China has been stationed in the small bamboo house of the tide watching station for a long time
Anda Reef[1]At the eastern end of the Zhenghe Reef in the Nansha Islands, it is 8 kilometers long and hundreds of meters wide, like a standing seahorse.andNanxun ReefWe will defend Taiping Island together.
Build a tent to guard: March 14, 1988Chigua Reef Naval BattlePreviously, it was controlled by Chen Weiwen in formation.In order to protect the construction of the Yongshu Reef United Nations Ocean Observation Station, China took control of Yongshu Reef and Huayang Reef in February. In March, it requested to "re control 4-6 reefs", of which two elasticity requirements are Anda Reef and Oxbow Reef far away from Yongshu Reef, which are listed as mild control, and generally only one person will stay.
At one time, it was changed to patrol: in 1990, Nance 420 of the South China Sea Fleet rebuilt a simple shed on Anda Reef. In that year, it was sometimes patrolled on July 21South Bid 463The ship went for an overhaul.
Construction of tide observation station：《South China Sea!South China Sea!》Page 96 says that one year (around the 1990s), China's South China Sea Fisheries Administration Corps paid tribute to theSmall bamboo shed at the tide watching station；Officials of Hainan ProvinceWang AiguoHis book "Navigating Nansha" records that in November 2004, when he was cruising Nansha, he sent a telegram greeting to the troops stationed on Anda Reef and got an answer.The Nanxun Reef garrison team should take turns to be stationed.Fisherman's assistant guardIn June 2003, fishermen in Nansha chased away a group of foreigners who were erecting markers on Anda Reef.The bamboo house is still there: Aerial photos of the Philippines in February 2014 and English explanations such as bamboos (bamboo or bamboo products) show that the bamboo house is in the middle of the head of the sandbar, with a logo on the top.Note: different fromXianbin Reef(A simple shed was built but was not stationed).
Official statementIn 2015, Chinese officials always said that the seven reefs filled in were "Nansha"partGarrison islands and reefs "[2-3], some are not all.
Foreign evidenceThe map of Vietnam in 2011 listed Anda Reef as one of the 13 Chinese (garrisoned) reefs in Nansha.On June 8, 2014, the Philippines reported that China dug sand and reclaimed sea in Anda Reef in a small scale in February[4](Actually, Chinese fishermen digTridacnaOperation), did not say that it violated the South China Sea Declaration, provided that it recognized that it had been China's manned reef for a long time.
The sandbar on Anda Reef: It used to grow larger, but later it became smaller under the influence of wind and waves.
Chinese name
Anda Reef
Foreign name
āndá Jiāo
Alias
Silver cake、Silver pot
Region
Hainan Province, ChinaSansha Zhenghebao, Nansha District
Anda Reef is at 10 ° 21 north latitude and 114 ° 42 east longitude.be locatedZhenghe Reef GroupAt the east end of the, there is a huge reef protruding from the northeast to the southwest in a pincerlike situationa hippocampusFrom the northeast to the southwest, it is about 8 kilometers long and 300 meters to 1000 meters wide.Actually not closedAtollThe middle water depth is 18-32 meters, and the Southwest Reef Gate can access dozens of tons of ships.It has a big reef out of water (although it has not been listed as one of the 50 water out islands for a long time, it is actually a water out reef).
To the east of it is a vast sea area. There are no other islands and reefs to reduce the waves, so the daily wind and waves are heavy.
Name evolution
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In 1935, the Chinese government announced its name as Elud Reef.
In 1947, the Chinese government announced its name as Anda Reef.
1983《Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China》The official name of Anda Reef was announced in the 10th issue of "China Geographical Names Commission Authorized to Publish Some Standard Geographical Names of Islands in the South China Sea".[1]
Chinese fishermen always call silver cake and silver pot.
Some foreign language books are called Eldad Reef.
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Huge reef
It isZhenghe Reef GroupIt is the largest reef in the area and has a promising future.
Archery function
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according toNansha IslandsIt is not difficult to understand the geographical characteristics of the distribution of islands and reefs and the idea of mainland garrison islands and reefsOxbow reefThe strategic importance of.Anda Reef is located inZhenghe Reef GroupEasternmost end of, actual controlHeel ReefWesterlyNanxun ReefEchoing from east to west, like a pair of iron tongs, the enemy occupied islands and reefs nearby are closely guardedTaiping IslandSecurity.Since the Taiwan independence forces are in power, the mainland has doubts about Taiwan's ability and determination to defend Taiping Island.In order to ensure that there is no risk of any loss and eliminate the possibility of Taiping Island falling into the hands of foreign enemies, it is essential to control Anda Reef.In fact, the mainland set up a sovereignty monument on Anda Reef as early as the 1990s, and Vietnam also reported in 2004 (unfortunately, this statement did not specify the specific source) that the mainland controlled Anda Reef and had troops stationed there.It can not be ignored that when the mainland set up the sovereignty monument on the two islands and reefs, it was completely possible to directly garrison and guard them, because there was noSouth China SeaRestrictions of the Declaration.
In March 1987, the UN Ocean Conference asked China to build the UN Ocean Observation Station 74 in Nansha. At that timeLiu HuaqingWhen he was the commander of the navy, he advocated to build the Nansha United Nations Observation Station, which was agreed upon through his efforts. In the second half of the year, he sent a batch of ships to investigate more than 50 reefs in Nansha for half a year (at that time, he did not garrison one, but only put a batch of stone tablets that could not resist Vietnam).Later selectionYongshu ReefBuild a station for protectionYongshu ReefThe construction of the UN Ocean Observation Station requires several protection reefs (the goal at that time was not to occupy more reefs, but to stabilize the construction of Yongshu Reef, that is, to prevent interference from Vietnam).In February 1988, another batch of reefs were intensively investigated. The process of February was: from February 1 to 7, the No. 929 landing ship sent by the East China Sea Fleet (with a construction site command post on the ship, which is also responsible for the life support of the construction personnel), the No. 833, Nanjun 613, 609, Nanbarge 42, 45, and landing boat No. 8535 of the South China Sea Fleet, and the No. Dali floating crane of the Shanghai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Communications,11 ships including the semi submersible barge Heavy Duty 1 arrived at Yongshu Reef one after another, loaded with construction personnel and station building equipment and materials——Since then, the Navy has sent combat ships and large auxiliary ships toDaxian ReefHuayang ReefEast reef, Chigua ReefQiong Reef、Nero ReefandZhubi ReefWait for 11 islands and reefsThe patrol of Nansha Sea Area was strengthened by carrying out field investigation and sending aircraft at the same time.
On February 3, 1988, the South China Sea Fleet held a grand swearing in ceremony in Zhanjiang Port. Li Yaowen, the Political Commissar of the Navy, Li Jing, the Deputy Commander of the Navy, and leaders of relevant units attended the meeting to see them off.On February 16, China selectively stationed at Huayang Reef.
Chen Weiwen Control
In March, the senior management requested "near Yongshu ReefControl 4 to 6 moreReef ", Paiyulin BaseChen WeiwenGo to Nansha to lead the formation 502.
A famous writer who was once the vice president of the Navy Branch of Xinhua News AgencyLu QimingSelected Works of the Navy in 60 Years, Volume 5 (China Culture Press, 2009), 108-137 pages of reportage, "The Star of the Sea -the naval battle at the Nansha IslandsFormation commanderChen WeiwenChronicle, "V. Guards on Nanxun Reef" introduction: [(before the war: from February 25 to March 13, on Nanxun Reef to Chigua Reef) 502 formation left the waters of Nanxun Reef, and went to investigate and occupy Dongmen Reef, Zhubi ReefNero ReefAnda Reef, Oxbow Reef, Chigua ReefQiong ReefandGhost Shouting Reef。So far, we have controlled 9 reefs including Nanxun Reef, overfulfilled the task of "reef control" and firmly held them in our hands.After completing the task of "reef control", Chen Weiwen commanded 502 formations to patrol back and forth in the "reef control" waters.](previously controlled by ChinaYongshu ReefandHuayang Reef）(The superior once asked Chen Weiwen 502 formation to control 4 to 6 reefs: "In order to ensure the completion of Yongshu Reef 74 Marine Observation Station, you must also be nearControl 4 to 6 moreReef! ")(To the east of Yongshu ReefDaxian ReefIt was controlled by another formation at that time)
March 13, 1988Chigua Reef Naval BattleThe day before, the South China Sea Fleet telegraphedNanxun ReefPatrolling ship 503 goes to Anda Reef to patrol (ship 502 goes toChigua ReefAlert), investigate and board Anda Reef (source:Lu QimingSelected Works of the Navy in Sixty Years, Vol. 5, p. 119, Hong Kong Chinese Culture Press, 2009).
Listed in light control
"Re control 4 to 6 reefs": two of them are far away (i.e. Anda Reef andOxbow reef）Mild control type (once controlledQiong ReefWhen the four reefs exceeded the upper limit of six, some leaders asked them to abandon them. Some old navy men said that the reefs were useless because of the information blockage at that time - data source: 3-14 Naval Battle of Liu Huaqing topic). Generally, only one person was stationed. Later, the situation in Nansha was calm, and they changed to patrol.
Chinese scientific research
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In May 1993, the Nansha Scientific Comprehensive Investigation Team of the Chinese Academy of Sciences boarded Anda Reef for scientific investigation（Zhao HuantingEditor in chief, participated by the Nansha Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team of the Chinese Academy of Sciences《Physical geography of Nansha Islands》12, Science Press, 1996).
In addition,South China Sea FleetNance 420South Bid 463The ship has the functions of marine surveying and research, often in NanshaDongmen ReefIt takes about three hours to sail to Anda Reef, and it is also fast to travel from Nanxun Reef to Anda Reef. It is easy for these ships to often conduct scientific research on Anda Reef.
Inspection by officers and soldiers of Nansha garrison on March *, 2000Oxbow reefWhether the sovereignty monument of Anda Reef is complete. Find the "newspaper size" sovereignty monument（Liu HanjunThe article "Interview Diary of Nansha Defenders who salute heroes", on page 208 of On the Spot Witnesses, edited by the chief editor, Taiwan Publishing House, 2001).
According to the data, since the situation in Nansha was calm later, it was once changed to patrol: 1990South China Sea FleetNance 420 built (rebuilt) a simple shed on Anda Reef and planted a Chinese flag.July 21, 1990 South China Sea FleetSouth Bid 463When the ship went to Anda Reef, it did not see the flag (because of the strong wind), so it was overhauled——It can be seen that in 1990, tents were built and flags were planted to proclaim sovereignty, but troops were not stationed yet, and only patrol and overhaul were carried out sometimes.
Source:Super Base CampWebsite name on May 20, 2012“South Bid 463”A post by (Mr. Zhou, Sichuan) with a click rate of more than 200000, "I have also been to Nansha in those years..... (updated again on June 18, 2012 - add turtle map)"[5]On the first page, the author was a sailor on the Nanbiao 463 ship of Nansha reef construction surveying and mapping. His job was to participate in the maritime chart surveying and mapping of Nansha. Later, several pages revealed his many experience pictures and diary. He had been to Anda Reef. His diary on July 21, 1990, published on the 648 floor of page 17 of the post, said this: {(1990)On July 21, Yinanda Reef -- Nanxun Reef is still stormy today, and the boat is shaking violently.From 7:00 a.mDongmen ReefWe set sail and arrived at Anda Reef after about three hours.Anda Reef is a new reef discovered by Formation 420, andA simple shed was built on the reef by ship 420. There was no garrison (referring to Chang Yuanbing), and only a Chinese flag was plantedHowever, when we arrived here, the flag had disappeared.Then send someone upoverhaulAfter a while, it soon ended. At 12 o'clock, we set sail for the last stop - Nanxunjiao——Introduction: There is a lot of information about Nanbiao 463 ship introduced online. The officers and men of this ship formation not only survey and build reefs, but also are the main builders of stilts on several reefs in Nansha for several generations. They often transport materials from the mainland to Nansha to build reefs. This ship has the highest position in the decades of construction of Nansha islands and reefs (as in 2014Sand blowing reclamationFamous in the projectTianjing）It can be said that there was 463 before and Tianjing after.
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The above content shows that at that time (for a long period of time), there were patrols sometimes, "then send people upoverhaulIt is also a patrol activity.This home-based patrol turned the reef into a kind of "primary manned reef", which is ultimately different from the "wild" reef without a shed or any patrol, or the "wild" reef without a shed or any patrol.
Answer the question: Does this really occupy the reef?It can be compared with Vietnam's early practice: they sent a small fishing boat to some reefs in the early days (during the period of competition with China). Sometimes they stayed alone for a period of time. Other times, they could not be sure that they were stationed without supervision from other countries.Anyway, he occupied the reef first, which is the lowest form of real occupation.
Resettlement of sovereignty monument
Further demonstrate sovereignty.
