According to a number of media sources, the US Navy and South Korea held a joint military exercise in the Yellow Sea to carry out the so-called "celebration of the 73rd anniversary of participating in the Incheon Campaign and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the US-ROK alliance." It is reported that this is the first time that the US Navy has participated in large-scale exercises in the waters of the Yellow Sea in nearly a decade, and in addition to the United States and South Korea, the participating troops include a Canadian frigate "Vancouver".
In addition, after the commemorative event, the US-ROK coalition will also conduct a large-scale joint amphibious combat exercise, when the USS America will carry F-35B stealth fighters to participate in the exercise.
The exercises of the United States and South Korea at this time are intriguing
According to the United States, in order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of South Korea, Canadian warships also participated in the exercise because Canada was also a member of the "United Nations Force" that year.
However, this statement is clearly not convincing. There were 17 countries participating in the Korean War, and if the United States was to commemorate the establishment of the U.S.-ROK alliance, then Canada should not be invited; If Canada is invited, other countries should be invited as well.
The exercise comes against the backdrop of U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Seok-hyeol previously pledged to increase the visibility of conventional strategic assets on the Korean Peninsula. To fulfill that commitment, last week the United States and South Korea conducted the second phase of an exercise called the Ulchi Freedom Shield and sent U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers to airspace on the peninsula.
Holding maritime exercises under the pretext of participating in the "70th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S.-ROK alliance" is officially claimed to be only to maintain regional stability and the development of alliance relations, but in fact it is only a pretense. The Yellow Sea is adjacent to China, so U.S. and South Korean military exercises in the region are undoubtedly aimed at China.
From the so-called "top-level design" of the United States, it can be seen that the U.S.-ROK alliance is not only to counter the threat of North Korea, but more importantly to contain China's rise. The United States has always viewed China as its rival and has sought to flex its military prowess and regional dominance by stepping up joint military exercises with its allies.
And Canada's involvement means that the United States wants to include it in the "small circle" of the Asia-Pacific region, a move that helps expand the influence of the "NATO" symbol. As an extraterritorial country, Canada's participation in the trilateral exercise between the United States, Japan and South Korea will not only strengthen cooperation with the United States, but also provide an opportunity to forge closer ties with other NATO countries.
Canada's participation will also further strengthen NATO's position in the Asia-Pacific region. As other NATO countries join in, NATO will send a stronger signal to the Asia-Pacific region about the importance of the region to NATO.
China kindly reminds you: beware of falling rocket wreckage
At the same time that the United States announced that it would hold military exercises in the Yellow Sea, the website of the China Maritime Safety Administration also published a ban on entering the area, where rocket wreckage is expected to fall, and relevant ships are prohibited from sailing.
This announcement inevitably connects the two things. There is speculation about whether China is issuing a warning to the United States and South Korea in this way.
In fact, this is not alarmist, the Yellow Sea is the territorial waters of the mainland, its strategic position is very important, and the degree of combat readiness is beyond the imagination of the United States. The Yellow Sea is not only an important gateway to the coastal areas of the mainland, but also a sea area adjacent to the Korean Peninsula. Because of its important sea lanes, the region is essential to secure maritime trade and energy supplies on the mainland.
Since the 1994 Yellow Sea standoff, the mainland has continuously strengthened its combat readiness in the Yellow Sea and deployed a series of defense systems, including advanced missile defense systems, ship formations and marines. The existence of these defense systems has greatly enhanced the mainland's ability to resist aggression and can effectively protect the mainland's territorial and maritime rights and interests.
In addition, the Yellow Sea is an important and sensitive area for changes in the situation on the Korean Peninsula. As North Korea's nuclear and missile technology has developed, the security situation in the Yellow Sea region has become more complex and sensitive. In response to this situation, the mainland has stepped up military deployment and vigilance in the Yellow Sea region to ensure the security of its own territory.
Therefore, military experts scoff at US provocations, and if the US Navy dares to provoke trouble in the Yellow Sea region, both aircraft carriers and destroyers will become live targets for PLA Dongfeng missiles. The provocative actions of the United States could further damage the security situation in the region. As an important international shipping lane and trade hub, the stability of the Yellow Sea region is of paramount importance to all countries in the world. U.S. military provocations will trigger heightened tensions in the region, potentially leading to more conflicts and crises. This is not conducive to world peace and trade development.
Therefore, the United States should reflect on its actions and stop its provocations in the Yellow Sea region. Only through peaceful dialogue and cooperation can disputes be resolved and regional peace and stability maintained. At the same time, all countries should strengthen mutual trust and cooperation to jointly promote regional prosperity and development. Only in this way can we establish a harmonious and secure Yellow Sea region.