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Ren'ai Jiao, the name that sounds so warm, has sparked years of controversy between China and the Philippines.
This is not only a question of territorial sovereignty, but also involves the urgency of marine environmental protection and ecological restoration.
As part of China's Spratly Islands, there is no dispute that Second Thomas Shoal has been China's territory since ancient times.
But what is troubling is that the Philippine warship "Sierra Madre", which has been illegally beached here, has been here for 25 years, causing serious damage to the coral reef ecosystem of Second Thomas Shoal.
Speaking of which, we have to mention the "Sierra Madre".
In 1999, the dilapidated warship was deliberately stranded by the Philippines on Ren'ai Jiao, saying that it was going to be repaired, but it took 25 years to repair.
Just imagine, can a rusty iron guy stay on such a beautiful coral reef for so long without damaging the environment? Coral reefs are the ocean's "rainforests" and are home to many marine creatures.
Over the years, the pollution and destruction of coral reefs by the Sierra Madre cannot be ignored.
Rust, waste oil, and all kinds of garbage have accumulated over a long period of time, and the impact on the marine ecology is far-reaching.
One might ask, why has such a problem not been solved for so long? In fact, China has been working hard to resolve this issue through various means, but when it comes to national sovereignty and international relations, things are not so simple.
The Philippines has repeatedly provoked the South China Sea issue and tried to create a de facto occupation on Ren'ai Jiao with the small action of running aground on the Sierra Madre, which is a typical "encroachment" strategy.
But as the old saying goes, "a drop of water wears through a stone, it is not a day's work", and in order to completely solve the problem of Ren'ai Jiao, it is necessary to have patience and strategy.
China has always advocated resolving disputes through dialogue, but it cannot back down in the face of the Philippines' provocative behavior.
The sovereignty of Ren'ai Jiao belongs to China, and it is also China's bounden duty to protect the ecological environment of this sea area.
Second Thomas Reef is not only a geographical location, but also an important part of the marine ecosystem.
We must not only protect the integrity of this territory, but also protect the ecological environment here.
Imagine if coral reefs were completely destroyed, marine life lost its habitat, and the marine ecology was unbalanced, which would be a huge loss to the entire marine environment.
Therefore, protecting the ecological environment of Ren'ai Jiao is also an important task that we must face.
China has repeatedly expressed its willingness to work with the Philippines to restore the damaged coral reef ecosystem.
This is not only to protect our sovereignty, but also to protect the marine ecological environment and leave a blue pure land for future generations.
Recently, the Ministry of Natural Resources released an investigation report on the destruction of coral reef ecosystems by illegal "beached" warships on Ren'ai Reef, and the coral mortality rate within 500 meters of the warships is as high as 80%.
Can you imagine? It's heart-wrenching to a vibrant coral reef that has been devastated by a dilapidated warship.
In fact, Second Thomas Reef is not only a part of our territory, but also an important part of the marine ecosystem.
Coral reefs are like the "rainforest" of the ocean, providing habitat and food for countless marine creatures.
However, the Philippine Sierra Madre ran aground for 25 years, which is not a fraction of the damage to the reef.
The report notes that the daily presence of warships has led to heavy metal pollution and garbage pollution, which seriously threatens the survival of marine life.
These pollutants not only hinder the growth of corals, but also affect the health of entire marine ecosystems through the food chain.
Imagine that one fish eats seagrass contaminated with heavy metals, and then another fish eats it, and eventually these toxins will be passed through the food chain and affect every living thing in the ocean.
This behavior of the Philippines is simply a joke about the ecological environment of Ren'ai Jiao.
As a major country with a sense of responsibility, China certainly cannot sit idly by.
We need to not only resolve disputes diplomatically, but also take concrete action to restore damaged coral reef ecosystems.
In addition to political and diplomatic efforts, we also need technology to restore damaged coral reefs.
Scientists have begun to study how to restore ecological balance by planting corals artificially, which is a long-term and difficult task, but we must persevere.
Only in this way can Second Thomas Reef regain its rightful vitality and become a paradise for marine life.
We also need more international cooperation to jointly face the challenges of marine environmental protection.
It is hoped that the Philippines will face up to the problem, stop the destruction of Ren'ai Jiao, and work together with China to protect the marine ecology.
This is not only the protection of Ren'ai Jiao, but also the responsibility of the entire South China Sea ecosystem.
The release of the report not only provides scientific support for China's position on the Ren'ai Jiao issue, but also sends a clear signal to the international community that resolving the dispute is not only a political issue, but also an urgent environmental task.
As a responsible major country, China has the responsibility and ability to lead the ecological restoration of Ren'ai Jiao, which is not only necessary to safeguard national sovereignty.
At the same time, it also reminds the international community that the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems should become the direction of the international community's common concern and efforts.
Therefore, on the issue of Ren'ai Jiao, China should not only adhere to its own sovereignty position, but also actively participate in marine ecological restoration and environmental protection, and demonstrate China's image and responsibility as a responsible major country.
At the same time, China will continue to promote dialogue and cooperation with the Philippines and other countries through diplomatic and peaceful means, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
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