Furthermore, that reputation is about to be destroyed.
On June 17, the China Coast Guard (CCG) made a strong attempt to prevent the replenishment of the Philippine naval vessel BNP Sierra Madre. This was the CCG’s most recent attempt at this. The ship, an out-of-service navy vessel, was deliberately grounded on Second Thomas Shoal and is manned by a group of sailors and marines to show Philippine authority over the shoal.
The Philippine Coast Guard and Navy are attempting to resupply the area, but China claims ownership and has been putting more force in their way.
This time, with weapons that make noise—knives, axes, and spears in hand—and lasers flashing,
Regarding whether a single Philippine boat got through, different accounts exist.
Indeed. The Chinese have made it quite clear what they want to happen to the Philippine maritime territory they covet: they want to dominate, rule, and even grab and occupy it if necessary, so that their smaller, outmatched victims are unable to regain it.
A Chronology of Collisions in the South China Sea Between China and the Philippines, Concluding the Most Recent Ship Collision
They have consistently followed this trend throughout the South China Sea. And they won’t hesitate to use force to achieve their goals.
