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Recently, the waves in the South China Sea have risen again, and a piece of news has pierced the calm like thunder -- Philippine ships have brazenly intruded into the waters off the mainland's Scarborough Shoal! This not only challenges the bottom line of international law, but also is a blatant affront to China's territorial sovereignty. Do you also have a big question mark in your mind: Is this a provocation or a misunderstanding? Let's find out.
Imagine the blue waters of the South China Sea, where the sun shines on every inch of blue, and under this tranquility, a battle without gunpowder is quietly staged. Like uninvited guests, Philippine ships quietly intruded into the waters of Scarborough Shoal on the mainland, and this behavior instantly touched the heartstrings of hundreds of millions of Chinese people. The China Coast Guard, as the nation's blue guard, responded swiftly and drove away the invading vessels in a firm and professional manner in accordance with the law. This scene is not only a resounding slap in the face to the violators, but also a declaration to the world: China's territorial sovereignty is inviolable!
In this tense standoff, the China Coast Guard has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and strong law enforcement capabilities. How do they accurately identify, respond quickly, and effectively expel away, and what kind of mechanism is behind it? This is not only a discussion of the incident itself, but also a profound examination of our country's ability to protect maritime rights and interests. For every Chinese who cares about the territorial integrity of the country, this is undoubtedly a vivid "maritime rights protection lesson".
In the face of the complex and ever-changing situation in the South China Sea, apart from tough law enforcement actions, what else do we need to do? Strengthen the publicity and application of international law, enhance the people's awareness of the ocean, and develop the marine economy and science and technology, all of which are indispensable soft power for safeguarding the mainland's maritime rights and interests. As the saying goes, "The ocean is the future of the country, and every drop of sea water carries the hope of the nation." ”
In this "contest" over Scarborough Shoal, the Chinese Coast Guard has proved with practical actions that we will never back down on the road of defending our national interests. But the deeper reflection is that peace and cooperation are the ultimate way to resolve disputes. China has always opened the door to dialogue and is willing to work with relevant countries to develop this blue land and share the well-being of the ocean.
At the end of the article, I leave you with a golden sentence: "Between defense and harmony, the beacon of wisdom always points to the harbor of peace." "Let us all hope that the South China Sea will no longer be a hotbed of disputes, but a stage of cooperation and prosperity.
Writing: Akong
Editor: Ah Kong
Review: Nuan Nuan