Japan has raised China's interest in developing oil and gas fields in the East China Sea. They argue that China should not develop oil and gas fields in the East China Sea without Japan's consent. They argue that China and Japan should share oil and gas resources in the East China Sea, but this claim is problematic in practice. According to theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaThe delimitation of the East China Sea should be based onContinental shelfbasis, so as to conform to the actual situation. However, Japan insisted on the Middle Line of the East China Sea as the demarcation, believing that it should be in accordance withContinental shelfDemarcation is not in their favor. They claim that this area is the so-called Ryukyu Islands Trench, arguing that there is noneContinental shelfexists, if in accordance withContinental shelfDemarcation, Japan has almost no exclusivityEconomyDistrict. In contrast, China has been following the rules of theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the Seato resolve disputes. However, Japan insisted on going its own way, insisting on using the median line of the East China Sea as the benchmark. Despite the fact that China's oil and gas fields are located on the Chinese side of the median line of the East China Sea, Japan continues to block China's development of oil and gas fields in the region. In addition, Japan has come up with an irrational theory called the "siphon phenomenon", claiming that if China develops its own oil and gas fields, it will suck up oil and gas fields from Japan. This argument is completely untenable. In fact, Japan's oil and gas fields are located in low-lying areas, and if there is a phenomenon of "sucking up", it should be Japan sucking up resources from China. Japan's approach cannot be justified.
There has been a dispute between China and Japan over the delimitation of the East China Sea. According to theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, East China SeaContinental shelfIt is reasonable and also is necessary to demarcate the border on the basisInternationalSocially recognized. However, Japan insisted on demarcating the median line in the East China Sea in an attempt to gain more benefits. China has always been committed to resolving disputes through cooperation and is willing to work with Japan to develop oil and gas resources. However, Japan insisted on creating contradictions and tried to bring theEconomyThe issue rises to the political level, with accusations against China. China in its own exclusive possessionEconomyThe development of oil and gas fields in the zone is legal, and no country has the right to blame or prevent it. China respects Japan's interests and has always exercised restraint. However, if Japan continues to provoke and create disputes, we will no longer tolerate it and let them face the consequences calmly.
China's development of oil and gas fields in the East China Sea is completely legal and followsInternational Lawprovisions. According to theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaEach country has the right to its exclusive rightsEconomyResource development activities are carried out in the region, including the development of oil and gas fields. China has vast expanses of exclusivity in the East China SeaEconomydistricts, have the right to develop their own resources. This is in line withInternational Lawand recognizedInternationalRules. China has always advocated the settlement of disputes through dialogue and cooperation, and is willing to share marine resources with relevant countries. Japan, however, has stubbornly ignored itInternational Law, trying to interfere with China's legitimate rights and interests. China hopes to resolve disputes through peaceful means, but at the same time resolutely defends its own interests and interests.
China has always maintained a calm and restrained attitude and hopes to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation. We understand Japan's interests and concerns, and are willing to work with it to develop oil and gas resources for mutual benefit and win-win results. However, Japan took advantage of itEconomyevents to create political incidents, accusations against China, and attempts to provoke disputes. China will not be swayed by such provocations, but will continue to remain calm and restrained, and firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests. We hopeInternationalSociety can view the disputes between China and Japan objectively and fairly, and seek solutions through dialogue and cooperation.
China has always adhered to the one-China principle and resolutely upheld national unity and territorial integrity. The East China Sea is China's territory, and China has the right to carry out activities such as oil and gas field development in the region. We will continue to insist on developing our ownEconomyto promote the prosperity and stability of the country. At the same time, we also call on relevant countries to respect China's sovereignty and abide by itInternational LawwithInternationalrules, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability. China is willing to settle disputes through dialogue and consultation and promote regional cooperation and development.
As an editor, I delved into the background of China's oil and gas field development in the East China Sea and the beginning and end of the Sino-Japanese dispute. On this issue, China insists on following the principles of theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaThe principles of demarcation and development are respectedInternational LawwithInternationalRules. Japan, on the other hand, puts its own interests first and tries to interfere in China's legitimate rights and interests. As editors, I believe that we should look at the facts objectively and impartially and analyze the problems rationally. China's oil and gas field development in the East China Sea is legal and compliantInternational Lawand regular. We should support China's right to exploit resources in accordance with the law, and encourage all parties to resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation to promote regional peace and stability.