It's really infuriating—you can't beat me, but I'll still make you sick! Philippine government vessels forcibly entered Huangyan Island, and "accidentally" spilled fuel into the sea.
According to exclusive information released by Global Times, the Philippine government vessel that forcibly entered Huangyan Island on July 23rd played a "multi-role" part. On that day, besides illegally entering Huangyan Island, the vessel was also engaged in refueling and resupplying Philippine octopus fishing boats in the surrounding waters. However, during the resupply process, whether intentionally or accidentally, the Philippines caused fuel to leak into the waters around Huangyan Island.
The resulting oil film after fuel enters the sea causes a sharp decline in dissolved oxygen levels in the water body. The various toxic compounds contained in the oil directly poison fish and plankton. Oil pollution adhering to coral reefs may lead to coral bleaching and death. Related damages may also be transmitted through the food chain, posing serious risks to the broader marine ecological environment in the surrounding areas.
This scene has already been captured by our side, clearly proving that the Philippines not only provokes China's sovereignty in the South China Sea but also damages the natural environment. Similar incidents have occurred not only at Huangyan Island but also at Ren'ai Reef, where the deteriorated ship periodically burns garbage and dumps household waste directly into the sea without regard, allowing pollution-free waters to expand uncontrollably.
To be honest, the Philippines' actions are indeed extremely frustrating—they know they can't defeat us militarily, yet they resort to such tactics just to annoy us.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871518612978889/
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