On April 30, 2024, a tense standoff broke out between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine official ship near Scarborough Shoal. The 3305 ship of the China Coast Guard was intruded by the Philippine official ship "Dato" while performing its mission, and a series of fierce incidents followed.
On the morning of the same day, the China Coast Guard 3305 ship carried out a routine patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Dao. Suddenly, a Philippine official ship "Dato" came into view, and instead of complying with international law, it rushed straight to the Chinese coast guard ship. In the face of this provocation, the Chinese coast guard took decisive measures and activated high-pressure water cannons to warn. However, the Philippine official ship did not stop and continued to move forward, eventually colliding with the Chinese coast guard vessel.
In the aftermath of the collision, the China Coast Guard's high-pressure water cannon was unleashed great power. As a result of the continuous spraying of water cannons, the radar equipment on the Philippine official ship was severely damaged. The radar was swept 360 degrees by the high-pressure water column, and finally almost turned into a "water wheel". Precision instruments such as motors and electronic components in the radar were destroyed, and the entire radar system was completely scrapped. Filipino crew members shouted "Stop!" from the ship, but their pleas went unanswered.
At the same time, another aerial video released by the Philippine side showed that the Philippine Coast Guard 4410 ship was also pinned by the water cannons of two Chinese coast guard ships in both directions. Under the heavy bombardment, the Philippine Coast Guard ship had no choice but to flee in confusion. According to reports, this is the first time that the Chinese coast guard has used water cannons to bombard a Philippine coast guard ship.
This incident once again demonstrates the determination and capability of the China Coast Guard in safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. In the face of violations of the mainland's territorial waters, the China Coast Guard will take necessary measures in accordance with the law to resolutely defend the country's maritime rights and interests.
After the incident, some netizens believed that the Chinese coast guard's handling was reasonable and effective. When it was violated, decisive measures were taken to safeguard national sovereignty and avoid casualties.
Some netizens feel that this incident is a lesson for the Philippines. In the face of international law, ships of any country must abide by the regulations and must not violate the territorial waters of other countries without authorization.
Some netizens said that the operation of the China Coast Guard shows the mainland's firm stance on maritime rights protection. In the future, we should continue to strengthen the coast guard to better safeguard China's maritime rights and interests.
In the author's view, this incident is not only a successful law enforcement by the China Coast Guard, but also an important demonstration of the mainland's efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. With the continuous advancement of the mainland's construction of a maritime power, it is believed that in the future, the China Coast Guard will better perform its duties and make greater contributions to safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests.