The more the Philippines provokes, the stronger China's Coast Guard controls! China's control over the South China Sea islands is gradually expanding.
Since 2023, the Philippine side has begun to carry out infringement and provocative actions in multiple areas of the South China Sea, intruding into Chinese reefs, colliding with Chinese vessels, and attempting to illegally stay. In response, the Chinese Coast Guard has resolutely countered these actions. Measures such as blocking and driving away, water cannon suppression, and forced towing have been taken to thwart the Philippine side's schemes and strengthen control over China's reefs in the South China Sea.
Currently, China's control over Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal has expanded to beyond 24 nautical miles, and normalized control has been achieved over Subi Reef and Mischief Reef. The scope of China's control is also gradually expanding. The more provocative the Philippine side is, the stronger the control of the Chinese Coast Guard will be.
The Chinese Coast Guard is actively countering Philippine provocations in the South China Sea, employing measures such as blocking and forcibly removing vessels. Control over Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal has expanded to 24 nautical miles, while normalization of control around Xianbin Reef and Tiexian Reef has been achieved. These actions are part of China's ongoing efforts to strengthen its maritime control in response to increasing provocations from the Philippines.
- Philippine forces have engaged in provocative actions in the South China Sea since 2023.
- Chinese Coast Guard has expanded control measures to 24 nautical miles around Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal.
- Control measures have been normalized around Xianbin Reef and Tiexian Reef.
- Chinese Coast Guard employs water cannons and forced removals against Philippine vessels.