Yesterday, the Philippine government announced the successful completion of the replenishment of the tank landing ship USS Sierra Madre. Previously, China had sent coast guard ships to successfully drive large Philippine supply ships, making it unable to complete the supply mission as hoped. However, the Philippines did not give up and eventually switched to using small ships for supplies, and the Chinese no longer blocked it, but chose to let it go. This series of actions shows that the Chinese side has achieved its expected tasks.
It is understood that the Sierra Madre tank landing ship is an important warship of the Philippine military, with strong landing and transportation capabilities, which is of great significance to the combat capability of the Philippine military. The successful completion of this supply operation will further strengthen the Philippine military and enhance its influence in regional security affairs.
For the Chinese side, the completion of this supply operation did not cause too much obstruction. This may be because the Chinese side knows that the Philippines has realized that it cannot escape China's control, so it has chosen to supply by small ships to avoid further intensifying the conflict between the two sides. The Chinese side understood this and allowed the Philippine side to travel.
It should be pointed out that China's previous dispatch of coast guard ships to successfully drive away large supply ships from the Philippines reflects China's firm position on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. China has always stressed that the South China Sea is China's inherent territory and that no country should conduct illegal activities in the region. Through this action, China has once again demonstrated to the international community its determination to resolutely defend its own interests.
The completion of this supply operation is undoubtedly an important victory for the Philippine army. However, we should also note that the Chinese side has not blocked the Philippines' supply operations too much, perhaps out of understanding for the Philippines and the stability of bilateral relations. The two sides should resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.
In short, the Philippines announced the completion of the supply of the Sierra Madre tank landing ship, and the Chinese side did not block it too much and allowed the Philippine side to go. This series of actions once again highlights China's firm position on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and also provides a positive signal for the stable development of bilateral relations. The two sides should resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.