Recently, Yang Renhuo, deputy director of China's border and maritime department, and Kang Young-shin, a review officer of the Northeast Asia Bureau of South Korea, held consultations on China-South Korea maritime issues in Shanghai, aiming to steadily advance the negotiations on maritime demarcation. The talks aim to resolve the maritime delimitation disputes between China and South Korea, particularly in the Yellow Sea, that have persisted for more than two decades. There are still some undetermined areas in the demarcation of the Yellow Sea between China and South Korea, and the issue of Suyan Reef is particularly complicated.
Suyan Reef is located in the East China SeaContinental shelfIt is the traditional fishing ground of our country from ancient times to the present, and its sovereignty is undoubted. However, since 1952, South Korea has incorporated Suam Reef into its waters without authorization and illegally set up a large offshore platform on itTarmacLighthouseand facilities such as piers. Although China and South Korea have been negotiating maritime delimitation since 2015, there have been disagreements in the negotiations due to the issue of the ownership of Suyan Reef. China resolutely upholds its sovereignty over Suyan Reef, which has become one of the bases and principles for border demarcation negotiations.
For more than two decades, the dispute over the delimitation of the Yellow Sea between China and South Korea has existed, whileChina-Korea Fisheries AgreementIt has exacerbated the strife. This agreement was considered unfair and led to a large number of ChinaFishermenlost their traditional fishing grounds, and South Korea, by virtue of the agreement, sent them in the area of the agreementCoast Guardagainst ChinaFishing boatsArrests and seizures are carried out. We often see China in the newsFishermenbeSouth Korean Coast GuardThis is entirely a consequence of the agreement. Recently,South Korean Coast GuardAnother Chinese ship was seized for "illegal fishing".Fishing boats, and said China, which operates in South Korea's exclusive economic zoneFishing boatsThe automatic identification system must be used next year. This bullying has reached an intolerable level, and the dispute between China and South Korea has gradually escalated. Therefore,China-Korea Fisheries AgreementThe solution is imperative.
China-Korea Fisheries AgreementAs one of the main reasons for the Liangzi of China and South Korea, its unfairness and negative impact have attracted much attention. The agreement deprives ChinaFishermenThe legitimate rights and interests of them have lost their traditional fishing grounds. At the same time, South Korea is using the contents of the agreement to target China for fishing activities in the area of the agreementFishing boatsArrest and seizure are a serious violation of ChinaFishermenInterests.
Over the years, we have seen China on the news many timesFishermenbeSouth Korean Coast GuardReports of brutal treatment. These ChinaFishermenThey just want to engage in legal fishing activities on their traditional fishing grounds, but they can't afford itSouth Korean Coast Guardwanton aggression. This unfair treatment is not only for ChinaFishermenThe difficulties in life have also damaged the friendly relations between the people of China and the ROK.
China-Korea Fisheries Agreementto ChinaFisheriesThe industry has had a severe impact. Many of ChinaFishermenHaving lost their livelihoods**, many of them have had to change careers or find other employment opportunities. This is not only for ChinaFisheriesIt has brought huge losses and has also led to the emergence of many social problems, such as unemployment, poverty and social instability.
For China**, protectionFishermenThe rights and interests are important responsibilities and obligations. RevocationChina-Korea Fisheries Agreementto re-engage in fair negotiations to ensure ChinaFishermenIt is imperative that the legitimate rights and interests of the country be respected and protected.
ConsideredChina-Korea Fisheries Agreementunfairness and against ChinaFishermen, it is necessary to redeal with the agreement. Through fair and equal negotiations, China and South Korea can negotiate a peaceful agreement on maritime demarcationFisheriesThe distribution of benefits to resources is renegotiated to reach a fair and reasonable agreement.
First of all, China should resolutely safeguard its sovereignty over Suyan Reef. As part of China's traditional fishing grounds, the issue of the ownership of Suyan Reef should be clearly resolved in the demarcation negotiations to ensure that China's legitimate rights and interests are fully protected.
Secondly, in order to protect ChinaFishermenChina should adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit, and reformulate a fair and reasonable policyFisheriesAgreement. This agreement should fully take into account the interests of both China and South Korea and ensure ChinaFishermenThere are equal opportunities for fishing in the Yellow Sea region.
In addition, China should also strengthen its efforts against ChinaFishermento raise their awareness so that they can better understand their rights and obligations and take the necessary measures to protect them.
China and South Korea in the Yellow Sea maritime delimitation dispute andChina-Korea Fisheries Agreement's unfairness has become a long-standing pillar between China and South Korea. However, by reprocessingChina-Korea Fisheries Agreementand protect ChinaFishermenand resolutely safeguard the sovereignty of Suyan Reef, the dispute between China and South Korea can be resolved, and the relationship between the two countries can also develop in a more friendly and harmonious direction.
For China, protect the country's maritime rights and interests andFishermenThe rights and interests are important responsibilities. China is dealing with the issue of maritime delimitation with South KoreaFisheriesThe agreement should be negotiated in accordance with principles and strive to reach a fair and reasonable agreement to ensure ChinaFishermenBe able to engage in legal fishing activities on their own traditional fishing grounds with the respect and protection they deserve. Only through fair and equal consultations can the disputes between China and the ROK be truly resolved and the relations between the two countries can be achievedSustainability