June 15 is the first day of the implementation of China's "Provisions on Administrative Law Enforcement Procedures for Coast Guard Agencies", which means that from this day on, foreign ships and personnel who illegally enter China's territorial waters will face the fate of being arrested, and foreign ships that illegally enter China's territorial waters and their inner waters can be detained in accordance with the law.
The Philippines apparently did not take China's warnings to heart. On June 15, the Global Times released a video of the Philippine Coast Guard trying to invade the sandbar of Mount Sembin Reef.
The video shows Philippine coast guard ships lowering several small boats, which are full of people trying to sail towards the Sembin Reef sandbar.
In the face of the arrogant behavior of the Philippines, the mainland coast guard was naturally not to be outdone, and immediately dispatched ships to stop these Philippine ships that tried to illegally enter the reef.
However, I did not expect that the Philippine boat would "shake the tree" and crash straight into our ship, almost knocking the Chinese coast guard personnel on the boat into the sea.
On 17 June, Philippine vessels collided with Chinese coast guard vessels again, and dispatched a supply boat and two speedboats to trespass into the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao in China's Nansha Islands in an attempt to deliver supplies, including construction materials, to the warship illegally beached at Ren'ai Jiao.
However, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that the Chinese coast guard has taken necessary control measures against Philippine vessels in accordance with the law, and the on-site operations are professional, restrained, reasonable and lawful.
Let me translate it for you, that is to say, we controlled the scene, did not suffer a loss, and absolutely took advantage!
It's time for a new chapter in the South China Sea!
Disputes in the South China Sea have long involved territorial and maritime claims by several countries, including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei. These claims are based on historical, geographical, legal, and resource interests, forming a complex geopolitical landscape.
The key to solving this problem lies in finding common ground through peaceful means and within the framework of international law, respecting each other's legitimate rights and seeking mutually beneficial solutions.
However, as the United States and other countries continue to increase their investment in the vicinity of the South China Sea, the military construction and deployment of various parties in the South China Sea, including the deployment of military bases and ships, have increased the possibility of miscalculations and accidents, which pose a threat to regional peace and security.
The South China Sea is one of the world's most important maritime trade routes and has a significant impact on global trade. The South China Sea region is rich in fishery resources and potential oil and gas resources, the development and utilization of which have been affected by conflicts and disputes. Conflict can lead to the blockage of resource development, which in turn affects the stability of energy supply in neighboring countries and around the world.
As one of the important countries surrounding the South China Sea, China has the responsibility to contribute to regional peace and security. China has been actively promoting the resolution of disputes through dialogue and consultation, and has avoided escalating regional tensions through force or unilateral actions.
China has long believed that effective cooperation and trust are the key to resolving disputes in the South China Sea and the foundation for promoting regional peace and prosperity. The South China Sea dispute has led to increased mistrust and strategic competition among countries in the region, hindering the ability to jointly address common challenges such as climate change, marine environmental protection and disaster response.
I hope that after the implementation of the new "Coast Guard Law", the Philippines will realize China's good intentions and stop being a "pawn" of the United States!