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Previously, the People's Republic of China had built a sovereignty monument on Anda Reef. The reef guards of the People's Liberation Army on the Nansha Islands regularly patrolled the reef to safeguard China's territorial sovereigntyOxbow reefThe monument of China's sovereignty can be clearly seen through the telescope.Along the way, we checked and expelled those who worked nearbythe PhilippinesSmall fishing boat.In the evening, the ship anchored atJiuzhang Reef GroupCaught in the Vietnamese occupationGrierson Reef AndJinghong IslandA few nautical miles from east to westDongmen Reef(Ψ 9 ° 55'N, λ 114 ° 28'E).As can be seen from the chart, the north and south building foundations are composed of several cement boxes that can store fresh waterReef fortressSimilar, the wind resistance is more than 12 typhoons. "——There is no quoted source in this passage. It is a common practice for some netizens not to use the source, but it is not rigorous——I hope relevant editors can supplement the literature basis.
Resettlement time?March 13, 1988Chigua Reef Naval BattleThe main task of the 503 ship that inspected and boarded Anda Reef is to patrol Nanxun Reef in the face of the sudden crisis situation. It is unlikely to take the sovereignty monument of Anda Reef with it;In 1990, Nanbiao 420 built a simple shed on the reef and planted a Chinese flag. I have never heard of placing the sovereignty monument;The Sovereign Monument should have been set up during the Nansha Scientific Comprehensive Investigation Team of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' visit to Anda Reef and other Nansha islands and reefs in May 1993. The situation was relatively loose during this period. The placement of the Sovereign Monument was less likely to be damaged, more stable and reliable, and more effective.
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Setting up a tidal station
Garrison form: the second stage of guard form is the establishment of garrisonTidal station（《South China Sea!South China Sea!》The record on page 96 shows that it started in the 1990s). Whether it has developed into other micro and small garrison forms remains to be determined by new information.
There are few people in the small bamboo shed of the tidal observation station (one person at the minimum), and the life is hard. It should not be one person or two people stationed for a long time. It should beNanxun ReefThe officers and soldiers of the garrison team take turns to garrison and share the hard life. Garrison on Anda Reef should be an incidental work of the garrison team on Nanxun Reef (staffing isNanxun ReefGarrison), the main base isNanxun ReefThe life supply also depends on the reserves of Nanxun Reef——In addition, the contemporary global electronic technology is highly developed. For example, a number of electronic observation points have been set up on the border between China and India. There may also be electronic observation instruments in some places of Anda ReefNanxun ReefThe buildings can also be used to observe the surrounding conditions of Anda Reef, so as to solve the problem of short board observed by the small bamboo shed guards at Anda Reef Tide Observation Station.
The garrison of the first generation of stilted houses is a common form in some stages of Nansha Islands.
Comparison: The early important way for Vietnam to occupy many islands and reefs is that some islands and reefs only send one or two soldiers to guard one reef with a small fishing boat. If there are competitors on the reef, one or two people is not enough, but one or two people can stay at a certain stage of the environment without competitors from time to time.
Evidence of garrison
1. ChinaTwo books provide two direct evidences：
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(1) Published by Guangdong People's Publishing House in 2009《South China Sea!South China Sea!》（beginning、Yao ZhongcaiChen Zhenguo) on page 96Officers and soldiers of the tide watching station: The background is that more than 1000 fishermen trapped in Dongsha Islands on December 3, 2004 asked Hainan Qionghai Fishery Bureau for rescue, and the political commissar and vice captain of the South China Sea Fishery CorpsZhu YingrongWhen he was appointed at a crisis, he briefly introduced his experience: he had been in the Navy Alpine Corps for 22 years, and only in 1989 did he have a chance to go to sea.The combat readiness mission is to get familiar with the sea conditions in Nansha.He once took the South 420 surveying ship and ran in Nansha for 45 days, after which he particularly talked about his experience in Anda Reef:“At Anda ReefOn behalf of the Party Committee of the Base, he went to the reef alone to comfort the reef guards.The so-called officers and soldiers are actually one personEveryone called him Qiu Gong, who should be a military engineer from Sichuan,Lieutenant Colonelmilitary rank.One is set on the reefTide observation station,In addition to observation equipment, it is aSmall bamboo shed, a kerosene stove and a large box of cans.Three times a day, high tide, flat tide and low tide, he tied a rope on his waist and went to the sea to observe the tide mark and record the tide level.It is like a clock that keeps moving every day.Qiu Gong is a benchmark in Zhu Yingrong's life。