China, Vietnam Agree to Properly Settle Maritime Disputes

[Tresbon]

Yu Zhengsheng (L), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Dec. 26, 2014. [Photo: Xinhua]

Senior Chinese and Vietnamese officials agreed in Hanoi on Friday to properly settle the maritime disputes and control their differences through dialogue.

The consensus was reached in a meeting between China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

"The maritime issue is highly complicated and sensitive, which requires negotiations to manage and control differences," said Yu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

"Magaphone diplomacy can only trigger volatility of public opinion, which should be avoided by both sides," said Yu, who is in Hanoi for a three-day official visit.

He proposed both countries to enhance political trust and build consensus, strengthen guidance in public opinion, and promote substantial cooperation in various areas.

"We are ready to beef up coordination with Vietnam, enhance personnel training and media swaps, to lay solid public opinion foundation for the development of China-Vietnam ties," Yu said.

Nguyen Tan Dung, for his part, said Vietnam expects joint efforts with China to properly settle maritime disputes in a candid and friendly spirit, and especially promote substantial progress in their negotiations regarding the maritime demarcation of the bay mouth of Beibu Gulf.

He agreed to treat China in an honest and candid manner, and further facilitate bilateral cooperation in such fields as economy, culture, education and youth exchanges.

Yu also met with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang on Friday, respectively, and held talks with Nguyen Thien Nhan, chairman of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee.

Yu conveyed to Nguyen Phu Trong and Truong Tan Sang greetings from Chinese President and the CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping.

He said his visit to Vietnam aims to cement relations between the two ruling parties and countries, as well as implement the consensus reached between Xi and Truong Tan Sang during the latter 's trip to Beijing last month for the APEC summit.

Yu urged for joint efforts from both countries to maintain and expand the momentum for improving bilateral ties, and promote even greater progress of China-Vietnam relations.

Next year marks the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. "History shows that to enhance China-Vietnam friendship and cooperation meets the fundamental interests of the two parties, countries and peoples, and also contributes to regional peace, stability and prosperity," Yu said.

He urged both sides to learn from historical experience, cherish their traditional friendship, jointly respond to challenges, in order to boost continuous progress of China-Vietnam ties along a correct path.

China wishes the 12th CPV Congress, scheduled in early 2016, a full success, Yu said, adding his country hopes to see greater achievements of Vietnam's reform and development under the leadership of Nguyen Phu Trong.

Nguyen Phu Trong said Vietnam pays great attention to China's economic and social development, and considers it as Vietnam's opportunity.

The CPV admires the CPC's progress in party building and anti- corruption campaign, Nguyen Phu Trong said, calling on the two ruling parties to share experience in governance, and boost high- level visits and cooperation in various areas.

Truong Tan Sang told Yu that the Vietnam-China friendly cooperative ties will remain unchanged despite changes in international situation.

"Vietnam always give priority of its foreign policy to its all- round strategic cooperation partnership with China," Truong Tan Sang said, vowing joint efforts with China to cement political trust and substantial cooperation.

In their talks, Yu and Nguyen Thien Nhan agreed to boost closer cooperation between the CPPCC and the VFF, and earnestly fulfill the MoU regarding their cooperation from 2014-2019.

Yu is visiting Hanoi from Thursday to Saturday at the invitation of the CPV Central Committee and the Fatherland Front of Vietnam.

 

[BuddhaPalm]

Yu met with all three leaders. Nguyen Tan Dung is isolated. Vietnam is completely contained by international political isolation, improved Sino-Russian ties, falling oil prices and the new high speed railway through Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. Of course we will never move from our position that South China Sea belongs to us but we can play for time while USA and Japan declines rapidly.

 

[Beast]

Vietnam shall abandon US and western allies. They cheer them to go against China but never offer any real economy benefit while actively support ex south vietnam regime of overseas vietnamese in their countries. Its a lose lose deal if Vietnam pick the western option.

 

[Echo_419]

Vietnam shall abandon US and western allies. They cheer them to go against China but never offer any real economy benefit while actively support ex south vietnam regime of overseas vietnamese in their countries. Its a lose lose deal if Vietnam pick the western option.

Vietnam is in a tough spot & should hold the hands of all the Parties in the region (West & also the East)

 

[Sanchez]

Vietcongs are losing control of Vietnam. The South Vietnamese are coming back from all the corners of world where they took refuge. Viets are not much different from Koreans or Japanese but they ain't as strong as the others as a nation. They never were...

 

[PoKeMon]

@terra_rizer

 

[biendong]

Vietcongs are losing control of Vietnam. The South Vietnamese are coming back from all the corners of world where they took refuge. Viets are not much different from Koreans or Japanese but they ain't as strong as the others as a nation. They never were...

wet dream of china.

 

[StarCraft_ZT]

wet dream of china.

 

[biendong]

.........

 

[cnleio]

No Result.

 

[biendong]

"The maritime issue is highly complicated and sensitive, which requires negotiations to manage and control differences,"

said Yu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

 

[AgentOrange]

Smart move but ultimately one that benefits China the most. PLAN modernization isn't complete and any periods of calm only allows China to decrease the power gap between itself and the US. Or in this case, increase the power gap between China and the Vietnam even further in China's favor. Like that Rolling Stones song: "Time is on our side. Yes it is."

 

[Lure]

Being able to influence South East Asia is very important for China. In order to be able to influence you need friendly relations with three nations : Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Those three can open the gates of ASEAN and can produce economically viable outcomes for China.

- The 3 countries mentioned above are big markets that demands low cost products. Very suitable target for Chinese products.

- They hold strategic importance for trade routes.

- Their military hardware demands might be a good income for Chinese Military Industrial complex. Besides usage of Chinese military hardware by more nations can give valuable feedbacks for the quality of the products.

- Friendlier relations with neighbours are always important. A potential superpower should be able to influence their neighbours and form friendly relations with them. Take a look at US, no major problems with Canada or Mexico. Well there are some minor problems with Mexico I should admit that. But still there is no hatret.

- As China climbs to middle levels of Value Addition Chain, it will need to outsource a portion of it's manufacturing. Those countries mentioned above are very good options.

Therefore problems with the SCS should be solved in a win-win fashion. Winner takes all is not a good attitude. Remember a Super Power is also responsible for forming a power structure and responsible for welfare of other nations as well. Remember EU crisis? US was very active for saving EU. This should be a lesson.

 

[bolo]

Smart move but ultimately one that benefits China the most. PLAN modernization isn't complete and any periods of calm only allows China to decrease the power gap between itself and the US. Or in this case, increase the power gap between China and the Vietnam even further in China's favor. Like that Rolling Stones song: "Time is on our side. Yes it is."

no dude China is afraid of vietnam's navy.

 

[opruh]

Vietnam added another one on its long list of Masters.