SinceChina-Korea Fisheries AgreementSince the signing of the treaty, China and South Korea have been controversial over the issue of maritime delimitation in the Yellow Sea. In particular, it has been difficult for the two sides to reach an agreement on the ownership of Suyan Reef. As a traditional fishing ground in the East China Sea, there is no doubt about the sovereignty of Suyan Reef. However, the dispute between China and South Korea was further exacerbated by South Korea's unauthorized designation of Suam Reef into its waters in 1952 and a series of illegal facility construction in the following years.
Against this backdrop, China and South Korea began maritime delimitation negotiations in 2015 in the hope of resolving the issue of the ownership of Suyan Reef. However, differences between the two sides on the basis and principles of demarcation have slowed the progress of the negotiations. At the same time,China-Korea Fisheries AgreementThe unfairness of itself has also made a large number of ChinaFishermenSouth Korea has lost its traditional fishing grounds, and South Korea has relied on the agreement to fish in the agreed areaFishing boatsIntense clashes were taken into action.
Recently, China and South Korea have once again held consultations on maritime issues, indicating that the two sides have formally begun to resolve the dispute between China and South Korea in the Yellow Sea. The consultation covered China's Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Natural Resources,China Coast Guardand other departments, with the aim of steadily advancing the negotiations on maritime demarcation. This indicates that substantial progress is being made in resolving the dispute between China and South Korea in the Yellow Sea.
Suyan Reef is a reef located on the continental shelf of the East China Sea, with a unique geographical location and an important part of China's marine resources. However, due to a number of historical reasons, South Korea arbitrarily included Suam Reef in its waters and built a large offshore platform on itFacilities such as aprons, lighthouses, etc., are even zoned into their own aviation identification areas. This makes the question of the ownership of Suyan Reef complex and sensitive.
Over the past few decades, China and South Korea have held several negotiations on the ownership of Suyan Reef, but no substantive progress has been made. Relevant experts believe that one of the important reasons is the Chinese ambassador to the ROKLi Binof betrayal. According toNational Defense UniversityProfessorJin YinanRevealed,Li BinIt has been KoreanIntelligence agenciesinstigated rebellion, and continued to provide Chinese intelligence to the South Korean side after returning home. This has put China on the back foot on the issue of Suyan Reef and weakened China's presence in China and South KoreaFisheriesHole cards in negotiations.
However, despite some twists and turns in history, China's sovereignty over Suyan Reef has always been unwavering. As part of the continental shelf of the East China Sea, the ownership of Suyan Reef is unquestionable. In order to safeguard China's maritime rights and interests, China is willing to continue to negotiate with the ROK on the demarcation of the border and seek a fair and reasonable solution.
China-Korea Fisheries AgreementSince the signing, for ChinaFishermenIt's a huge blow. According to the terms of the agreement, a large number of ChinaFishing boatsSouth Korea has lost its traditional fishing grounds, and South Korea has relied on the agreement to fish in the agreed areaFishing boatsIntense clashes were taken into action. This has led to ongoing friction between China and South Korea, and the escalating conflict is deeply frustrating.
The unfairness of the agreement is reflected in two main ways. First, the agreement does not take China into accountFishermenAs a result, they have lost their traditional fishing sites and are unable to sustain their livelihoods. Secondly, South KoreaCoast GuardIn the implementation of the agreement, excessive violence was used against ChinaFishing boatsArrest and seizure were carried out. This unfair treatment has sparked strong public outrage and has become a major cause of tension between China and South Korea.
However, as China and South Korea negotiate sea-related issues in the Yellow Sea, this is unfairFisheriesThe agreement is expected to be withdrawn. This will create more favorable conditions for the improvement of relations between China and the ROK and open up new opportunities for the common development of the two countries.
As for the settlement of disputes between China and South Korea in the Yellow Sea, China has always adhered to principles and bottom lines. Whether facing the ROK or other countries, China will stick to its maritime rights and interests and will not suffer any losses.
As Yang Renhuo, deputy director of China's Border and Maritime Division, saidChina-Korea Fisheries AgreementIt is unfair in itself and violates the principle of fairness and reasonableness. Under the guidance of international law, China has the right to resume fair negotiations and protect itselfFishermenInterests.
It is worth mentioning that China will not only maintain a firm position on the maritime delimitation between China and South Korea, but will also adhere to its principles on the East and South China Sea issues. Whether it is the issue of delimitation with Japan in the East China Sea or other territorial disputes in the South China Sea, China will defend its interests and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
To sum up, the issue of maritime delimitation between China and South Korea in the Yellow Sea has become an important sticking point in the relations between the two countries. In particular, the issue of the ownership of Suyan Reef has made the two sides entangled. However, the recent consultations between China and South Korea on maritime issues show that the two sides have begun to resolve the dispute, which is an important step in the direction of relations between the two countries.
For China, protecting its maritime rights and interests is an important task. Whether in the Yellow, East or South China Seas, China has always adhered to its principles and bottom line to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is believed that with the continuation of consultations and negotiations between China and the ROK, the disputes between China and the ROK in the Yellow Sea will eventually be properly resolved, thus laying a solid foundation for the improvement and development of bilateral relations.