It may be hard, tired or frustrated. Whenever there is a problem ahead, Qiu Gong often comes to his mind quietly.——Without talking about the specific year and year of Zhu Yingrong's experience (1989 was the first time he went to Nansha, which does not mean that he only went there once. The leaders of the South China Sea Fishery Corps should go to Nansha more often, and the visit to Anda Reef could not be determined to be one of his 45 day experiences, but could be a later one), Zhu Yingrong and Qiu Gong talked about them as tough guys,The time span of Zhu Yingrong's success or failure is at least several years, because the time span of talking about success or failure in life in the Chinese language context is at least several years. In just one year, he will not use success or failure to talk about life experience. Moreover, for the tough guy, "every time there is a hurdle" also involves many years of experience (this "hurdle" refers to something more important, which will only be involved in "every time" for many years)，Therefore, Zhu Yingrong went to Anda Reef many years ago, probably in the 1990s。——It is worth knowing that the tide observation station is the garrison point, and the small bamboo house is a simple building,Sometimes there is only one naval lieutenant colonel, which is not always the case. The number depends on the relevant needs。——Comparison: The early important way for Vietnam to occupy many islands and reefs is that some islands and reefs only send one or two soldiers to guard one reef with a small fishing boat. If there are competitors on the reef, one or two people is not enough, but one or two people can stay at a certain stage of the environment without competitors from time to time.
(2) Vice President of Hainan Confucius Institute published in 2005Wang Aiguo"Mooring on the South Fumigation Reef at night" in Navigating the Nansha says: "FromOxbow reefCome out, we haveArrive at Anda Reef, and then go back throughDongmen Reef, Wuming Reef, etc,Every time we passed a reef, we sent a message of condolences to the reef guards and received an answer。After Vietnam occupiedHongxiu Island、Jinghong IslandFrom the telescope, there are trees and barracks on both islands, which are beautiful.A few days ago, I heard in the morning news of China Central Radio that Vietnam was organizing a tourist group to visit Hongxiu Island, which caused the Chinese people to protest. We have the responsibility to stop any words and deeds that violate the treaty——Yesterday afternoon, we arrivedSouth Fumigation ReefThere are similarities on Xiaonanxun Reef and Anda ReefOxbow reefOnYellow sand duneI personally believe that this is our action against the situation in Nansha. "
This description shows that there have been Chinese officers and soldiers guarding reefs.The first stage should be simpleStilted houseLater, yellow sand dunes were filled out to buildReef fortressAnd improve the living conditions of the garrison.
2. Foreign evidence：
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The Vietnamese side reported in 2004 that there were Chinese officers and soldiers stationed on Anda Reef (the netizens who talked about Vietnam in the early stage did not provide specific sources, so the later indexers were difficult to check the Vietnamese literature).
The map of Vietnam in 2011 listed it as one of the 13 reefs of Nansha garrisoned by China.The map of Vietnam in 2011 shows 13 Chinese reefs in Nansha area:Yongshu Reef，Nanxun Reef，Chigua Reef，Dongmen Reef，Zhubi Reef，Huayang Reef，Meiji Reef，Taiping Island(Taiwan garrison),Ximen Reef，Oxbow reef，Anda Reef，Xinyi Reef，Semilunar reef。(Source: "In those years, I also went to Nansha (updated again on June 18, 2012) - 429 floor on page 11") - Why was it garrison reef rather than control reef?becauseZhongzhou ReefIt is actually controlled by Taiwan, but the map is not marked, and the map focuses on garrison.As for control, it is flexible. There is no simple house and people often patrol and prohibit others from occupying it. It can also be said that it is actual control, but it is different from being inhabited (not living there every day)——Garrison, including permanent and intermittent garrison (different fromimperial inspection tour）。
On June 8, 2014, the Philippines reported that China was small-scale land reclamation in Anda Reef[4], showed some picture evidence taken in February, and added a text note. In addition, it did not say that it violated the declaration of South China Sea behavior, that is, it recognized in disguised form that it had been stationed by China for a long time. Otherwise, according to the consistent practice of the Philippines, it would make a big stir about a country's violation of the declaration of South China Sea behavior.The press release of the Philippine Presidential Palace and the military on June 8, 2014Nanxun ReefandHuayang ReefSimilarly, it is said that the Chinese ships found in these three reefs have equipment for land reclamation, and the discussion is about engineering equipment and reclamation, not about garrison, provided that they have been stationed for a long time, so the garrison has not done anything.
