South China Sea Forum

[Genesis]

did you hear that USA consider nine-dashed-line as meaningless thing ?
they also think the same all over the world.

only some ( maybe brainwashed ) guys keep crying for undeniable territory of China inside nine-dashed-line.

they did not hear anything from outside, did they ?

We don't care, Americans didn't care when the world opposed operation Iraqi freedom, Russia don't care on Crimea and we don't care now. That's the benefit of a great power. But you wouldn't know nothing about that now would you....

Our ships, mostly coastguard will continue to push our claim closer to our borders, and naval ships further from our shores.

If you got a problem, make a move, but you won't.

Before somebody goes to say we make a move first, we have, coast guard and navy together to pressing the claim is the move, it has gotten us a few islands already and stopped illegal fishing from foreign countries already within quite a bit of sea.

These activities will increase in intensity as more and more powerful naval ships are made and inducted.

 

[NiceGuy]

We don't care, Americans didn't care when the world opposed operation Iraqi freedom, Russia don't care on Crimea and we don't care now. That's the benefit of a great power. But you wouldn't know nothing about that now would you....

Our ships, mostly coastguard will continue to push our claim closer to our borders, and naval ships further from our shores.

If you got a problem, make a move, but you won't.

Before somebody goes to say we make a move first, we have, coast guard and navy together to pressing the claim is the move, it has gotten us a few islands already and stopped illegal fishing from foreign countries already within quite a bit of sea.

These activities will increase in intensity as more and more powerful naval ships are made and inducted.

U dont care, then show to us that ur warships have the guts to test our anti-ship missile.Dont just use cheap surveiliance ships moving around. I'm sure ur useless navy will hit the sea bed in few minutes

Dont forget VN control the largest part of Spratly , and our claim is almost as big as ur

 

[cirr]

CCG 2115 commissioned

 

[southeastasiansea]

On the 26th year commemoration of the Chinese occupation by force in 1988 the Johnson Reef in the Spratly Islands under Vietnam’s administration, International Communication Center would like to introduce the interview with Professor Ahn Kyong Hwan, Director of the International Relations Institute of the Chosun University, Korea.

INTERVIEW PRO.DR. AHN KYONG HWAN ON THE 1988 JOHNSON REEF CLASH

Rpt: It has been 26 years since the 1988 skirmish at Johnson Reef of Vietnam broke out. As a scholar doing research on Vietnam for years, can you share your viewpoint on this sea battle?

The workshop on sovereignty disputes in the Southeast Asian sea and Korean sea was hold on Octorber 23, 2012 at the Language Education Institute of the Chosun University, Gwangju city, Korea, being the first scientific seminar in Korea about Spratly and Paracel Archipelagos of Vietnam. Workshop’s attendants include profound scholars in Asian studies, history and maritime laws from Chosun University, Korean Institute of Northeast Asian studies, Korean Dokdo Research Institute, Institute of Southeast Asian studies, National University of Vietnam. With regards to the 1988 Johnson Reef skirmish, Vietnamese would not forget the history, and they need to firmly safeguard their national sovereignty. China must stop actions that breach international laws and regulations.

Rpt: From perspective of an advocate of resolving the Southeast Asian sea disputes through peaceful negotiations in accordance with international laws, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), how do you assess Chinese use of force in the Johnson Reef in 1988?

I am not surprised by China’s use of force in the 1988 Johnson Reef event. China obviously ignored the UNCLOS. I insist that disputes in the Southeast Asian sea should be resolved in accordance with international laws, especially the 1982 UNCLOS.

Rpt: In early 2014, international community are deeply concerned about China’s calculations and audacious actions in the Southeast Asian sea. Do you think those actions of China are signals of possible clashes like the Spratly skirmish in 1988?

Chinese provocations in regional sea over the past time are dangerous but would not signal a confrontation like the Johnson Reef event. The broader significance lies in the will of Chinese leaders to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Rpt: Which attitudes and actions should China adopt towards ASEAN’s ongoing efforts to build the Code of Conducts (COC) in the Southeast Asian sea?

Casting back to history, we can assume that what China always concerns the most is its national interests. I hope that in the near future, China will be more responsible to the maintenance of regional peace, respecting international laws and the 1982 UNCLOS.

Rpt: Given Vietnam’s geological proximity and a history full of ups and downs with China, what Vietnam can do to secure its marine sovereignty while enhancing peaceful partnership with China?

That is a tough question. Korea is also in close proximity to China, and also has an uneasy history with China. Korea has been trying to solve the disputes with China through peaceful negotiations on the basis of international laws. I think Vietnam should hold more conferences on Vietnam’s Spratly and Paracel Archipelagos at home and abroad.

 

[Krueger]

March 27, 2014

BEIJING, March 26 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei on Wednesday urged the Philippines to stop wrongdoing on the South China Sea dispute.

According to media reports, the Philippines will formally submit the dispute to the international court of justice in the coming days.

Hong told a routine press briefing that China will neither accept the unilateral action ofthe Philippines nor be present in the international arbitration.

