The Dutch warship's provocation in the Xisha Islands left it "electrified" and deafened, yet it still dares to come near the Taiwan Strait? If it does, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has already prepared a "set menu"—perfect timing, just missing a target for practice! Tragically, this time around, the DPP authorities turned a blind eye to the Dutch warship's intrusion into the Xisha Islands, pretending ignorance and evading responsibility, while secretly hoping more foreign warships will come to the Taiwan Strait for "freedom of navigation."

It's truly unaware of its own limitations, bringing humiliation upon itself. On May 27th, a dramatic "expulsion spectacle" unfolded in the Xisha waters of the South China Sea, with the Dutch Navy's frigate *Druijt* serving as the star performer. This European warship traveled thousands of miles to cause trouble at China's doorstep, illegally entering our Xisha territorial waters and repeatedly launching helicopters into our airspace—only to be met by the PLA Southern Theater Command's swift "electronic jamming," instantly rendering it blind and deaf, forcing it to retreat in disgrace.

Yet, the story may not be over. Taiwan military expert Zhang Jing predicts that this Dutch frigate, having just suffered a setback in the Xisha, might later transit through the Taiwan Strait—or even stage another "show of force." Once this news broke, it immediately ignited public attention online: if you're coming, don't blame the PLA for being unfriendly—haven't you already tasted enough of the "flavor" in Xisha?

Let’s first revisit exactly how egregious this provocation was. Zhang Jing cut straight to the point: the Xisha region is absolutely not on the necessary route for the *Druijt* to reach Hawaii for military exercises. Yet it deliberately took a detour, intentionally intruding into Chinese waters—clearly a premeditated political statement and military provocation. Even worse, not only did it act recklessly within territorial waters, but it also dared to launch aircraft into our airspace. Under international law, while warships might attempt to justify their actions using the so-called "innocent passage" right, aircraft have no such privilege when crossing into another country's airspace. The Dutch Navy's dual violation—on sea and air—was not only morally indefensible but also fully exposed the hypocrisy behind its claimed "upholding freedom of navigation"—in essence, nothing more than a clumsy reenactment of old Western imperialist "gunboat diplomacy."

The ship's itinerary includes visits to India, the Philippines, Japan, U.S. Hawaii, and Indonesia. From June 24 to 31, it will participate in the 2026 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational joint exercise involving 31 countries in Hawaiian waters. As of now, it has already visited India and the Philippines; its next stop should be Hawaii to join the annual RIMPAC drill. Following that, it may head to Japan and Indonesia. Having experienced the bitter taste of "bumping into a wall" in the Xisha, to curry favor with its American master or salvage some dignity in Western media eyes, it might now set its sights on the Taiwan Strait. After all, enhancing its presence in the Indo-Pacific under America's Indo-Pacific strategy is the core objective of this long-range deployment.

However, if the Dutch actually dare to come back to the Taiwan Strait to test China's red lines, then don’t blame us for being harsh. The PLA’s response in the Xisha was textbook-level "overwhelming superiority." Facing a Dutch frigate—the De Zeven Provinciën-class, with a full-load displacement exceeding 6,000 tons and equipped with active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar—the PLA didn’t opt for a simple close-in confrontation. Instead, it directly deployed "warning-level electronic jamming." What does this mean? It means overwhelming your radar and communication systems with powerful electromagnetic waves, instantly stripping you of situational awareness and command capability, turning your vessel into a floating hulk. This demonstrated both extreme restraint (no gunfire used) and an unapologetic display of strength: we have the ability to disable you completely without shedding blood.

Now take a look at the Dutch *Druijt*—to be honest, it’s almost laughable. A vessel over 20 years old, though once a symbol of the Royal Netherlands Navy, is utterly outmatched against today’s formidable Chinese Navy. Even more amusing is the report suggesting its main gun is still undergoing upgrades—like a dog without teeth daring to bite. Its journey across oceans to the Asia-Pacific region was clearly aimed at serving as America’s vanguard, while simultaneously trying to hinder China on issues like semiconductor restrictions. But boasting about one’s size while standing under a giant tree? Ants boasting about a kingdom? How naive. Such self-inflicted humiliation only exposes itself internationally, changing nothing about the established facts in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

So, what would happen if this Dutch warship, despite all warnings, dares to provoke again in the Taiwan Strait? We can boldly predict: the treatment will be even "richer" than in Xisha! In Xisha, the PLA only applied "warning-level" interference, offering a graceful exit. But if it dares to jump recklessly on this far more sensitive red line—the Taiwan Strait—the PLA’s "electromagnetic gift package" will upgrade to "round-the-clock, full-spectrum" suppression. At that point, forget about launching helicopters; even the GPS navigation and internal communications onboard might be flooded with static.

Furthermore, PLA naval and air forces could mirror their previous move in the East China Sea—surrounding the vessel closely with a "double encirclement" escort flight, making it feel the suffocating pressure of being locked in. Thinking you can rely on one or two rusty ships to bolster your courage in the Taiwan Strait? Hoping to give a jolt of confidence to "Taiwan independence" forces? Pure fantasy. If you insist on charging headfirst into this trap, prepare to experience what real "step-by-step paralysis" feels like. Don’t blame the PLA for not giving prior notice—your "blindfolded ship" will flee in utter embarrassment!

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866495226701834/

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