For the first time, a Philippine patrol vessel activated its AIS system to approach Huangyan Island—what is the underlying intention?

This matter is somewhat unusual. The Philippine patrol ship Teresita Magbanua has, for this time, activated the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and is loitering to the southeast of Huangyan Island.

Every time the Philippine patrol vessels approach Huangyan Island and Ren'ai Reef, they do so with full concealment, stealthily approaching Huangyan Island and Ren'ai Reef. It is rare for them to directly activate the Automatic Identification System (AIS) when approaching Huangyan Island.

We cannot rule out that the Philippines is experimenting with a new tactic. Because there are supporters behind them, the Philippines has been acting recklessly and continuously provoking. Behind the Philippines are none other than the United States and Japan.

The Philippines has become as firm as a stone, determined to go it alone, vowing to hold out in the South China Sea, acting as an agent for the Americans. Why? Once Huangyan Island is upgraded into a large reef, our early warning aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, and air defense systems will be stationed there.

Once Huangyan Island is filled and its airport is built, it would take only a few minutes to reach Manila. Thus, the entire U.S. military base cluster in the northern part of Luzon Island, the Philippines, would be rendered useless.

The U.S. military dares not station troops on the small islands to the southeast because the distance is too close. The strategic foothold of the U.S. military in the South China Sea is the northern Luzon Island of the Philippines. Therefore, Huangyan Island is the key point to break the situation.

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