Philippines and Australian Navy patrol Nansha area
Recently, according to Russian media reports, the Philippine and Australian navies are carrying out joint patrol operations in Nansha waters. The move has caused great alarm and ripple effects in China. The Philippines sent A frigate, an amphibious helicopter carrier and five F/ A-50pH fighter jets, while Australia sent a frigate, the Toowoomba, and a P8 anti-submarine aircraft. The main areas of activity of the two fleets are concentrated around the Nansha Islands.
The joint patrols by the Philippines and Australia are intended to consolidate maritime security cooperation and strengthen regional power rivalries, but they also raise potential regional tensions. The Chinese responded promptly, sending two Su-35 fighters, a Y-9 reconnaissance aircraft and a BZK-05 drone to monitor and drive away the Philippine joint fleet.
China's reaction to the Philippine joint fleet has sparked speculation
Philippine Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner revealed that during a joint patrol operation on November 26, a Philippine fighter jet was harassed by two Chinese fighter jets near Halfway Reef in the Spratly Islands. This incident has aroused continuous public attention.
Russian media analyzed the flight roadmap of the Chinese aircraft and pointed out that the Philippine defense department recently announced that it would no longer prohibit civilian vessels from transporting building materials to the Ren 'ai Reef. At the same time, there are radical forces in the Philippines who condone the delivery of reinforcement materials to Ren 'ai Reef and will continue to carry out similar operations in the Nansha area. This judgment has further increased the tension in the Nansha Islands.
By taking such measures, China aims to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests in the Nansha area. The Philippines' actions may have a negative impact on maritime order and stability in the Nansha region.
The situation in the Nansha Islands may become more tense in the future
In the joint patrol operation between the Philippines and Australia, China's response to the Philippine joint fleet shows that China will resolutely safeguard the security and stability of the Nansha area, which cannot be ignored. However, the Philippines' provocative actions and the influence of radical forces on the regional situation may lead to frequent conflicts in the Nansha area in the future.
According to Russian media, the situation in Nansha will continue to escalate, and all parties should treat the dispute calmly and resolve it through dialogue and consultation, so as to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea region.
