South China Sea has become a hot button issue and in my view will have immense bearing on how geo-politics/balance of power will shape out in the next few years. I honestly believe the issue is best resolved by countries in the region talking to each other; proxies (US, EU, Japan, Others) should butt out. Any UNCLOS decision will only exacerbate the situation.
And for folks who harp about "China's refusal to accept UNCLOS' jurisdiction"....its not as-if US/Russia/EU have been Boy Scouts in the past. China today has the muscle to stand up to bullies
However, I do have a request for my Chinese friends - Bring your views/arguments to this topic but please leave the foul-mouthed abuses at the door. Some of you have made it your life's mission to insult all-and-sundry on this forum. Just saying.....
And for folks who harp about "China's refusal to accept UNCLOS' jurisdiction"....its not as-if US/Russia/EU have been Boy Scouts in the past. China today has the muscle to stand up to bullies
However, I do have a request for my Chinese friends - Bring your views/arguments to this topic but please leave the foul-mouthed abuses at the door. Some of you have made it your life's mission to insult all-and-sundry on this forum. Just saying.....