U.S. 7th Fleet Would Support ASEAN South China Sea Patrols

[NiceGuy]

We are more than welcome to have our American friend in SCS as long as you don't forget to let us freely trespassing in Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Freedom of navigation should be put into action, and not just talking by the mouth.

Some pirates of Caribbean may come and sink your ship when u pass by, who knows

 

[Jlaw]

I know that China US have the strategic & economy dialog annually to define both interest in Asia without the need to consult Japan nor ASEAN countries neverless we need to reserve some options to tell the red line Americans should not cross, they will not the only one to have all the fun in the geopolitical arena. Chinas should fortified our relation with SCO, CELAC, BRICS, Afirca nations and even Arab world to check all US activities around the worlds and give these nations hopes and encourage them to form a solid blocks to deter American's hegenomy.

Of course. It is a big game for the big boys. Little countries such as Vietnam is a pawn used for the big countries over and over again.
Vietnamese are too simplistic.

 

[terranMarine]

Of course. It is a big game for the big boys. Little countries such as Vietnam is a pawn used for the big countries over and over again.
Vietnamese are too simplistic.

little pet remains little pet of ours no matter how much they dream about their importance to the world.

 

[Viet]

little pet remains little pet of ours no matter how much they dream about their importance to the world.

Of course. It is a big game for the big boys. Little countries such as Vietnam is a pawn used for the big countries over and over again.
Vietnamese are too simplistic.

don´t you know the new rule of the game?
we decide what we like and please. we don´t care of what other say. least chinese clowns as you.

 

[Aepsilons]

Asean nations react coolly to US navy commander's call for joint patrols in South China sea | South China Morning Post

The commander of the Japan-based US Navy Seventh Fleet has called on Southeast Asian nations to form a combined maritime force to patrol areas of the South China Sea where there are territorial tensions with China.

Analysts said the initiative signalled the renewed urgency of the United States to preserve its right of free passage through some of the world's most important sea lanes.

But despite China's accelerating reclamation works in the waters, the plan is unlikely to win support from most Southeast Asian countries given their business interests in the world's second-largest economy.

During the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia on Tuesday, Vice-Admiral Robert Thomas suggested that members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) could streamline maritime security and launch joint patrols.

"If Asean members were to take the lead in organising something along those lines, trust me, the US Seventh Fleet would be ready to support it," Thomas said at a discussion panel with navy chiefs from the region.

Thomas also said in January that Japan was welcome to extend air patrols by its Self-Defence Forces into the South China Sea, a disputed area that, in addition to hosting vital sea lanes, is believed to harbour extensive natural resources including petroleum and natural gas.

Vietnam, which claims certain parts of the waters, said yesterday that countries should refrain from unilateral use of force in the region .

"We agreed ... [to] exercise self-restraint and refrain from actions that may escalate tensions in the region, including the use of force to unilaterally change the status quo," Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said after a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

The suggestion of joint patrols comes after China sped up reclamation projects on reefs in waters criss-crossed by claims from Vietnam, Taiwan, Brunei, the Philippines and Malaysia.

DigitalGlobe, an American commercial vendor of satellite images, on Monday released photos of new construction, including landfills and structures resembling radar towers and gun emplacements.

The photos showed that China was turning Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands 1,000km south of the mainland, into a naval and air force base, DigitalGlobe said. The reef is controlled by China but is also claimed by Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan. Some 200 Chinese troops are believed to be based there.

In response to Thomas' call for joint Asean patrols, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday that Beijing was committed to working towards regional stability.

"We hope the relevant countries in the region can come together with China," Hong Lei said. "We hope that countries outside the region maintain a neutral position, particularly on the issue of sovereignty."

Jia Qingguo , dean of the School of International Studies at Peking University, said: "The US has a keen interest in the South China Sea because it wants to preserve the right of free passage there."

China has accelerated construction within its so-called nine-dash line that stretches deep into the disputed waters, but is yet to clarify if the line is its territorial boundary.

"If China said it was, such claims to the waters would directly challenge the passage rights of the US and bilateral tensions would escalate," Jia said.

"China will not make its interpretation of the nine-dash line any less ambiguous in the near future, despite the US repeatedly calling for clarification."

Most Asean countries would not risk trade ties with China and join the patrols, said Shen Shishun , director of the department of Asia-Pacific security and cooperation at the China Institute of International Studies.

"Only countries whose territorial tensions with China have escalated recently - the Philippines and Vietnam - would like to see [joint patrols]," Shen said.

 

[Oldman1]

We are more than welcome to have our American friend in SCS as long as you don't forget to let us freely trespassing in Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Freedom of navigation should be put into action, and not just talking by the mouth.

Indeed send those ships over there if you want. Just stop complaining about American warships in SCS.

 

[xunzi]

Indeed send those ships over there if you want. Just stop complaining about American warships in SCS.

Make sure you follow the words where your mouth is.

 

[Oldman1]

Make sure you follow the words where your mouth is.

Indeed, we welcomed without any complaints or trying to stop by parking in front of China's spy ship near Hawaii, and we say we can do it to in SCS. What did China say? Its not the same thing as they said? Perhaps you should follow the words of your mouth.

 

[Battle of Bach Dang River]

So u think Indo president will accept US base in its islands ?? If not, then u should check again your IQ level wt Nihonjin1051

I bet that Indo president will say No ! coz it bring more threat than benefit to Indonesia

LOL his "IQ level" is higher than mine!

I'm not talking about Indonesians will accept or not accept US military base in Natuna islands. I just feel surprised when you said that Natuna is too far from the disputed region in the SCS.....

 

[cirr]

The big black fleet is coming

 

[Bornubus]

Good news

 

[Place Of Space]

Indeed, we welcomed without any complaints or trying to stop by parking in front of China's spy ship near Hawaii, and we say we can do it to in SCS. What did China say? Its not the same thing as they said? Perhaps you should follow the words of your mouth.

Few can be said, just develop navy. 10 new 4000+ ton warship per year, within 10 years, fleet 7 won't be enough. American navy need to deploy more warships here in near future.

 

[NiceGuy]

LOL his "IQ level" is higher than mine!

I'm not talking about Indonesians will accept or not accept US military base in Natuna islands. I just feel surprised when you said that Natuna is too far from the disputed region in the SCS.....

Thast what I said ?? bro, Dont twist my words , u have some problem with English reading comprehension. End of the conversation here.

So, base in Indonesian island is too far for stopping China.
U.S. 7th Fleet Would Support ASEAN South China Sea Patrols | Page 3

 

[Oldman1]

Few can be said, just develop navy. 10 new 4000+ ton warship per year, within 10 years, fleet 7 won't be enough. American navy need to deploy more warships here in near future.

I wouldn't worry too much. Just send a few more fleets. Its not like 7th Fleet is the only one we have in our Navy.

 

[EastSea]

LOL his "IQ level" is higher than mine!

I'm not talking about Indonesians will accept or not accept US military base in Natuna islands. I just feel surprised when you said that Natuna is too far from the disputed region in the SCS.....

Thast what I said ?? bro, Dont twist my words , u have some problem with English reading comprehension. End of the conversation here.

Both of you could stop here. we have to focus on trolls of Chinese. Thks.