Recently, the Philippines staged an elaborate "show of sovereignty" drama, with a number of ships illegally gathering in the waters adjacent to Scarborough Shoal on the mainland in an attempt to "assert sovereignty" through a series of activities unrelated to normal fishery production.
This move is undoubtedly a serious provocation to China's territorial sovereignty and a blatant challenge to international law and regional peace and stability.
On May 16, when the Philippine vessels put on a "show" under the watchful eye of the Chinese Coast Guard, they may not have imagined that the Chinese Coast Guard was well prepared.
From the supply of supplies to the netting operations to the display of the "This is ours" flag, every movement of the Philippine vessel is under the control of the Chinese coast guard.
What is even more ironic is that these boats also carried a number of media personnel, trying to create public opinion by taking photos and videos.
What makes people feel even more funny is that a number of ships of this non-governmental organization illegally gathered about 60 nautical miles east of China's Scarborough Shoal, and they did not dare to approach even one more step.
However, the farce did not go as smoothly as the Philippines had hoped. The China Coast Guard has carried out on-site control of illegally assembled vessels in accordance with the law, demonstrating to the outside world China's firm determination to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
No matter how the Philippine side puts on a photo or puts on a show, it cannot change the fact that Scarborough Shoal and its adjacent waters belong to China.
Looking back at the beginning and end of this farce, it is not difficult to find that there is a complex international background and political intentions behind it.
A Filipino NGO called "This Is Ours," which is rumored to have received support and funding from the United States for many years, is trying to create tensions in the region by provoking China. Such acts have undermined the situation of regional peace and stability.
It is worth mentioning that in this incident, the China Coast Guard has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and strict law enforcement attitude. Not only are they ready to deal with all kinds of unexpected situations.
It also sent a clear signal to the Philippine ships through shouting and warning that China's sovereignty, rights and interests brook no infringement, and any provocation will be severely cracked down.
Although the farce of the Philippines "wanting to provoke" has gradually faded away, the international political struggle behind it is still complex and intense.
In this era full of uncertainties, the mainland expects all countries to respect each other's sovereignty and rights and interests and resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation. Only in this way can we maintain regional peace, stability, prosperity and development.
At the same time, we also hope that the Philippine side will have a clear understanding of the situation, return to rationality, and stop all provocative and undermining regional peace and stability.
After all, peace and development are the main theme of today's world, and any attempt to undermine this theme will be condemned and sanctioned by the international community.
Finally, let us look forward to a peaceful, stable and prosperous South China Sea!