Fishermen come to guard
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Chinese fishermen have played an important role in supporting the protection of Anda Reef: Anda Reef is more than ten miles long, and some places cannot be protected by the tide station personnel themselves, so other countries (near Anda ReefBolan ReefOccupied by Vietnam) once wanted to fish in troubled waters and was driven away by Chinese fishermen: Chen Dao's Survey of the Living Conditions of Fishermen in Nansha, published in the 8th issue of the Communist Party magazine in 2012, disclosed that "in June 2003, Tan Zixian led the fishermen to drive away a group of foreigners who were erecting landmarks on Anda Reef." - This shows that Anda Reef was competitive at some time,Later, I didn't see any similar information——When other countries came, Chinese fishermen came quickly, which showed that the observers or observation instruments at Anda Reef Tide Observation Station could see a relatively wide area around (the visual observation distance was dozens of miles on the sea level), and they could notify nearby fishermen to help during the crisis. Other countries would know that China had a strong defense after this event, so they did not see similar events later.
The bamboo house has been in
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The aerial photo of Anda Reef in February released by the Philippine military on June 8, 2014 has a text explanation: a frame is drawn at the head of the sandbar on Anda Reef, with a small black object in the center, which is different from the surrounding white environment, and it is marked with "erected" in capitalBamboosPole marker ".
There is a logo on the top of the bamboo, so the small bamboo house is in the middle of the head of the sandbar (the pictures reproduced on the Chinese website are not as high definition as the original version).
The identification of bamboo objects and tiny pin marks indicates that the original version of aerial photos should be high-definition pictures with high pixels. Contemporary international photography technology is advanced. The Philippines should have had high-definition cameras or high-definition video recorders by 2014.
Since the bamboo house is still there and has a top logo, the small bamboo house at Anda Reef Tidal Observation Station can be regarded as a long-term building.For so many years, the building level of the tide observation station has not been improved, which shows that China is satisfied with the status quo for a long time.In addition, China's engineering capacity has been very strongSand blowing reclamationAnda Reef has not been reclaimed, which shows that China's reclamation is limited.Comparison: Vietnam's engineering capacity is low, and it has been filling the sea in Nansha for a long time.
The Philippines calls reclamation
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Filipino statement: On June 8, 2014, the Philippine Business Daily press release "The Presidential Palace: Not Responding to China's Aggression" said: "According to the military report, China is suspected of carrying out reclamation activities in Anda Reef, and the military took relevant photos in February. The photos show the Chinese reclamation ship. One quoted the report of Defense Minister Jarvis that China hasAnda ReefReclamation has been carried out. "[4]On June 9, Chinese media titled "Philippine Media: Chinese Ships Appear on Nansha Islands and Reefs with Reclamation Equipment", reproduced the report of the Philippines on the 8th: "Philippine President Aquino III said,South Fumigation ReefandHuayang ReefChinese ships were found on which equipment for reclaiming wasteland was usedAccording to the report, the military reported that China alsoAnda ReefCarry out land reclamation activities.Photos taken by the military show that China had some activities in February 2014.The photo shows a trencher connected to a Chinese ship.It was reported that Peter Galvez, spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, was quoted as saying that China has been engaged in land reclamation in Anda Reef. "[6]
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The Philippine official said that China had small-scale reclamation activities in Anda Reef, but did not follow that China violated the provisions of the Declaration of Conduct in the South China Sea that no new unmanned reefs should be occupied, indicating that he recognized that Chinese troops had been stationed in Anda Reef for a long time.If he had not already been stationed, he would have said that China violated the Declaration.
Picture annotation: Photos taken in February released by the Philippines, and two copies of the article "Anda Reef is Controlled by the Mainland" by the Iron Blood Community on August 8, 2014 (presumably from the Philippine website)[7]The pictures reproduced on Chinese websites do not have the high definition of the original version.
The so-called photos taken in February in the Philippines are marked with the following English words: 1. The three red arrows at the bottom left are marked with the words "trails of - backhoe".2. On the top left, three red arrows are marked with the words "rock, coral, piles".3. The middle white sand pile is marked with "cogged (part)" under a frame.4. On a frame at the head of the sandbar (inside is a small black object different from the surrounding white environment), the words "erected bamboo pole marker" are marked.
