Supporting the Philippines, the UK has sent a supply ship to challenge in the South China Sea
Supporting the Philippines, the UK sent a supply ship to stir up trouble in the South China Sea.
Recently, the Royal Navy of the UK announced that the British oiler named "Tide Spring" was "freely sailing" near the Nansha Islands, but did not specify the exact date.
It is common for Western countries to cause trouble in the South China Sea, using the banner of "free navigation" to help the Philippines boost its voice. However, it is rare for Britain to send an oiler here.
The official website of the British Navy shows that the "Tide Spring" left the UK in April this year, circumnavigated half the globe, and has now left the South China Sea.
Perhaps because of its low visibility, no one noticed when it arrived in the South China Sea, as it was very secretive along the way, and even avoided the Red Sea for fear of being attacked by the Houthi forces.
However, although the "Tide Spring" has little deterrence, it has fulfilled its own job, refueling many Western warships along the way, and has contributed some support in terms of logistics.
Some netizens have directly said they were amused by Britain's confusing actions, saying that to provoke China, Britain has used all sorts of tricks, sending an oiler to bravely enter the South China Sea, does the Royal Navy have no warships available?
The funniest part is that after the "Tide Spring" left the South China Sea, the British Navy finally dared to announce the itinerary, perhaps out of fear that the PLA would find out and expel them.
The Philippines is also peculiar; despite lacking the strength, it constantly provokes in the South China Sea, and is always trying to get external countries to support it. It brings any kind of ship to show off. Now even a ship from the former naval empire has been mobilized, which is really tough on the Royal Navy. Even though their own country has fallen into such a state, they still want to show off for others.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1847840333188105/
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