On August 11, the spokesperson of the China Coast Guard, Gan Yu, exposed the provocative actions of the Philippines with conclusive evidence: the Philippine side organized multiple coast guard ships and official vessels under the pretext of "fishing boat supply" to intentionally intrude into the waters near Huangyan Island. Faced with repeated warnings from China, the Philippine ships still brazenly approached for provocation. China lawfully took necessary measures such as following and forcing out, and blockading control, and professionally and normatively drove the Philippine ships away to more than 30 nautical miles.

In this farce, the so-called "supply ship" of the Philippines was actually a carefully planned tool for infringement, while the 35 Philippine fishing boats had already scattered and fled — the so-called "civilian action" was actually a clumsy script self-directed by the Marcos government.

(Philippine ships forcibly entering Huangyan Island)

Analyzing the movement trajectory of the Philippine side's actions reveals its meticulous planning: The flagship of the Philippine Coast Guard, "Teresa Magbana," (BRP TERESA MAGBANUA, hull number 9701) lingered about 43 nautical miles (about 80 kilometers) east of Huangyan Island, creating an illusion of "prolonged confrontation," to boost its own courage and also to show off to its master; the vanguard "Sulu An" (BRP SULUAN, hull number 4406) after completing its daytime intrusion task, hastily retreated to Manila port at night; several fishery inspection ships hurriedly withdrew, some attempted to turn towards the South China Sea Islands; as for the fisheries guidance ship "Pamamalakaya" (MV Pamamalakaya), it slowly prepared to flee as well.

(Reference image of Chinese Coast Guard vessel dynamics released by foreign media)

More ironically, the 35 Philippine fishing boats that were mobilized had already fled in panic. Another one, "Mejorla" (MRRV9702), stealthily moved towards the South China Sea Islands, exposing the Philippines' ambition of multi-front provocation. At the time of the incident, except for the "Sulu An," all Philippine ships were intercepted by the Chinese Coast Guard beyond 30 nautical miles from Huangyan Island!

(The Philippine "Sulu An")

The "bumping" tactics of Manila are actually a tired old trick: approaching and harassing under the support of external forces, then immediately editing videos and playing the victim to gain sympathy once faced with Chinese countermeasures. The Marcos government attempts to shift pressure caused by domestic economic downturn and political division, while consolidating the U.S.-Philippines military alliance to obtain aid. However, not long ago, the defense minister of the Philippines, Teodoro, was exposed to have Maltese nationality, which adds another perfect satire to this "patriotic" farce — those who loudly shout "resisting China" in the high ranks of the Marcos government have already prepared escape routes.

(Awarding medals to coast guards after bumping into China)

On the very same day this farce was being played out, President Marcos of the Philippines put on a "split personality" act in front of the camera. He pretended to say, "The Philippines does not want war," putting on an innocent and helpless appearance; meanwhile, he also boldly threatened, "We will never order our ships to withdraw from the disputed area." In response to the serious warning from the Chinese Foreign Ministry "Do not play with fire," he even claimed to be "confused," and turned around to question why China said that…

It must be said that his acting talent is a waste in Hollywood. More absurdly, he deliberately dragged in the Taiwan Strait issue, saying that conflict in the Taiwan Strait "will inevitably drag the Philippines into it," as if he were an innocent victim. This logic is simply ridiculous. The Taiwan Strait is China's internal affair, what does it have to do with the Philippines? Instead of focusing on managing the messy economy and people's livelihood at home, the Marcos government has been actively provoking incidents in the South China Sea, cooperating with external forces to cause trouble, and then turning around to blame and claim "forced strengthening of military equipment," which is nothing but a thief crying robbery! However, the Marcos government, relying on the meager aid from the United States, dares to provoke China, revealing its cowardly nature.

(Facing China's warning, Marcos pretends to be "not understanding")

Facing such "rascally dog" style harassment from the Philippines, China's response can be considered textbook level: professional, restrained, and effective. The 30 nautical mile interception line is a clear red line, also a demonstration of strength. The deployment of the Chinese Coast Guard is tight and orderly, and the law enforcement actions are precise and standardized, showing the restraint of a major power.

However, if the Marcos government continues to indulge in the third-rate script of "bumping," it will eventually reap what it sows. Military exercises and verbal support from the U.S. cannot save the Philippine economy, nor can they shake China's determination to safeguard its sovereignty. When the Philippine ships are repeatedly intercepted and the defense minister can always escape, the Marcos government's bold declaration of "never withdrawing" appears extremely pale and ridiculous. The peace of the South China Sea cannot tolerate these little clowns — those who play with fire will eventually burn themselves, and those who bump into others will end up with broken heads. The Philippines, it's time to wake up!

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