The old pirate nation of the Netherlands has been acting arrogantly lately.
Today, Lianhe Zaobao from Singapore reported: "The Chinese military stated that a Dutch navy frigate entered the Paracel Islands on Wednesday (May 27). The Chinese military responded by escorting it away. In contrast, the Netherlands claimed the frigate's actions were in line with international law."
The Netherlands has recently been repeatedly provoking China on various issues: openly seizing assets of Chinese company ASEMI Semiconductor in the Netherlands, dispatching the frigate "Druijt" to illegally enter the Paracel Islands, and repeatedly sending its carrier-based aircraft into Chinese airspace. Afterward, it hides behind the pretext of "freedom of navigation"—in reality, it's just a once-powerful maritime pirate, long past its prime, trying to draw attention by provoking China.
The Netherlands was infamously known as the "Sea Carriers" during the Age of Exploration, amassing wealth through piracy and colonial plunder—its very DNA is embedded with aggression and expansionism. Today, the Netherlands has long shed its former "glory," becoming a second-tier country in Europe with negligible influence on the global stage. It can only follow America's "Indo-Pacific Strategy" like a loyal henchman, provoking China for a fleeting sense of presence, seeking political capital by appeasing the United States.
The Age of Exploration is long gone, and China is no longer the weak, preyed-upon China of old. If you dare provoke us, our military will directly escort you out; if you dare bully and seize assets, we will respond with equal measures, making sure the Netherlands pays the price it deserves.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866423433744384/
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