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Preface
It has been about two months since the mainland coast guard entered the waters near Kinmen to enforce the law.
Unexpectedly, a frigate of the Taiwan Navy in recent days suddenly couldn't help but launch a so-called "provocation" against the Chinese side.
But the warship was not lucky.
Before he had time to show his strength, he met the PLA's 052D destroyer "Lishui Ship" on the west side of the Penghu Islands.
In the face of this situation, the PLA finally stopped being patient this time and directly took countermeasures.
I don't know who gave the Taiwan ship the courage to shout in front of us with a small arm.
Taiwanese Authorities 屡次 "Provocation"
Just after the New Year, a fishing boat was expelled by the Taiwan side in the waters off Kinmen, resulting in all four people falling into the sea, two of whom were unfortunately killed.
This incident cast a shadow on cross-strait relations during the Spring Festival, and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council issued statements on the 14th and 17th respectively.
He directly expressed strong condemnation of this incident that seriously hurt the feelings of compatriots on both sides of the strait, and expressed his dissatisfaction to the Taiwan side.
Taiwan media commented that the DPP's handling of the situation is not helpful in any way to the current grim cross-strait relations.
Some people familiar with the matter even said bluntly that there is a lack of mutual trust between the two sides of the strait now, and similar incidents in the past can be communicated through channels.
Now the two sides of the strait have lost contact, which has made the already fragile relationship even worse.
However, not long after this incident occurred, the Taiwan authorities did not restrain their attitude, and on the contrary, a reporter "made a mistake."
April 23, 2024, is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Continental Navy.
Over the past 70 years and more, the Chinese Navy has undergone tremendous changes from weak to strong and from backward to advanced.
To celebrate this great occasion, the Navy held an open day event in Qingdao.
Among them, the "Guiyang Ship" among the 052D missile destroyers made a mysterious appearance.
For many people, this opportunity is undoubtedly to make them feel more powerful in the country's military power.
In addition to the visitors, there were also journalists from all sides on the day.
Including CNN, Bloomberg, Kyodo News of Japan, etc., as well as TVBS reporter Chen Yunwen from Taiwan.
To a certain extent, this is also a good thing, because the two sides of the strait really need exchanges to enhance mutual understanding.
However, if the reporter has ulterior motives, that's a different story.
In the report, Chen Yunwen publicly said: "It (052D) has violated our waters outside the Kinmen Sea. ”
"Aggression" is a very eye-catching and provocative word, and the people on both sides of the strait have the same roots.
It can also be seen from her wording that her media and the mainland do not take the same position.
After the video was exposed on the Internet, it aroused public suspicion of Chen Yunwen and also questioned the media she worked for.
Later, an investigation was launched against her, and it was found that she was indeed a TVBS reporter stationed in the mainland.
She sends the photos taken on the mainland back to Taiwan, but not directly.
Rather, it is processed to a certain extent, emphasizing the disadvantages of the mainland without mentioning its advantages.
It was a thoroughly open event, and no matter which reporter was filming and reporting, there would be no too much interference.
It is a pity that the PLA gives trust, but people like Chen Yunwen spread "separatist rhetoric".
As the situation escalated, a recording of a confrontation between warships between the two sides of the strait in the waters near the Penghu Islands also attracted widespread attention.
Warships on both sides of the strait met on a narrow road
According to the disclosure of radio enthusiasts on the island, on the morning of 22 April, there was a tense confrontation between the Taiwan military ship No. 1109 and the PLA ship No. 157.
What is striking about this confrontation is that it is a contest between the Type 052D destroyer (PLA 157 "Lishui") and the "Chenggong"-class frigate (Taiwan Army 1109 "Zhang Qian").
In the recording, the PLA 157 warns the Taiwan military in a calm and firm tone: "Taiwan 1109 ship, please pay attention to your location, I am the 157 ship. ”
Interestingly, after seeing the "confrontation" between the warships of the two sides of the strait, some netizens on the island clamored that "the missile has been launched, please receive it from the No. 157 ship," showing a sense of provocation.
From this point of view, there are indeed some people on the island who are not clear about their position, and the PLA's shouting to "correct their position" is also a pun.
Therefore, whether it is the Taiwan military or the relevant departments on the island, this kind of so-called "warning and expulsion" action, which is obviously beyond its own strength, is worth pondering.
The more effortless they are to make various reactions, the more they highlight the low level of their own combat power, which is simply not comparable to that of the people's army.
The total tonnage of the two ships is not even as good as that of the PLA Navy, so calling it a "warning drive" seems to be more of a ridiculous "farce".
Since the fishing boat incident in the waters off Kinmen, the Taiwan authorities' attitude of not apologizing and not admitting mistakes has further aggravated the tense relations across the Taiwan Strait.
As a result, the mainland had to mobilize coast guard ships and warships into the Jinxia waters, which was rare in the past.
Now the Taiwan authorities are again conducting live-fire exercises in the waters near Kinmen and demarcating restricted areas, which is adding fuel to the fire and deliberately provoking.
Obviously, the DPP authorities are bent on going their own way, but their provocative actions may eventually lead to the mainland taking action for military reunification, and it will be the Taiwan compatriots who will suffer.
The Taiwan military's live-fire exercise has aroused serious concern, and the PLA Navy and Air Force will inevitably closely monitor the movements of the Taiwan military.
If the actions of the Taiwanese army lead to casualties among mainland fishermen, the PLA will certainly retaliate.
