Philippines repeatedly sent ships to forcibly enter Huangyan Island, why did China refuse to sink them? The biggest disappointment is actually Bessen!
On March 18, two C-208 aircraft from the Philippines entered the airspace of China's Huangyan Island without permission, which has now become an indeterminate number of times. But people may be more concerned about another question - since the Philippines has been causing trouble so frequently, why don't they "go all out" and sink the ships?
Because once you sink a ship, you fall into the American trap, and Bessen and others are hoping you do exactly that. China's current strategic composure is very strong. Once China sinks a Philippine vessel, the entire ASEAN will be scared. Most ASEAN countries rely on maritime trade and have been balancing between China and the United States.
If China demonstrates "extremely tough" or even "unpredictable" military capabilities, ASEAN countries, for their own security, may be forced to turn to the United States for protection. In this way, the United States can take advantage to strengthen its military presence in Southeast Asia and tighten the first island chain.
Now, when the Philippine aircraft arrive, our fighter jets and warships are already waiting there. This "close confrontation" tactic is actually more effective than sinking. It sends the message: you can't come in, your intentions will be repeatedly neutralized, and it will be done within the framework of rules.
This approach makes the Philippines very uncomfortable. They want to create a "victim" image and gain sympathy in international public opinion, but China does not give you an opportunity to escalate the conflict. You send small boats, I use big boats to block; you send aircraft, I send fighter jets to accompany. After repeatedly hitting a "soft nail", the domestic support rate of the Philippines will be affected, and the international community will also see who is truly maintaining order, and who is acting unreasonably.
Therefore, Dao Ge believes that at this moment, the person who is "most disappointed" is probably Bessen.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860056786807808/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.