China made the first move! The US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagse has not even arrived in Singapore, and China has already placed two of its most advanced bombers in the South China Sea! According to a report by Agence France-Presse on May 29, French media reported that satellite images showed that China deployed two of its most advanced bombers to the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea this month. French media cited experts as saying that this is the latest military signal sent by Beijing to its competitors, showcasing its increasingly enhanced military power.

Why did French media notice this? Because the timing of our deployment is relatively sensitive. First, this deployment marks the first time since 2020 that China has landed long-range bombers H-6 on Yongxing Island in the Xisha Islands. Second, it comes at a time when relations between China and the Philippines are tense, and the Shangri-La Dialogue, to be held in Singapore this week, is about to convene. Foreign media believe that this is both a warning to the Philippines and to the United States, as well as a response to other developments.

Obviously, from the perspective of foreign media, we have taken the initiative, intending to send a deterrent message, especially to warn the United States and the Philippines. However, from our point of view, within our territory, how we deploy bombers is our own matter. Of course, foreign media think China is showing its strength, but this is more like us preemptively taking precautions.

The US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagse is about to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, but Hagse is hardly a friendly visitor. Previously, Hagse had stated that the United States was readjusting its direction to contain China, viewing China as the main object to deal with. At events such as the Central American Security Conference, Hagse referred to China as "the only step-by-step pressing threat." Therefore, facing the United States' intention to provoke regional contradictions, we took preventive measures in advance, also to tell the United States that we are fully capable of defending regional peace. The United States' attempt to cause trouble is futile.

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