According to the Philippines, the small black objects in the middle of the head of the sandbar have the top logo of the upright bamboo products;Small sand piles have gears;There is a backhoe excavator path under the water near the tail of the sandbar.In addition, the Philippines released a simultaneous photo showing a trencher connected to a Chinese ship.
Truth - digging tridacna is not reclamation：
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Online statement (without specifying the original source): "The so-called Anda Reef reclamation is actually carried out by Chinese fishermenTridacnaOperation;The high-definition map of Anda Reef released by foreign media on January 26, 2015 shows that Anda Reef has not been reclaimed. "
TridacnayesMolluscaBivalvemarine animalIt is the largest bivalve shellfish in the sea, known as the "king of shells", with the maximum body length of more than 1 meter and weight of more than 300kg.
Fisherman diggingTridacnaSome operations use small excavators, which have two small tracks. Therefore, the pictures released by the Philippines show that the backhoe and the backhoe path are Chinese fishermen digging in Anda ReefTridacnaThe traces left on the bottom of the reef are not official reclamation work.
Comparison shows the truth: China's Nansha around 2014Sand blowing reclamation, usingTianjingThe operation of large engineering ships such as Anda Reef is progressing rapidly. If the land is reclaimed at Anda Reef, it can be operated for several days a dayHydraulic reclamationIn fact, there is a large permanent land area?No,
The life of Anda Reef Tidal Observation Station is extremely difficult, and it needs to improve the living space of the garrison, such as the living level. However, for a long time, there has not been a better house built, let alone a reclamation project.
The speeches made by the spokesmen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the leaders of the Central Military Commission during their visits to the United States around June 2015 said thatSand blowing reclamationThe seven reefs filled by the project are China'spartGarrison islands and reefs "[2]，[3]It means that China is stationed on more than seven reefs of reclamation——The determiner "part" modifies the following phrase "garrison islands and reefs".Some people say, "Nanshapart"Garrison islands and reefs" can be read as "Nansha part, garrison islands and reefs" (add a comma in the middle). This strange saying regards "Nansha part" as the division of "South China Sea",ParadoxIn the context of the original language (the main body of the original language is about Nansha rather than the South China Sea), andParadoxThe sentence nature of Yu's original words is not smooth, does not conform to the Chinese expression habits, and does not conform to the Chinese official expression habits.
In general, only seven islands and reefs are mentioned, because the conventional discussion range is 50 islands and reefs exposed from Nansha, and it depends on who occupies many of them.
Current status
Current status: there is no evidence to prove that China has announced to abandon the Anda Reef garrison. As long as it has not announced to abandon, then the legal principle is《Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea》Continuation of garrison reef nature during the effective period.It is not reasonable to give up.
Anda Reef andXianbin ReefDifference: China set up the first generation on Xianbin Reef around 1992Stilted house，Meiji Reef IncidentIt was blown up by the Philippines.Did China give up the garrison of Xianbin Reef?The Philippines bombed the buildings without the response of the Chinese garrison, which means that the stilted houses at that time only declared sovereignty and were ready to be stationed, such asAnda ReefIn 1990, stilted houses were not stationed.No garrison, no give up.In addition, Anda ReefXianbin ReefImportant, it defendsTaiping Island。At least, there is no evidence that China has abandoned the Anda Reef garrison.
Therefore, whether Anda Reef is stationed or not should be based on the authoritative statement (and this is a multi-channel authority group).
Nature of sandbars
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The sandbar on Anda Reef first appeared on the satellite image in 2005, and then gradually became larger. In recent two years, it has become smaller under the influence of wind and waves.
What is the nature of sandbars?
Natural sandbanks are dominant, and some of them are artificial sources. According toWang AiguoThe saying of "Navigating the Nansha" has artificial participation, andOxbow reefSome of the sources of the upper sandbar are the same.
Comparison: "Reef Patrol Record I" in Navigating Nansha："On November 9, 2004, there was a pile of artificially piled yellow sand on the Oxbow Reef, about 8 meters long and 2 meters high. It was obviously an artificially piled sand dune. A fishing boat was waiting here 200 meters away. When we were ready to send a small boat to the armed preparation to find out, a sergeant of the deputy gun saw from the sight glass that the fishing boat was flying a five-star red flag, so we stopped further action.”
Part of the nature is from nature, and later it changed naturally.
