On February 18, 1988, China stationed at Huayang Reef (the Huayang Reef, the East Reef, the Middle Reef and the West Reef of Yinqing Reef Group have been inspected recently) asYongshu ReefGuard reef of observation station.
Completed in 2014Huayang Island, is ChinaNansha IslandsZhongyi platform shaped coral reef, controlled by Chinese garrison, administratively subordinated to the People's Republic of ChinaHainan Sansha 。
Huayang Reef is the southernmost reef where China is stationedNansha Islands and Reefs, YesYongshu ReefServe as an outpost.To improve theenvironment, China began to carry outSand blowing reclamationIn the autumn of 2014, the reclamation was completed, covering an area of 0.28 square kilometers (equivalent to two thirdstian'anmen squareArea).It ranks seventh in Nansha Islands.
From May 26 to October 9, 2015, in Huayang ReefChigua ReefTwo 50m high lighthouses were built forsea freight Provide navigation and other public servicesservice products。China has started to build two 50 meter high lighthouses in the South China Sea to provide public service products for the world shipping industry.
It is within the range of 8 ° 51:36 north latitude and 112 ° 49:48 east longitude.
Fishermen, commonly known as "Tongguozi", were stationed by the PLA Navy on February 18, 1988.Huayang Reef is illegally occupied from Vietnam to the westEast reef9.5 li (nautical mile), southwardNanwei IslandAbout 57 nautical miles, northingYongshu ReefAbout 38 nautical miles.
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Huayang Reef
Huayang Reef is a long strip with a slightly east-west trendDry out the reef，Reef bodyIt is east-west trending and presents spindle shaped and crescent shaped reef platform.
The ebb tide is exposed and covered with coral reefsMarshland。There is no lagoon, andReef flatThe platform is 5.5 kilometers long (3.5 miles) and about 2 kilometers wide (1.5 miles). There are reefs with water yield of 1.2 to 1.5 meters on the north side, and the outer side of the east end suddenly deepens to the deep sealagoon。
In 1935, the Chinese government announced its name as Kedelang Reef.
In 1947, the Chinese government announced its name as Huayang Reef.
In 1983《Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China》The 10th issue issued the announcement "China Geographical Names Commission is authorized to publish some standard names of islands in the South China Sea", officially announcing the name of the islands and reefs as Huayang Reef.[1]
Some foreign language books are called Cuarteron Reef[2]
On February 3, 1988, the South China Sea FleetZhanjiang PortSolemnly heldOath taking meetingLi Yaowen, Political Commissar of the Navy, Deputy Commander of the NavyLi JingandyesRelated unitOfLeaders came to the meeting to see off.
February 18, 1988 (The Nansha Opportunity was written on February 17 by mistake《Memoirs of Liu Huaqing》The 18th), Chinese explorers just boarded the southeast of Yongshu ReefOfHuayang Reef,Vietnam NavyNo. 851MinesweeperAnd armed transport ship 614 will enter the reefOfAt the southwest end, two more ships were sent to harass us the next day, which was also harassed by our navyFleetdrive away.
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February 24, 1988yesBetter, butWave heightStill 1.5 to 1.Between 8 meters, which greatly exceeds the wave height of semi driven ship operationnoMust exceed 0.62m.Command post and Shanghai Salvage BureauOfPersonnel determinationnoWait a little longer. With professional technology, 5 ships were finally unloaded safelyConstruction vesselOnly.
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At dusk on February 24, 1988, after a dayOfDue to the intense work, all the staff decided to try to dig the channel in order to seize the time schedule.As Yongshu Reef is hard in geology,yesRock digging boat shovel in some placesnoThe diver risked his life and usedReefExplosive stacking on the surfaceOfMethod of naked blasting.After 9 daysOfFight hard and finally blow the channel open.Use the excavated coral dregsPile up8080 square meters of land.
The Navy Builds a Station on Yongshu ReefOfAt the same timeHuayang Reef、Zhubi Reef、Chigua Reef、Nanxun ReefandDongmen ReefOn 5 islands and reefs, it has been built to withstand a typhoon of magnitude 12OfhalfPermanentOfStilted houseAnd send heavy troops to garrison.[AndAnda ReefandOxbow reefIt was just a small control. Only a small bamboo shed was set up at the tidal observation station, and one or two troops were stationed, sometimes patrolling. At that time, in addition to the already controlled Yongshu Reef and Huayang Reef, the superiors required that "4-6 more reefs should be controlled" around Yongshu Reef, four heavy troops stationed near the reef, and two individual troops stationed far away from the reef.The other reefs once occupied were not ordered later, and were soon seized by the Vietnamese army]
On August 3, 1988, the State Council and the Central Military Commission sent a commendation message to the Navy to commend the station builders and encourage them to make greater contributions to the protection and construction of Nansha.On August 18, 1988, Navy Commander Zhang Lianzhong and Political Commissar Li Yaowen signed a circular calling on the entire Navy to participate in the construction of a station in NanshaOfAll staff learn.
