It is said that on May 16th, the "Atinito" alliance in the Philippines made a big move, saying that it was to send warmth to fishermen, but in fact, anyone with a discerning eye could see that it was trying to make some small moves at our doorstep.
Filipino fishermen drove their boats to Scarborough Shoal with great fanfare, wondering if they could squeeze forward a little more, but our side had already set up a game. The People's Liberation Army's warships, coast guard ships, and our own 1,000 fishing boats, that scene was really a display of red flags, gongs and drums, and firecrackers were set off to celebrate. The fishermen brothers are all hardcore players, usually casting nets to fish, and they can also turn into sea guards at critical moments, and thousands of boats honk their horns together, and the sound is estimated to be buzzing in the ears of the Philippines.
When the Philippine fishing boat saw our posture, they muttered in their hearts: "This is not a joke, let's not hit the muzzle of the gun." So, they stopped the car 50 nautical miles from Scarborough Shoal, saving some face for themselves.
However, the Philippines' "sea play" reminds us that the water in the South China Sea is deep, and the wind and waves will not stop for no reason. The Philippine side, especially the newly appointed Marcos administration, is amiable on the surface, but keeps making small moves behind the scenes, and wants to pull the big brother of the United States to support itself. Some people wonder if they want to take the opportunity to touch the porcelain, in case there is some friction, so that the Americans can intervene. You have to be a little wary of this mind. Our People's Liberation Army (PLA) cannot be taken lightly, and we must always be prepared, and if there is really any trouble, we can also respond quickly.
Speaking of which, I'd like to hear your thoughts, too. The South China Sea is our common home, what do you think we should do in the face of this kind of "kicking the hall at the door"? Feel free to chat in the comment section.