out of order, which means that Philippine ships may be in danger of losing contact. The failure of the AIS signal not only puts the Philippine ship in a possible mess, but also makes coordination at sea more difficult. The Philippine side suspects that this is China's electronic interference with them, which has further exacerbated tensions between the two sides.
Finally, the PLA's activities in the South China Sea have increased significantly, which directly demonstrates China's resolute attitude towards safeguarding sovereignty in the South China Sea. In addition to coast guard vessels, PLA destroyers have also appeared frequently, showing that the Chinese side is paying great attention to the situation in the South China Sea.
Sister Lan deeply feels that China's attention to the situation in the South China Sea has increased significantly, which also implies that the security situation in the South China Sea is undergoing fundamental changes. The Philippines, with the support of the United States, continues to provoke worrisomely. China's resolute response shows its strong determination to safeguard its national interests.
Since the beginning of this year, the Philippines has escalated its provocative behavior in the South China Sea, and China has made clear its position on safeguarding its sovereignty in the South China Sea. Tensions around Scarborough Shoal are even more fraught. The encirclement of Scarborough Shoal by at least 44 Philippine fishing boats has seriously threatened regional stability and security.
The nature of the struggle between China and the Philippines has also changed radically. The past "cultural fight" can no longer meet the needs of both sides, and with the intensification of Philippine actions, the contradictions between China and the Philippines have gradually escalated. The frequent presence of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has sent a clear signal to the outside world that any challenge to sovereignty in the South China Sea will be resolutely countered by China.
The tension in the South China Sea has reached a point where it cannot be ignored, and if the Philippines continues to take aggressive actions, it will inevitably lead to even more serious consequences. China has also demonstrated its firm determination to safeguard its national interests, and any violation of sovereignty in the South China Sea will be severely cracked down. It is hoped that the two sides can resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.