Huayang Reef is 10 nautical miles away from the East Reef occupied by Vietnam.Nansha IslandsStrategic situationIt is more severe than before. Although it is generally stable, it is still tense in some parts. Vietnam forcibly occupiesMaritime rights and interestsWe are arrogant. We have a lot of pressure on the reef. We must be vigilant, overcome paralysis, and guard the reefCombat readiness dutyDuty and military training.
Reef Alliance: the first outpost in the South China Sea;The dragon and the water show its spirit, and the tiger sits on the reef to shake the country and the Nansha[3]。
Other conditions on the reef are very good, but the shortage is that vegetables are not resistant to storage, so there will be no guarantee in the later period of reef guarding. We have to find ways to grow and distribute themBean sproutGrind some tofu and improve the food.Fortunately, everyone did not complain at all, and they actively tried to find ways, including planting vegetables.
Our troops are from Henan, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hubei and Shandong.Although they come from all over the world, they can eat spicy food after arriving in Nansha. Because there are few green vegetables, the taste of meat will be worse after being frozen for a long time. When cooking, you have to adjust the taste a little morePepperIt's a common way, but it's good for every supplyDry pepperQuite enough. After a long time, even those who could not eat chilli could eat it.The special environment can change many habits of people. There are few vegetables and hot peppers. Nansha people must get used to eating hot peppers, learn to eat them, and like them.
After training, we mainly read books, mainly inspirational books, and can also go to the Blue Web.There are news, music, TV series and movies on the Blue Web, which can be downloaded.During the National "Two Sessions", in addition to watching TV news, we used the Blue Net to learn.
Building: artificial cement building.In 1988, our navy began to set up defense posts on Huayang Reef[4]。It is the third generation of Yonggu“Stilted house”。
By April 2015, sand blowing and reclamation will be completed, covering 0.28 square kilometers. Meanwhile, according tothe PhilippinesAerial photos have been taken on Huayang Island, where facilities such as working buildings, living rooms and high blockhouses have been built!
How to compare and understand?0.28 divided by 0.44 is equivalent to 0.64 (about two thirds)tian'anmen square(0.44 square kilometers, or 44 hectares, or 440000 square meters).1 square kilometer=1Square kilometers=One million square meters=100 hectares=1500 mu.
The high-definition map of DigitalGlobe on May 30, 2015 shows that the island has main land, and the slope marked by the arrow in Figure 2 can be used for vehicles to drive directly into the building.
The high-definition image of DigitalGlobe on August 23, 2015 shows the approximate shape of a main building on the island.According to its size and shape, some foreign media speculate that it is a 'flak tower' - a kind of air defense tower with communication, control, command and habitability. Some foreign media even speculate that there is a radar system under construction on Huayang Reef covering an area of 3000 kilometers.
As of August 26, 2015InfrastructureMore than half of them have been completed. From the satellite image, the small streets and roundabout roads on Huayang Island have been repaired, and the communication on the island has been completedbase stationAlso completed, the lighthouse on the island is under construction!Six small guide lighthouses have been built around the island!
Life conditions have changed by leaps and bounds - Xu Penggang: Five years ago, it was basically in the "three shortages" of water, vegetables and fruits, and supplies, and the living conditions were very difficult.With the motherlandcomprehensive national strengthThe life of our officers and soldiers guarding reefs in the South China Sea has been changed by leaps and bounds——Reporter: Now——Xu Penggang: It has changed the history of relying on the rain to deliver ten kilograms of water a day.There is a seawater desalination machine, which can basically guarantee the daily life water, and the refrigerator has also becomeCold storage, PastOld oilThe kitchen has also become a new kitchen with intelligent integration. Previously, it was supplemented once every three months, but it has also become a small supply every month. During the Spring Festival, we are very pleased to ensure that our reef guards can eat frozen fruits and vegetables supplied from the mainland.[5]
In addition,Fresh water is the basic guarantee after the island was built in 2015, and will be completely solved soon: On January 17, 2016, the news "The biggest problem of islands and reefs in the South China Sea" reported that recently, a new type ofDiesel generator setCylinder linercooling waterwaste heatThe driven seawater desalination demonstration system successfully debugged the effluent.This means that in the near future, China's breakthroughseawater desalination technology It can not only produce fresh water on remote islands in the South China Sea, but also rapidly develop livable areas here.It is understood that this set of equipment does not need to consume additional energyDesalinated seawaterCompared with technology, the cost is reduced.One 1000kWDiesel generatorThe waste heat produced can produce 60 tons of fresh water every day, which is sufficient for 300 residents or soldiers in a battalion."Now with this technology, the water shortage in the South China Sea will be solved。”It used to be common on islands in the South China SeaDiesel engineMostly for radar andCommunication equipmentAnd other military facilities to provide power, they have new uses.This system is in Zhuhai, GuangdongGuishan Islandfunction.[6]It can be popularized to other islands and reefs soon.
