China’s Psyops and Disinformation at the East and South China Sea
Never in the history of warfare that a conquering force had telegraphed its planned military action. Since all wars were fought and won not only by sheer strength but also by deception, the Chinese state media’s announcement to the world that it is preparing to take Zhongye Island or Pagasa Island as known in the Philippines should cast doubts on China ’s advertised intention. Given that an element of surprise is essential in winning a battle or a war for that matter the baffling question is why would the Chinese tell that it will make a kiss, so to speak. One can only guest that maybe it is China ’s means to bluntly exhibit its objection to the planned upgrading of the island’s air and port facility by the Philippine government, or perhaps China has engaged itself to launch a psychological operation to test the waters of the East and South China Sea . They want to assess how Japan , the Philippines and the United States would react. How will the contending forces deploy, a