At that time, what kind of situation will the Taiwan military face in the exercise area?
The current situation in the Taiwan Strait seems to have fallen into a "vicious circle," and the mainland is bound to react if the DPP provokes it.
However, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been making provocations, so where does their confidence come from? Is it the support of the United States and other countries, or is it the so-called idea that the mainland does not dare to reunify by force?
However, we all understand that whether it is the provocation of the United States and other countries, or the provocation of the DPP authorities, it will only further tense the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and even eventually move towards military reunification.
The majority of Taiwanese oppose the DPP's provocation because they know that if there is a military reunification of the mainland, it will be ordinary people who will be hurt.
More importantly, the DPP's constant provocations will only make the situation in the Taiwan Strait more tense, which may eventually lead to the mainland's adoption of military reunification.
Taiwanese media reported that on March 21, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) carried out a total of 36 military aircraft and six warships in 24 hours.
There were even 13 times when military planes crossed the "median line of the strait" and entered the airspace near Taiwan, which is only 42 nautical miles from Keelung.
This has made the Taiwan authorities very nervous, and although they know that the PLA will not start a war, who is not afraid of a sharp sword hanging over their heads?
We believe that there will be more and more actions similar to those taken by the mainland, and the Taiwan authorities should gradually adapt to them.
After all, Taiwan is also a part of China, and the mainland has always adhered to the principle of peaceful reunification.
However, the DPP authorities' constant provocations have further aggravated the situation, and may even make military reunification a reality.
Under the condition that the mainland has air and sea supremacy, once Taiwan is blocked, it will be difficult for even flies to fly out, and the outcome is already doomed.
Finally, we would like to advise the DPP authorities to rein in their grip from the precipice and not to reach a dead end, because the only way out for Taiwan is to return to the motherland.
If they persist in provocations and aggravate the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the day of reunification will not be far away, and the moment of reckoning will not be late.
After all, the strength of China's Type 052D missile destroyers cannot be underestimated, so how dare the Taiwan authorities act rashly?
Type 052D of the all-round ship - Yeosu ship
According to the information, the Lishui ship is the 25th Type 052D missile destroyer of the Chinese Navy, with the port number 157.
Arguably, one of the most advanced missile destroyers in the world at the moment, it was commissioned in August 2022.
During the comprehensive training of the Navy in the Eastern Theater, the Lishui took part in the assessment along with six other ships.
Although he was listed for less than a year, he successfully passed the assessment with the first overall score.
With a variety of capabilities such as air defense, anti-ship, and anti-submarine, it can be described as a "guard with a knife" of aircraft carriers and a well-equipped "all-rounder".
All kinds of signs are enough to see its majesty.
A full 10 years have passed since the Chinese Navy received the first Type 052D destroyer in 2014.
But the Chinese Navy has been making various improvements to the Type 052D destroyer, hoping to make it the "most ideal destroyer."
The first batch of Type 052D destroyers were flight test works, which were improved on the basis of the introduction of Russian-made air defense systems and ship electrical equipment.
After the test of the Type 051C destroyer and the localization test of the Type 052C destroyer, it was finally fully installed on the Type 052D destroyer, forming the second generation of the "China Aegis" ship.
In order to improve anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the hull length of the Type 052DL destroyer has been increased by 4 meters, and the helicopter deck in the stern has been extended.
And the height of the helicopter hangar was reduced, adapting to the Z-20 anti-submarine helicopter, which further enhanced the anti-submarine combat capabilities.
It is worth mentioning that the Chinese Navy may double the number of its destroyers in the coming years.
Thus having greater range, firepower and missile defense capabilities around the globe.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy currently has 20 destroyers, which is expected to increase to as many as 40 within 5 years.
This will greatly expand the range of attacks of the Chinese Navy.
This is also reminiscent of a report in the American press in 2020, in which the destroyers of the mainland were mentioned.
According to the speed at which China's warships have been launched into service in recent years, it may be able to exceed the number of 40 Aegis ships within five years.
At that time, the report attracted the attention of the Pentagon and raised a series of questions about the development of China's defense capabilities.
Some were shocked by the rapid development of China's military power, and even reported what at the time was considered exaggerated.
It may seem reasonable now.
China is likely to achieve this goal ahead of schedule, and by a considerable margin.
The goal, which was originally expected to be achieved after 2025, could be achieved by the mainland in 2022, a full three years ahead of schedule.
The so-called "Aegis ships", in layman's terms, refer to warships equipped with phased radar.
Enough to ensure the safety of the area in which it is located, as if creating an invisible protective "shield" for the ship.
It can be said that the PLA has always adhered to safeguarding national unity and regional peace and stability at all times.
We will continue to strengthen the training and combat readiness of the armed forces and resolutely defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In short, in the current complex cross-strait relations, the PLA's actions are crucial.
The Taiwan authorities and even the United States behind it should be aware of their own position and not set themselves on fire!
What do you think about this?
Resources
Today's Strait--2024-04-23-The PLA Lishui ship encountered the Taiwan Navy's Zhang Qian ship in the Taiwan Strait, and shouted domineeringly: Pay attention to your position!
Media Attention: China Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Navy - 2024-04-22 • Reference News
Zhang Wei is the 227th issue of "This is China": The Kinmen Incident and the Acceleration of the Reunification of the Motherland-2024-04-07--Observer.com
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