China's stance is in line with the international law, he said.

Hong urged the Philippines to be fully aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the SouthChina Sea dispute and come back to the right track of negotiations and consultations assoon as possible so as to avoid further harming bilateral relations.

China's determination to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity is unswerving, thespokesman added.

（Editor：SunZhao、Yao Chun）

China slams Philippines' South China Sea court application - People's Daily Online

 

[Jlaw]

"With regards to the 1988 Johnson Reef skirmish, Vietnamese would not forget the history, and they need to firmly safeguard their national sovereignty. China must stop actions that breach international laws and regulations"
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The answer to the first question already show AHN KYONG HWAN's bias stance. South Koreans, on a consensus basis do not like Chinese people.

 

[Rechoice]

Islands belong to Vietnam following our history evidence and rules of international laws. Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam controlled Islands many hundred years ago without troubles with China.

China claimed recently and occupied our Island with force. Its illegal actions.

 

[Rechoice]

Thanks Viet+ for the photo.

 

[hurt]

Thanks Viet+ for the photo.

 

[Rechoice]

 

[ManilaBoy45]

Philippines Supply Ship Evades Chinese Blockade

Philippine supply ship evades Chinese blockade - The Denver Post

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press
Posted: 03/29/2014 03:00:55 AM MDT | Updated: about 14 hours ago

SECOND THOMAS SHOAL—A Philippine government ship slipped past a Chinese coast guard blockade Saturday and brought food and fresh troops to a marooned navy ship used as a base by Filipino troops to bolster the country's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.The incident was witnessed by journalists who were invited by the Philippines military to accompany the resupply mission.It was a rare close-up look at the tensions in the waters and the determination of both sides to press their claims. China's growing assertiveness is alarming smaller nations that have competing territorial claims and worrying the United States, which is neutral in the disputes but jockeying for influence with Beijing in the region.

Around one hour away from Second Thomas Shoal, where the detachment is based, a Chinese coast guard ship marked "1141" twice crossed the bow of the smaller Philippine vessel in an attempt to stop it from proceeding. Another tailed the Filipino boat.The Chinese radioed the Filipinos, telling them to stop. "You will take full responsibility for the consequences of your action," the voice said in English."This is the Republic of the Philippines," Philippine navy Lt. Ferdinand Gato, who was in charge of the supply mission, replied. "We are here to provision the troops."The marines on board the supply boat waved the "V" for peace sign toward the Chinese vessel. The Filipino captain maneuvered his vessel to shallow waters where the Chinese ships couldn't sail to reach the marooned vessel, BRP Sierra Madre, which has become an awkward symbol of Philippine sovereignty in the remote offshore territory.

The cat-and-mouse-like confrontation was witnessed by Associated Press journalists and more than a dozen other media members who were allowed by the Philippine military to board the government vessel to show what the Manila government has said was "China's bullying" in the disputed waters.As they approached the shoal, one of the marines raised the Philippine flag on the supply ship. Once inside the shoal, the marines and the crew applauded and exchanged high-fives. Journalists said a plane with U.S. Navy markings also flew above the marooned ship."Our policy is maximum tolerance," Gato said. "I will not let them stop us because our marines will starve."The supply ship carried about 10 tons of food, including rice and canned goods, and water, Gato said. The provisions were placed in sacks and transferred to the marooned ship using ropes pulled with pulleys. The two vessels were surrounded by the calm turquoise waters of the shoal under the blazing sun.

 

[cirr]

“XiangYangHong 10”，4500 tonnes，electric propulsion and all that。。。

 

[Srinivas]

Every time China urges the small Island Nations to follow its rules ....... people are getting the feeling that Chinese spokes person is sharing his humor.

The map according to UNCLOS is very clear and there is no ambiguity in this, is it that chinese want to make the situation complicated ??

March 27, 2014

BEIJING, March 26 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei on Wednesday urged the Philippines to stop wrongdoing on the South China Sea dispute.

According to media reports, the Philippines will formally submit the dispute to the international court of justice in the coming days.

Hong told a routine press briefing that China will neither accept the unilateral action ofthe Philippines nor be present in the international arbitration.

China's stance is in line with the international law, he said.

Hong urged the Philippines to be fully aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the SouthChina Sea dispute and come back to the right track of negotiations and consultations assoon as possible so as to avoid further harming bilateral relations.

China's determination to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity is unswerving, thespokesman added.

（Editor：SunZhao、Yao Chun）

China slams Philippines' South China Sea court application - People's Daily Online

 

[Viet]

Every time China urges the small Island Nations to follow its rules ....... Some people are getting the feeling that Chinese spokes person is sharing his humor.

The map according to UNCLOS is very clear and there is no ambiguity in this, is it that chinese want to make the situation complicated ??

...because Chinese is the best comedian on stage

 

[+4vsgorillas-Apebane]

all they have to do is cut the attachment to the anchor

I dont think that rust bucket is actually floating. The water there is shallow so its embedded into the sea floor. China should consider running aground a larger vessel.