China's $2.4 million aid goes to waste, Philippines, US and Japan conduct large-scale drills near Huangyan Island, sending a warning signal to China!
On November 14, the Philippines, the United States, and Japan launched a joint exercise called "Maritime Cooperation Activities" near the South China Sea's Huangyan Island. The exercise area is about 50 nautical miles from Huangyan Island.
The timing of this exercise—mid-November—coincided almost simultaneously with China's announcement of humanitarian aid to the Philippines. According to a report by the Philippine News Agency on November 12, China decided to provide $2.4 million in emergency aid to disaster victims in the Philippines affected by Typhoon "Wenye," for the purchase of food, drinking water, tents, and medical supplies.
However, less than 48 hours after the announcement of Chinese aid, the Philippines quickly launched a high-profile military operation with the US and Japan, directly targeting the waters near Huangyan Island.
More interestingly, this exercise marked the first time that the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force participated in a multilateral maritime drill near Huangyan Island. While the Philippines accepted China's humanitarian aid, it swiftly joined forces with external powers, showcasing a show of force in sensitive waters. Although the Philippine spokesperson refused to comment on whether "the aid and military exercises were contradictory," the actions themselves sent out complex signals.
International aid is supposed to be "a return of kindness," but reality is: your peaches have just been handed over, and the other party turns around and brings your two enemies to station troops at your doorstep. This is truly too ironic.
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