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Isn't it what China wants too, but before any talks begin you guys already invited the 'white man' here trying to intimidate China to give up without a fight. Even today China advised Philippines not to 'internationalize' the disputes. But no, you guys rather to have 'white men' on you side.
White men have gone to the area are purely commercial purpose and their interests. Such as American, they were present in the area long ago, and they also want to protect their interests. Each year, American goods shipped through the south china sea about 1.2 trillion dollars.
And you are sure that in China there are no white men?
No, bro. Now Vietnam is a member of the positive contribution of ASEAN, all members are equal, which is the basis of the association. So, please don't tell me with that tone.
Its purpose is to help each other, not only the advantages but also share common challenges.
South China Sea issue is not only related to Vietnam and the Philippines, but it relates to the whole area.
Are you sure that Singapore is not affected if war occurred in the South China Sea?
Hope you vietnam really follow what you peached here i.e. maintain peace and avoid causing instability in our region for the sake of all east asian countries.
Negotiation is the only solution to dissolve the SCS disputes peacefully. And if vietnam and phillipines really see themselves as responsible members of the group, you should not venture into any sort of conflict especially China is open to negotiation with you guys.
We have coexisted together well for many many years with China, why suddenly want to opt for conflict in the face of an emergence global economy crisis?
Don't you know the important of a peaceful and copperative neighbourhood is the key to prosperity and uplifting from proverty? Do you really think that you can be safe and sound by just adding in a few more oil/gas fields while rest of the neighbourhood is in jeopardy.
Stop this selfish thought, open your own eyes to see the histories and how did selfish neighbours burned each other houses down and made everyone in the neighbourhood suffered all together.It always ended the same, no winner except for the master behind the scene who directed the plot.
Treasure and seize the chance, east asia has never been better since the last few centuries. We can achieve our goals together if we help one another and no oneshould impose themselves and others with unnecessary burdens (i.e. quarrels & conflicts).
Please do it for your children and your love ones by not acting foolishly.
My friend, You have criticized Vietnam and the Philippines are selfish, but you said that the discussion and sharing in order to find a peaceful solution of disputes between 5 ASEAN members and China in the south china sea are "unnecessary burdens" for the remaining 5 countries?
Kalu_miah, I have a problem want to ask you.
It is a problem in the union of small countries.
How will we address, if one member was bribed by a big external country, aims to serve the interests of the big country, instead of the interests of the union?
Of course, this is very delicate problem, and they will never admit it publicly..
For example recently: ASEAN-Cambodia- and big external country China in the East Sea (south china sea) disputes ...
For example, time ago: anti-American alliance of national liberation Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam and big external country China in the 1970s....
Kalu_miah have you read the book from maluna mohamed ali?
@Kula Miah:
I support the idea Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Bangladesh to form one Union.
How could we help you guys when you were trying to sabortage our ASEAN summit with your SCS agenda. You should know very well how things would go sour if USA is involved, making solving the SCS dispute much harder and risk ruining our cordial relationship with China which is our vital economy engine house. How could you be so selfish or ignorance on when and where to raise such sensitive issue?
If you already so insincere, how could you expect the rest of us ASEAN members to trust you and stand on your side? Not even to mention that you guys and Phillipines are having overlapping claim in SCS as well.
So you see, you can't blame us ASEAN brothers for not willing to help!
And please in the next ASEAN meeting, make sure that you wouldn't be sabortaging us your ASEAN brothers again.
Vietnam and the Philippines wanted to put the disputed south china sea issue on the agenda of ASEAN, it is our opinion, why do you think us "sabotage" the ASEAN summit?
American presence in the area long ago, even before we joined ASEAN.. Furthermore, they are preparing to deploy four warships in Singapore. That is not by us?
In your opinion, why the leaders of ASEAN countries should not put the disputed south china sea issue on the agenda?
Everyone knows someone with an vested interest cannot be fair and just, do you really believe it would be different for USA?
Yes, USA was invited as initially as an observer to ASEAN summit, with an intention to form a bigger EAST Asia bloc to serve our regional interest well. But this does not automatically makes or will make USA a party in our disputes with China. In fact, to have a more cordial way of solving the dispute, USA musn't be involved,. Because we know better than others what are the interests that wouldl serve us the best, which is a long term growth for our region.
Yes, USA is deploying 4 warships in Singapore naval base in accord with our prior defence agreement. The agreement was formed way before China emerged to protect our region against all external threats. However, we Singaporean or ASEAN collectively do not see China as a threat now or in the future.
The more cordial way, which you said, why is not it the discussion and sharing? Why China always seeks to prevent it?
I do not mean to criticize defence agreement Singapore - U.S.
It is your move. Honestly, I always appreciate Singaporeans.
You can read the article at the following link:
Taylor & Francis Online :: America the Indispensable: Singapore's View of the United States
Sharing and discussion with whom? External parties with an personal interests on the disputes i.e. USA? And I have already mentioned earlier by raising the issue in ASEAN summit, it will not help at all but only lead to suspicous on ASEAN's intention by China. Do you have a problem in understanding my point?
So what positive steps had Vietnam take to prevent the dispute? Last I heard was that Vietnamese patrol boat intruded and fired into Taiping island held by ROC. WIth this kind of behaviour, you must be kidding when you complained that China is unwilling to negotiate with you guys.
Peace and stability is a responsiblity of all, do you think it is possible to do without the strongest country on earth? BTW, I wondering why you are sounding so worry?
You should not be too scared Uncle Sam.