The Royal Netherlands Navy has sent a warship across the ocean to the East China Sea in the Western Pacific.
This warship, rather than staying in Europe, has traversed thousands of miles to reach the East China Sea, with its main purpose being to assert its presence.
Its stated reason is to monitor the United Nations' sanctions enforcement against North Korea, similar to previous actions by the Australian Navy.
Besides monitoring sanctions, the Netherlands, like Australia, is also covertly attempting to gather military intelligence on China.
Previously, Chinese military aircraft in the Yellow Sea demonstrated a tough stance towards Australian helicopters, as their escort ships did not follow the rules.
They not only approached very close to Chinese naval exercise areas but also dispatched helicopters to gather intelligence on Chinese exercises.
After the Dutch navy's warship arrived in the East China Sea, it appeared even more confident and powerful than Australia, and thus also began plotting to gather intelligence on China.
On June 7th, while cruising in the East China Sea, the Dutch frigate "Zuiderkruis" suddenly sounded an alarm.
Dutch soldiers quickly prepared for battle and found two Chinese fighter jets continuously circling overhead.
Upon sensing the unusual and potential danger, the Dutch warship immediately dispatched helicopters to confront the Chinese fighter jets.
However, one helicopter was clearly insufficient to confront Chinese fighter jets.
Sure enough, shortly thereafter, a Chinese naval armed helicopter arrived and drove away the Dutch helicopter.
According to reports, the two Chinese J-7 fighter jets circling low over the Dutch warship were equipped with Type 19 "Black Hurricane" light armed helicopters.
The J-7 is well known, while the Type 19, although not as well known as the J-7, is a multi-purpose light armed helicopter of the army aviation, equipped with millimeter wave radar, capable of launching rockets and AKD-9 air-to-ground missiles, and possessing considerable combat power, suitable for various tasks including personnel transport, reconnaissance, and emergency rescue.
Perhaps this is why China sent such helicopters to hover over the Dutch warship, for reconnaissance and warning purposes.
From leaked photos, it can be seen that the J-7 only carried two auxiliary fuel tanks and no weapons.
Considering the Type 19's range of 700 kilometers, it can be inferred that the Dutch frigate was not far from China.
If not warned to stay away, it might take further action to gather Chinese military intelligence.
Therefore, the two J-7 and helicopter sent by China are likely to conduct close reconnaissance and also to warn the Dutch warship to keep calm in the East China Sea.
According to reports, the Dutch warship crossed the Taiwan Strait from south to north at the end of May and has been active in the East China Sea, claiming to be enforcing sanctions against North Korea.
However, whether they are engaged in other activities while enforcing sanctions, they are aware, and China is also aware.
After being approached by Chinese fighter jets and helicopters at low altitudes, the Dutch navy was apparently displeased.
After accusing Chinese fighter jets of low-altitude reconnaissance, the Dutch warship no longer carried out its claimed monitoring mission and once again crossed the Taiwan Strait, but this time from north to south.
For now, let's say that their crossing of the Taiwan Strait again is a provocation against China. In fact, the Dutch warship seems a bit despicable.
How much wave can a humble frigate make in front of China?
China sent fighter jets to the Dutch warship to find out what was going on, which can also be regarded as giving them face.
Otherwise, they came all the way to China's doorstep, only to be ignored by China, which would be quite embarrassing.
The Netherlands had better understand that today's Netherlands is no longer the Netherlands of the past.
With their current confidence, they dare to boast in front of China, which is really arrogant.
Perhaps China has been too indulgent with these Western countries, even allowing their planes and warships to flaunt themselves in front of China.
It seems that it's time for a change.
China should make these self-important Western countries' planes and warships tremble at the sight of China, which would be a strategic success for China.
The road ahead is long, and China must not slacken in the slightest.
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