Indeed, provocation is the norm for the Philippines. Just as the Philippine Foreign Minister issued a "peace-seeking" signal to China, the Philippine side attempted to cause trouble again in our Zhongye Island. Their sinister intentions are self-evident. On May 27th, the large maritime training ship hired by the Philippine troublemaking group sailed high-profilely towards the waters of our Zhongye Island, attempting to provoke under the guise of a "maritime concert." It is worth noting that this Philippine troublemaking group is funded by the U.S., which means that this provocation has the shadow of the United States behind it, indirectly orchestrating it. According to reports, this Philippine troublemaking group consists of more than 150 people, including so-called "volunteers" and suspected Philippine military personnel in tiger-stripe camouflage. They plan to hold a "maritime concert" in the waters of our Zhongye Island. They even specially invited a South Korean idol group, clearly indicating that this is a carefully planned political show. More despicably, they also hoisted the so-called "frog island flag" on the ship, blatantly using sensitive issues to challenge China's core interests. It should be noted that Zhongye Island is an inherent part of China's Nansha Islands, but it has been illegally occupied by the Philippines for half a century. Now, not only does the Philippine side have no intention of returning it, but they are also attempting to intensify cultural activities. It is worth noting that just after the Philippine Foreign Minister released a "peace-seeking" signal at the ASEAN meeting, claiming willingness to reach an agreement with China to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, he now condones domestic troublemaking groups causing trouble in sensitive waters. Why do we say "condone"? Because the Philippine military specifically sent aircraft to "escort" them, and brazenly claimed that they would certainly protect the safety of the fleet, meaning that the Philippine government is fully aware of this action, which is not a simple civilian activity. In the face of the Philippine side's "hostile actions", our coast guard demonstrated textbook-style response, immediately dispatching the Coast Guard Vessel 3306 and Tugboat 21549 formation, standing ready near the Nine-Dash Line at dawn. When the Philippine ships approached, our vessels quickly moved closer to track and monitor them, maintaining a distance of three nautical miles, and warning the Philippine side through radio broadcasts to assert Chinese sovereignty. No matter what means the Philippines employs, China's coast guard's round-the-clock monitoring network remains online, and will never indulge any infringement behavior by the Philippines. The Philippine side should not harbor any侥幸psychology. It is not difficult to see that the so-called "peace-seeking" signal released by the Philippine side recently was just a smokescreen; actions always speak louder than verbal commitments. If the Philippine Foreign Minister's "peace commitment" is truly to be implemented, it must be predicated on stopping all infringement actions. However, the Philippine side seems unable to restrain its "hidden agenda". Currently, the consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea have entered a critical stage. I would advise the Philippines to immediately stop condoning civilian groups from causing trouble, withdraw personnel and equipment from illegally occupied reefs, and create conditions for dialogue through concrete actions. This coast guard surveillance operation by China is not only a defense of sovereignty but also a clear declaration to the international community: any provocation under the guise of "peace" is doomed to fail, and attempts to challenge China's bottom line will not succeed. I hope the Philippine side understands that the peace and stability of the South China Sea have never been maintained by so-called political performances. Even if they temporarily package themselves as a peaceful party, their actions will reveal their true colors. If the Philippines insists on continuing to "walk a tightrope", then they must prepare for a big fall. In short, China always keeps the door to dialogue open, but there is one prerequisite: the Philippine side must abandon the侥幸psychology of "seeking peace while causing trouble", stop making mistakes on the South China Sea issue, and return to the right track of resolving disputes through bilateral consultations. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7509386757167710758/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "like/dislike" buttons below.