In recent years, Vietnam’s island reclamation project in the South China Sea is like a silent enclosure movement, which not only attracts global attention, but also makes many countries feel a lot of pressure. Today, let’s talk about this seemingly calm but surging South China Sea drama.
Reclamation of islands, Vietnam is playing a big chess game
Speaking of island reclamation, many people may first think of our country’s South China Sea island-building project. But you know what? Vietnam’s moves in this regard are not small either.
According to the latest satellite data, Vietnam’s reclamation in the South China Sea has accelerated significantly in recent years, with a new land area of 3 6 square kilometers. This is not a small amount, equivalent to creating a small city out of thin air.
The key islands and reefs reclaimed by Vietnam include such key locations as Bac Reef, Bison Reef, and Hong Guan Island. These islands and reefs are not only strategically located, but also strategically important in the South China Sea. By reclaiming islands, Vietnam has not only expanded its territory, but also deployed military facilities in these key locations, forming substantial control over the South China Sea.
Upgraded technology, reclamation is no longer a small-scale project
Don’t think that Vietnam’s reclamation projects are still small-scale. They have made great efforts to introduce European high-tech equipment, such as the suction dredger Asia Lion, with a single-day dredging capacity of up to 150,000 cubic meters. This efficiency is simply mind-boggling.
Moreover, Vietnam has adopted a two-track technology strategy. Traditional methods are used on small islands and reefs, while all-out efforts are made at strategic locations to ensure the quality and progress of works. This kind of precise policy-making has to make people admire Vietnam’s careful calculation.
Accelerating militarization, Vietnam flexes its muscles in the South China Sea
Don’t think that Vietnam is only reclaiming islands, they are showing their muscles in the South China Sea! The Vietnamese army is deeply involved in the reclamation project and has built a trinity of reclamation operation system. Marine militia, naval engineers, and marine police forces are all on board, forming a complete set of militarization promotion mode.
Vietnam’s maritime militia are not vegetarians, they lay fishing nets and buoys on the periphery of the reclamation area in mixed formations of fishing boats and soldiers to interfere with law enforcement vessels of other countries and cover the operation of dredgers. This low-intensity confrontation strategy not only circumvents the restrictions of international law, but also realizes actual control over the South China Sea.
Vietnam’s naval engineering units are the core force of the reclamation project. They are not only responsible for reclamation operations, but also directly deploy military facilities. For example, the newly built oil depot and underground ammunition depot on Hong Protection Island are their masterpieces. These facilities not only provide solid logistical support for the Vietnamese army, but also become an important bargaining chip in the strategic game in the South China Sea.
Economic drive and security anxiety, Vietnam’s double logic
Vietnam’s reclamation projects in the South China Sea have a complex strategic intent behind them. It is driven by economic considerations. Vietnam hopes to expand the scale of its maritime economy, especially the development of oil and gas resources, by reclaiming islands. After all, the South China Sea is a pot of gold, and who wouldn’t want a piece of it?
Moreover, Vietnam’s reclamation project also reflects its security anxiety. In the face of the maritime strength of neighboring powers, Vietnam feels no small pressure. They hope that through the reclamation of islands, enhance their own maritime defense capabilities to ensure national security and sovereignty integrity. This strategy of attacking and retreating allows Vietnam to occupy a favorable position in the South China Sea game.
As Vietnam reclaims land, Dongda faces multi-dimensional challenges
After talking about Vietnam’s reclamation project, let’s talk about how it affects me. It is undeniable that Vietnam’s island reclamation project has posed a multi-dimensional challenge to us.
Vietnam’s military deployment in the South China Sea has posed a substantial threat to us. Their anti-ship missile systems and air defense systems have been able to cover some of China’s islands and sea areas in the Spratlys. This means that our military activities in these areas will be closely monitored and potentially hit by Vietnam.
Second, Vietnam’s development of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea has posed a challenge to our energy security. The South China Sea is one of China’s important sources of energy, and Vietnam’s island reclamation and oil and gas development activities have undoubtedly intensified the competition for resources in this region.
Vietnam’s unilateral change of the geographical status quo in the South China Sea through island reclamation has challenged the international legal order. Invoking the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, they have claimed the reclaimed islands as natural islands and established a 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone accordingly. This practice not only undermines our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, but also jeopardizes peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Of course, the above is only part of the impact of Vietnam’s reclamation projects on me. In fact, this land enclosure campaign is hiding more suspense and variables. What will Vietnam do next? How will Dongda respond in the South China Sea? All these questions deserve our continuous attention.
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