Recently, the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet released a set of eye-catching **, showing the B-52H bombers of the 5th Bomber Wing of the U.S. Air Force, as well as the "Super Hornet" and "Hawkeye" aircraft of the 11th Carrier-based Aircraft Wing of the U.S. Navy, flying in formation over the South China Sea with the "Theodore Roosevelt" aircraft carrier. This move shows that the US Navy is supporting the Philippines in some way, which has aroused widespread concern in the international community.
The operation comes against the backdrop of the recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea. A series of clashes in the South China Sea between the Chinese Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard have reportedly heightened tensions in the region. In this context, the statements and actions of the United States have attracted much attention.
In U.S. political circles, some Republican lawmakers have emphasized U.S. support for the Philippines. Senator Eric Schmidt, Republican of Missouri, suggested that the United States should use the legal basis of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty to support the Philippines in countering China's aggression in the South China Sea. This suggestion has sparked extensive discussion and attention.
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Carlson said the U.S. stands with the Philippines and "supporters of international law" in supporting the Philippines in defending its rights and interests in the South China Sea. In addition, U.S. spokesman Robert Miller said that China's actions disregard the security and international law of the Philippines, which was condemned by the United States.
However, a statement by Marcos in the Philippines has brought uncertainty to the situation. He said the recent collision in the South China Sea did not trigger the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, which means the Philippines** is not seeking U.S. military support. This statement made the statements of the United States and the military seem embarrassing, and also hinted that the attitude of the Philippines may not be as expected by the United States.
The dispatch of the US Navy's aircraft carrier group is undoubtedly a major response to the situation in the South China Sea. This action sends a clear signal to China and other countries about the influence and geopolitical position of the United States in the region. However, with the statement of the Philippines**, this action may trigger more questions and disputes, and the development of the situation in the South China Sea is still full of uncertainty.
As a result, international attention to the situation in the South China Sea will continue, with all parties closely watching the interaction between the United States and the Philippines, as well as China's actions and responses in the region.