Military Analysis~: China's 3rd 10,000-ton giant ship goes south? Should garbage be cleared in the South China Sea?

Recently, the mainland's navy and maritime law enforcement agencies have dispatched a number of large ships into the South China Sea to carry out missions, including the mainland's latest 10,000-ton giant ship. According to the information released by the Ministry of National Defense, the mainland navy and maritime law enforcement departments have recently sent two 10,000-ton giant ships into the South China Sea and have completed relevant tasks, and another 10,000-ton giant ship has also arrived in the South China Sea, and the coast guard command ship has also been in place.

Since the withdrawal of United States military aircraft carriers, the South China Sea has developed into a key area for frequent interaction between ships of the mainland navy and coast guard. Among them, the flagship of the mainland coast guard, the 5901 large multipurpose patrol ship, has been stationed near Xianjiao in the south of Hainan Island to closely monitor the behavior of the Philippine Coast Guard patrol ship Margobaroa, and the 10,000-ton patrol ship Haixun 09 of the Guangdong Maritime Safety Supervision Administration, which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, has also set off from the coastal waters of Hainan Island and rushed south to the Ren'ai Jiao area to take on a new mission.

Authoritative media on the mainland, especially China Central Television (CCTV) and Dragon TV, have repeatedly revealed in depth the unprecedented damage caused to the local ecological environment by the Philippines deploying military vessels on a certain reef and beach in the South China Sea that they illegally occupy. Over the course of 25 years, the impact of these landing ships on the region's ecosystems is incalculable, and the coral reef ecosystems in the surrounding waters have been greatly damaged. The mainland government has made it clear that it is necessary to expel the illegal Philippine ships so that the ecological environment in this area can be gradually restored, when the Chinese maritime police are on patrol duty, the Philippine military has publicly announced that they will not withdraw from the occupied islands and reefs, according to CCTV reports, the mainland has sent a warship with a displacement of 10,000 tons, which undoubtedly shows the mainland's firm determination to resolutely safeguard maritime rights and interests and protect the ecological environment.

The Silk Road Ark, the mainland's second 10,000-ton hospital ship, officially set sail for the south on July 10, 2023, starting its first medical mission in the South China Sea since it was put into operation. The displacement of the ship has reached an astonishing 14,000 tons, according to the relevant reports of CCTV, it is known as a maritime medical platform with all-round three-dimensional rescue capabilities, and its medical technology and level are comparable to the top tertiary hospitals in China. This also fully demonstrates that the medical team in the Southern Theater is fully prepared to respond to all kinds of sudden medical emergencies at any time.

According to overseas media reports, the series of major actions carried out by the Chinese government are rare in its history, fully demonstrating the mainland's firm determination and perseverance in protecting maritime rights. The mainland's outstanding coast guard force, maritime affairs department, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have jointly deployed several large ships of 10,000 tons to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. This important move was interpreted by the United States media as a clear and unequivocal signal that the mainland's military, coast guard and navy have fully entered combat readiness to deal with any challenges that may arise, and the mainland's large hospital ship "Silk Road Ark" has also been deployed to the front line, and in the event of a military conflict, the ship will be able to immediately provide vital medical support services to the PLA and coast guard.

In the vast maritime territory of the mainland, the appearance of the Haijing No. 5901 command ship subordinate to the Chinese Coast Guard is enough to show that our side has a comprehensive and sufficient state of readiness and is ready to carry out all kinds of complex and urgent operational tasks at any time, so as to resolutely defend the interests enjoyed by our country at sea and prevent all external forces that try to intrude on the mainland. It is worth mentioning that this command ship can not only issue effective commands to other coast guard vessels, but also take necessary measures against Philippine Navy vessels in sensitive waters such as Ren'ai Jiao, thus demonstrating the mainland's firm stance and strong strength in handling maritime disputes.

Despite repeated high-profile rhetoric, Philippine authorities have been unable to send warships or other vessels similar to large Coast Guard vessels to attack the combined fleet of the mainland coast guard. The mainland has long been fully prepared for the worst-case scenario it may face, and if the Philippine authorities continue to insist on provoking incidents, then they will only suffer the consequences, and the mainland will certainly take resolute measures to resolutely safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

At present, the Philippine side is actively calling on the mainland to lift the blockade imposed on the relevant sea areas, the main purpose of which is to ensure that its dilapidated ships in service can receive the necessary supplies and support, and can continue to illegally station in the mainland's territory. The mainland's CCTV has made it clear that the illegal actions taken by the Philippine authorities on the disputed islands and the serious damage caused to the local ecological environment are absolutely intolerable, and the mainland has sent a vessel specially responsible for marine environmental protection to the site of the incident, and its intention is obvious.

The old landing ship on Ryan Reef has almost zero chance of being stranded for a long time. With supplies increasingly scarce, it was only a matter of time before the Filipino garrison withdrew. Whether through peaceful negotiations or through coercive measures, we must resolutely put an end to the illegal occupation of the ship by the Philippines. At the same time, it will send a strong warning to the Philippine government that any attempt to challenge China's authority will come at a heavy price. If the Philippines still chooses to follow the pace of United States and provoke mainland sovereignty, then the mainland will not hesitate to fight back and gradually recover those occupied territories and islands and reefs.