Unworldly pacifist as Mr. Antony is, I consider his statement over- ambitious: that India is trying to reach a long term peace pact with China. Aren't you aware, Mr. Antony, of its recent moves which reflects the cold calculation of a confidently rising power. China now aims to stake out a monopoly over the fishing and energy resources of the West Philippine Sea in its bid to become a regional, and later a global hegemon. So BEWARE.
UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for an 'amicable' settlement to a mounting West Philippine Sea territorial dispute between China and other Asian nations. Asked about the Philippine's decision to refer the case to a UN tribunal, Ban told reporters he has been following the dispute “carefully”. The United Nations is ready “to provide technical and professional assistance, but primarily all these issues should be resolved by the parties concerned,” the UN leader added, carefully avoiding backing any country involved. And he too echoes Antony.
Whatever the source of its provocative posture, Beijing’s moves have alarmed its neighbors. In a meeting of its foreign ministers towards the end of June, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reminded China of its “collective commitment under the [2002] Declaration of Conduct [of Parties] to ensuring the resolution of disputes by peaceful means in accordance with universally recognized principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), without resorting to the threat or use of force, while exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities.” They too echo Antony.
But none of the above relay- statements would deter China: the reason why America is taking pro-active steps to disseminate its military power in the Philippines.
China, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan- all have overlapping claims to the territory to which China raises arbitrary claims now.
UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for an 'amicable' settlement to a mounting West Philippine Sea territorial dispute between China and other Asian nations. Asked about the Philippine's decision to refer the case to a UN tribunal, Ban told reporters he has been following the dispute “carefully”. The United Nations is ready “to provide technical and professional assistance, but primarily all these issues should be resolved by the parties concerned,” the UN leader added, carefully avoiding backing any country involved. And he too echoes Antony.
Whatever the source of its provocative posture, Beijing’s moves have alarmed its neighbors. In a meeting of its foreign ministers towards the end of June, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reminded China of its “collective commitment under the [2002] Declaration of Conduct [of Parties] to ensuring the resolution of disputes by peaceful means in accordance with universally recognized principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), without resorting to the threat or use of force, while exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities.” They too echo Antony.
But none of the above relay- statements would deter China: the reason why America is taking pro-active steps to disseminate its military power in the Philippines.
China, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan- all have overlapping claims to the territory to which China raises arbitrary claims now.
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