In the depths of the rippling South China Sea, Scarborough Shoal stands quietly, like a bright pearl, embedded in the vast ocean. However, Scarborough Shoal does not seem to be calm recently, and a large number of Chinese ships have suddenly appeared in this area, which has aroused attention and speculation from the outside world.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has confirmed that the number of Chinese ships in the Scarborough Shoal area has recently surged, more than four times the number in February last year. After this news broke, it immediately aroused widespread discussion in the international community. People have speculated about China's intention to gather a large number of ships here.
Let's go back to Scarborough Shoal itself. Scarborough Shoal, a valuable territory in the South China Sea, has been an inalienable part of China since ancient times. It is rich in fishery resources and potential oil and gas resources, which are of great significance to China's economic development and national security. However, it is these abundant resources that have made Scarborough Shoal a focus of contention among neighboring countries.
As a neighboring country, the Philippines has always had its eye on Scarborough Shoal. They often try to infringe on China's territorial sovereignty and illegally trespass into the waters of Scarborough Shoal to engage in illegal fishing and other activities. However, as a responsible major country, China has always been steadfast in safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Whenever a Philippine vessel illegally trespasses, the Chinese coast guard will dispatch in time to intercept and drive it away.
So, what is the purpose of the appearance of a large number of Chinese ships at Scarborough Shoal this time?
According to credible sources, these vessels include fishing boats and coast guard vessels. The vast majority of fishing boats are heading to Scarborough Shoal for normal fishing activities. After all, Scarborough Shoal is a fishery-rich area that attracts a large number of Chinese fishing boats. The presence of the coast guard vessel is to maintain the safety and stability of the sea area and ensure that the normal operation of Chinese fishermen is not disturbed.
However, the Philippine side has overreacted to this. Not only did they exaggerate the number of Chinese ships that had surged, but they also tried to use the opportunity to hype up China's "threat theory." Such statements are obviously nonsense, because China's normal fishing and coast guard patrols on its own territory are in full compliance with international and domestic laws.
In the face of the unreasonable accusations and hype from the Philippines, the Chinese side has remained calm and restrained. "Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory, and the normal fishing and coast guard patrols carried out by Chinese vessels in the waters off Scarborough Shoal are legitimate actions to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said. We urge the Philippines to respect China's sovereignty, rights and interests and stop all provocative acts. ”
At the same time, the China Coast Guard has also stepped up patrols in the waters off Scarborough Shoal to ensure security and stability. They are always ready to respond to all kinds of emergencies and provide strong protection for fishermen.
It is worth mentioning that in this incident in which the ship appeared at Scarborough Shoal, we did not see the presence of the United States and other external forces. This may mean that these external forces have also chosen to remain silent and wait and see in the face of China's firm stance and strong power. This is undoubtedly a strong support for China in safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
Looking back on the whole incident, we cannot help but be impressed by the wisdom and determination of the Chinese government. In the face of unreasonable provocations by the Philippines and other neighboring countries, China has always insisted on resolving problems in a peaceful, rational and cooperative manner. At the same time, China has also strengthened maritime law enforcement and resolutely upheld its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Such firm and forceful measures not only make the Chinese people proud and reassured, but also show the international community China's responsibility and determination as a responsible major country.