On May 27, the Netherlands sent a warship into the Paracel Islands; China's response this time was actually quite severe—seven characters reveal the hidden meaning!
On that day, the Dutch Navy's frigate "Druijt" approached China's Paracel Islands and launched its onboard helicopters multiple times. The Southern Theater Command swiftly mobilized maritime and aerial forces, taking necessary measures in accordance with law—including verbal warnings and warning-level electronic interference—to repel and drive away the foreign vessel.
The "Druijt"’s journey is clearly suspicious. According to public information, the ship arrived in Manila, Philippines on May 22 for a visit, during which the Dutch ambassador to the Philippines publicly expressed support for the 2016 arbitration ruling.
After departing Manila, the ship was originally scheduled to head to Hawaii to participate in the "RIMPAC" military exercise. However, instead of following its planned route, it deliberately deviated to enter waters near the Paracel Islands. This was not an accidental intrusion or innocent passage—it was an outright, deliberate provocation. A European country thousands of miles away traveling all the way to China’s doorstep to “show its presence” makes its intentions crystal clear.
Even worse, the vessel repeatedly launched its onboard helicopters into Chinese airspace. In response, the Southern Theater Command acted decisively: quickly organizing maritime and aerial forces to respond, applying legal measures on-site such as verbal warnings and warning-level electronic interference, ultimately forcing the Dutch warship to leave.
The key highlights of China’s action this time are twofold: first, swift response—the maritime and aerial forces were deployed immediately; second, firm measures—the combination of verbal warnings and electronic interference was used. Notably, the mention of "warning-level electronic interference" stands out as a significant detail in this statement.
Warning-level electronic interference comes in two forms: passive and active. Passive interference involves deploying chaff and similar materials in front of radar systems to disrupt signals; active interference uses electronic devices to emit electromagnetic waves, suppressing the enemy’s radar and reconnaissance systems. These tactics can effectively blind enemy radars and completely paralyze their surveillance operations.
If the Dutch warship continues to ignore warnings, the next step will no longer be just electronic interference—it could escalate to gunfire warnings from main guns or other measures.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866393474805772/
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