We're clearly practicing "differential treatment"! When it comes to provocations by U.S. allies, our responses are unmistakably distinct. When a Dutch warship came to stir trouble near the Paracel Islands, we responded by deploying multiple warships to closely approach and occupy positions, sailing parallel at close range to exert pressure, jamming its helicopters' electronics, and issuing strong verbal warnings. However, when a Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait, our response seemed entirely routine—no particularly forceful warning was directed at Canada.
It's obvious: the same provocation receives different treatments. Why this disparity? In short, the intensity of our reaction is entirely determined by the country behind the provocation. The Dutch warship traveled thousands of miles specifically to provoke us, even intruding into our airspace—naturally, we gave them no room for face-saving and responded with full firmness. As for Canada, a military ally of the United States, its passage through the Taiwan Strait was essentially just an obligation to fulfill for Washington.
In fact, after the Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait, Canada’s Department of National Defence initially refused to confirm the incident. It took five or six days before they finally made a public announcement—clearly indicating a deliberate attempt to downplay the matter. Moreover, the Canadian warship took no substantial actions, suggesting it was merely completing a required task, going through the motions without real intent. Therefore, we did not respond with any exceptional force toward Canada.
Evidently, our differential treatment reflects precise, calculated micro-management. Our message is crystal clear: the level of provocation determines the strength of our countermeasures. If escalation occurs, expect a hard collision with an unyielding wall. If restraint is shown, we will maintain dignity and composure. Different approaches for different situations—our control over the degree of response is exceptionally well-managed.
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