On May 27, 2015, the news day of "China's presence on Huayang Reef in the South China SeaChigua ReefThe construction of two 50 meter high lighthouses was started. "Report: On May 26, 2015Commencement ceremony。Provide public services for the world shipping industryservice products。
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 26 -- On May 26, the Ministry of Transport held theNansha LighthouseConstruction commencement ceremony.It is reported that in order to improve the civil navigation aids in Nansha waters,
The Ministry of Transport will launch theChigua ReefBuild two multi-functional lighthouses.After the completion of the lighthouse, it will provide efficient navigation for ships of various countries sailing through the sea areaNavigational AidsAnd greatly improve the navigation safety of ships in the South China Sea.
It is understood that the two lighthouses under construction are circularGraphic Artist Designer, integrationChinese ElementsDesign style.The lighthouse is 50 meters tall and equipped with 4.5 meters lanternsLight range22 nautical miles.
The South China Sea is an important international seaTransport corridor50% of the world's merchant ships sail through the South China Sea every year.At the same time, the South China Sea is also an important fishing ground. A large number of fishing vessels operate in the South China Sea all the year round. The density of vessels is hightraffic accidentIt happens from time to time.Lighthouse is an important navigation aid for safe navigation at seaPublic serviceThe facilities are generally built at key locations of important ports and waterways. The tower top lens refracts light to illuminate the sea surface, guide the ship to navigate or indicate dangerous areas.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 9, 2015 By the Ministry of TransportHuayang LighthouseandRed Melon LighthouseThe completion ceremony announced that two large multi-functional lighthouses were officially illuminated and put into use.
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On October 15, 2014, Taiwan "Director of National Security"Li XiangzhouOn stage“Legislative YuanThe Foreign Affairs and National Defense Commission confirmed that the Chinese mainlandSouth China Sea IslandsOfReclamationThe land reclamation action is more active than in the past. The area of Huayang Reef, which was originally slightly larger than two basketball courts, has increased to 18 hectares in a year and a half (Taiwan also believes that the reclamation of the reef began in July 2013), which is equal toTaiping IslandHalf of Nansha Island has become the third largest island in Nansha.For the mainland in the South China SeaBig actionAs well as the possible announcement of the "South China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone" in the future, Li Xiangzhou said "I am really worried".[7]
Li Xiangzhou said that 7 of the islands controlled by the Chinese mainland in the South China Sea are under reclamationLand formationFive of them were approved by mainland leaders in person, with the goal of "small island fortress" and "large island battlefield".In late September, the PLA Navy Commander took an unprecedented week to inspect the reclamation project of these islands and reefs by warship, and also inspected the joint operation drill at Yongshu Reef in Nansha, thereby declaring that there has been a comprehensive strategic plan in the South China Sea.[7]
2016-2-4Central People's Broadcasting StationThe broadcast program "Reporter Connection: The Spring Festival Wishes of Officers and Soldiers guarding the Huayang Reef in Nansha"[5], introduced several reef guarding heroes in Huayang Reef.
Zhang Guohui: from HenanLuyiThis is his 28th time to guard the reef, and he has spent 12 Spring Festival on the reef.
Xu Penggang: "The First Sentry in the South China Sea"logistic serviceMonitor, from ShandongBinzhouIt is the 13th time to guard the reef, and this is the 8th time to celebrate the Spring Festival on the reef.
Xu Qiang: It's Huayang ReefSignalman, HunanYiyangPeople.It is the 13th time for him to guard the reef, and also the 4th Spring Festival.
Zhang brave: HenanYongchengPeople, he is the 14th time to guard the reef, which is the fifth Spring Festival on the reef.
