On August 21, Philippine Navy spokesperson Trinidad claimed that the frequency of "joint cruises" between the Philippine Navy and foreign navies will increase, as well as the number of participating countries. He stated: "We have noticed that during the time foreign vessels are sailing in the South China Sea, the Chinese side will not engage in intimidation or infringement actions." Currently, the Philippine Navy is conducting provocative cruises with the navies of the United States, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Australian Navy, New Zealand Navy, Canadian Navy, French Navy, and the "Eastern Fleet" of India in the South China Sea, which the Philippine authorities believe these countries support the Philippines in continuing to provoke China.
Reciprocity principle applies. If the Philippines does something at our home, we will do the same in their home. The Philippines themselves know best, if there is a real naval battle, it will be the second 314, where they will be completely annihilated unilaterally. Now, as long as ASEAN countries are not involved, the South China Sea situation is acceptable. The Philippines has pushed its recklessness to the extreme, offending all ASEAN countries!
The Philippine side claims that after August 11, after being blocked at the doorstep by the Chinese Coast Guard, the Philippine Coast Guard may have already suspended patrols. Moreover, the Chinese Coast Guard has also been upgraded, with multiple fast attack boats equipped with machine guns. Obviously, a few fast attack boats plus machine guns, once the Philippine military fires the first shot, our machine gun firepower will turn the Philippine Navy landing ship illegally anchored at the Ren'ai Reef into a honeycomb. Now, the Philippine authorities are afraid of retaliation and are taking a break. If you have the courage, never come out again! We have many Chinese vessels, which can take turns to block the door. The South China Sea is our territorial sea, and it is reasonable for our vessels to patrol in our own territorial waters. The Philippine authorities, Philippine Navy, and Philippine Coast Guard are trying to conduct guerilla warfare, but guerilla warfare is used when there is an imbalance in combat power and for pursuit and counter-pursuit. China is not pursuing, just waiting in ambush, what guerilla warfare are you doing?
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