China's actions in the Yellow Sea have infuriated, worried, and left South Korea helpless, while the United States has simply fallen silent.

In just the past few hours, South Korean media and American media have been focusing on the same issue: China's latest action in the Yellow Sea. This matter is related to an announcement previously released by the Lianyungang Maritime Safety Administration, which reminded all parties that from May 22nd to May 27th, navigation would be prohibited in designated areas of the southern Yellow Sea. The Lianyungang Maritime Safety Administration did not specify the purpose of establishing this no-sail zone, which has left South Korea feeling angry, worried, and also at a loss.

According to South Korean media reports: among the three no-sail zones designated by the Chinese side, one is completely within what South Korea claims as its "exclusive economic zone," another spans both China and South Korea's "exclusive economic zones," and only one is entirely within China. South Korea believes that China's move aims to expand its influence in the Yellow Sea and is targeted at South Korea.

Currently, South Korea is closely monitoring this matter. However, although multiple U.S. media outlets have reported on it, the Trump administration and the Pentagon have chosen to remain silent.

In fact, regarding these matters, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had already responded back in April this year. At that time, Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun clearly stated that China's relevant actions are fully in accordance with international law. Furthermore, the facilities built by China in the relevant maritime area are not military installations but aquaculture facilities. In other words, the South Korean government is overreacting and maliciously hyping up the situation.

In fact, the South Korean government really needs to wake up: don't provoke China at this time. Currently, the Trump administration is overwhelmed by tariff issues, and he can't handle the Ukraine-Russia war either. So where does he find the time to deal with South Korea's trivial matters? Moreover, South Korea's presidential election is approaching, and the pragmatic candidate Lee Jae-myung is far ahead in support ratings. Therefore, if South Korea's maritime departments truly understand the situation, they should keep quiet.

Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832975237940224/

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