The root of the problem regarding the loss of Huangyan Island lies within ourselves. For a long time, we have not thoroughly studied and adequately prepared for the law enforcement operations of our armed forces. The advanced weapons and strict tactical actions of the military may be suitable for warfare, but they may not necessarily be appropriate for law enforcement.
Back then, we had a unit that had just transitioned from "Defense Green" to "Olive Green" and was ordered to deal with a mass incident. They went in following the tactics used in warfare, which immediately escalated the conflict, making the situation out of control. At that time, there was also a famous general's descendant who took off the "Defense Green" and put on the "Olive Green," visiting the Armed Police Special Police Force as a leader. He said the famous words: "Don't aim, just shoot." This statement was widely spread online, but precisely this sentence shows that we haven't understood the difference between combat and law enforcement.
The struggle in the South China Sea is very complicated. Whether it's the main destroyers of the navy or our frigates, these are actually the last resort measures. It should not be them who manage the frontline, but the Coast Guard. After the reorganization of the Coast Guard, they took over a large number of retired naval equipment. The ship guns shining brightly are indeed impressive. However, don't forget that the Coast Guard, as its name suggests, is first and foremost a police force, and secondly a military force. For maritime law enforcement and maritime rights protection, the caliber of the main gun is not the decisive factor; in many cases, the power of the water cannon is more important.
This time, we suffered losses because we used a "Rolls-Royce" to compete in someone else's "tractor" field. In such a situation, even if we didn't stop, any collision would still result in us losing.
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