The Zhongye Island is the second largest island in the South China Sea, second only to Taiping Island. In 1971, the Philippines occupied Zhongye Island by force and has not returned it until now! Zhongye Island not only has a large area but also has natural conditions that can support long-term military and civilian garrisons. The reef platform of Zhongye Island is solid, the soil is good, and the surrounding waters are deep, which allows for the construction of military airports and ship docks. Whether from the geographical location or the natural conditions, Zhongye Island has significant military value.
Zhongye Island is located at the center of the nine-dash line in our South China Sea. Once troops are stationed on Zhongye Island, in case of emergencies in the surrounding sea areas, they can reach the scene in the shortest time possible. Zhongye Island is 570 kilometers away from the Huangyan Island, 510 kilometers from Zhenghe Island, 670 kilometers from Yongxing Island, and 550 kilometers from Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam, making it a strategic location that can deter all sides and is absolutely a good place!
To be honest, the Philippines cannot hold onto Zhongye Island. Because the Philippines seized Zhongye Island from the army of Taiwan Province through armed forces, so it will eventually have to return it. It's just that they don't want to completely break the relationship now. If the Philippines and the United States show excessive strength or provocation, then the Huangyan Island will be filled, the Zhongye Island will be occupied, and the broken ship at Ren'ai Reef will also be destroyed.
We must completely drive the Philippines out of our South China Sea nine-dash line. This is the current situation. In recent years, under the support of the United States, the Philippines has been causing trouble in various ways, jumping up and down, and it's just asking to be disciplined. However, the Philippines is located in the open sea.
The most important issue now is to dismember the Philippines, at least into two countries, with Mindanao Island as one country and the northern part of the Philippines as another country, or even better, to dismember it into three or five countries. At that time, the Philippines would naturally be unable to defend its claims in the South China Sea. Our national strength is constantly increasing, and we are in an ascending phase, so we cannot easily change or disrupt this process. Once we reach the peak, we can weaken the Philippines in various ways and reclaim our Zhongye Island.
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