According to the Washington Post reported on January 17, the retiring commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Patrick – Walsh told the Associated Press that he believes Asian countries produced around the South China Sea sovereignty dispute is likely to be upgraded to a larger scale, a more serious confrontation, and this is very worried.
The article said 57-year-old Walsh will be a period ending January 20, Navy 34 years of life, and return home. January 17, Walsh told the Associated Press pointed out, the South China Sea, where potential conflicts may exacerbate the situation. For example, the Diaoyu Island incident in 2010 had led to tensions between China and Japan. Walsh said: Many transport ships to go through the company’s South China Sea, which also includes the East Asian countries from the Persian Gulf oil tankers to sail, so the South China Sea is important for the Asia-Pacific region. No matter what view one holds, the South China Sea is clear that they would consider the security and stability is very important. There is a meeting point of economic activity, any problems will lead to real trouble.
The article said that at present, many countries in Asia have been announced for natural resource-rich Spratly Islands with part of its sovereignty, these countries are Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Philippines and Vietnam accused Chinese vessels repeatedly claimed sovereignty into their area, disrupting its oil exploration activities in the waters. China denied the allegations, and claim sovereignty over these waters. Walsh said that these countries face the dilemma: if they did not carry out patrols and to strengthen the protection of the exclusive economic zone, then it might lose the resources there; and if you really do that, they may occur right. More troublesome is that the region is also working to get more advanced weapons. He said:
The article said that two years ago, Walsh recalled the Chinese fishing vessel collided with the Japanese Coast Guard events. At that time, Japan seized the captain of China, after Beijing suspended ministerial contacts with Tokyo, and delayed development of undersea natural gas field on the joint dialogue. China then exports to Japan also stopped production of its high-tech needs of rare earth in China has also appeared in several anti-Japanese activities. Eventually, under strong pressure, the Japanese release of the Chinese captain. Walsh said: He believes the U.S. should clear its intention to support the peaceful settlement of disputes. He said that one approach is to initiate regional forum, to allow these countries to discuss these issues. However, Walsh also pointed out that China’s participation in international forums such things there is a big variable. He said: of.
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