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Don't get me wrong, the Philippines, this time China is not trying to scare anyone with a big battle, we are trying to "add bricks" to the South China Sea and make it stronger.
Sometimes, battles don't have to be fought by force!
Outwitting is not a solution!
The South China Sea seems to be calm and peaceful on the surface, but in fact, it has long been turbulent.
Once home to the Chinese nation for generations, it has now become the focus of attention on the international stage. All parties are eyeing each other, and everyone wants a piece of the pie here.
The United States, in particular, is always meddling! I wish China and the Philippines would do it sooner!
But in this chess game, China has its own plans.
Xianbin Reef, a small and inconspicuous island, is becoming China's first move in the South China Sea.
Xianbin Reef is located in the northwest of the Nansha Islands, surrounded by a huge ring of reefs, bordering Lixin Reef in the north, Zhongshan Reef in the east, Pian Reef in the south, and several small islands in the west.
It is only 124 nautical miles from the Philippine island of Palawan, threatening the Philippine deployment in the Luzon Islands. What's more, it is only 100 kilometers away from Mischief Reef, where China has reclaimed land, and could echo Mischief Reef and strengthen China's control in the South China Sea.
As early as the last century, China set up the first generation of stilt houses on Xianbin Reef. It's a pity that it fell short, and it was brutally blown up by the Philippines.
This time, China has once again reached out, and according to a Reuters report on May 11, Philippine spokesman Tariera said that China has "small-scale land reclamation" activities at Sembin Reef.
Originally part of China's Spratly Islands, China has built massive land reclamation and infrastructure in an apparent attempt to reinvigorate its majesty and assert its sovereignty to the world.
Why, you're only allowed to around there! We can't let China reclaim land yet!
China has mature large-scale land reclamation technology and has accumulated many years of construction experience in the South China Sea.
In the past, some islands and reefs already had airports, docks, navigation stations and other infrastructure, where planes could safely land and resupply, and ships could dock to rest. China has been able to extend its dominance on land to the sea, giving a strong logistical base for fleets guarding the waters of the motherland.
At present, China has successively reclaimed land in the Nansha Islands to prepare for land reclamation, and has successively built a number of artificial islands and reefs, such as Mischief Reef, Subi Reef, Huayang Reef and Fiery Cross Reef, with complete wharves, airports, housing areas, hospitals, hangars and other modern facilities.
Beidou navigation base stations have even been deployed on some islands and reefs, greatly enhancing China's actual control over the South China Sea.
This gives China a great strategic advantage, and Chinese warships and warplanes can rely on these artificial islands to refuel, greatly increase their mobility, and radiate their influence throughout the South China Sea. Forces that want to cause trouble for China in the South China Sea will be closely guarded from these islands and reefs. In the event of a conflict, they can even form a powerful suppression of the land and sea forces of the countries concerned.
Faced with such a situation, how can countries bordering the South China Sea, such as the Philippines and Vietnam, sit idly by?
Earlier, the Philippine Coast Guard suddenly sent the largest patrol ship, the USS Teresa Magbanua, into the waters of Sembin Reef and confronted Chinese coast guard vessels for several days.
The Philippine patrol ship "Teresa Magbanua" sent to Sembin Reef
The Philippine side's move is truly unreasonable, as Sembin Reef and its nearby waters have long been under the de facto control of Chinese fishing vessels, coast guard, and navy, and are part of China's inherent territory. The Philippines is sending troops to approach, which is tantamount to colluding with right and wrong and provoking China.
However, as a modern civilized country, China does not want to escalate the situation.
China immediately dispatched its coast guard fleet to closely monitor and deter the Philippines with a tough attitude. According to the pictures taken by Western commercial satellites, at least 10 Chinese ships have gathered at Xianbin Reef, and their firepower is not weaker than that of Philippine ships.
It can be said that no matter which direction these intruding ships turn, they will not be able to escape the interception of the Chinese side!
But for China, this is just the beginning, like a child in the international chess game, and will continue to make a series of moves in the South China Sea to ensure its own rights and interests.
Regarding this "land reclamation", Tariella said: It is "shocking" that China sent so many dozens of ships to appear on Sembin Reef!
Haha, netizens also commented on this:
That's a warning! Obviously not an opponent, but he doesn't listen to persuasion!
Fill it in, you don't need to say any reason at all! I am in charge of how to build my own land and house, armed and vigilant, and the construction team will be finished!
Scarborough Shoal should also be built quickly, and since the Philippines does not abide by the gentleman's agreement, there is no need for China to be a humble gentleman.
After the successful construction of Xianbin Reef, Ren'ai Reef has Mischief Island in the west and Xianbin Island in the east.
My grassland, my horse, I can do whatever I want!
The prologue has just begun, and the magnificent drama will definitely be staged! Let's look forward to a brilliant victory!
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