China's claim to Scarborough Shoal has once again attracted international attention and controversy. Scarborough Shoal, located in the middle of the South China Sea, is a small but strategically important island. The Philippines has long claimed sovereignty over the island and has sought to strengthen its jurisdiction over the waters in question through regular visits and law enforcement actions by the Coast Guard. However, such behavior seriously violates China's sovereignty and has a negative impact on peace and stability in the South China Sea. Behind the provocation of the Philippines may be related to its foreign policy tilt towards the United States. The Philippines has long been an important ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States has sought to contain China's rise through its military presence in the South China Sea. The Philippines' behavior can be seen as a manifestation of its challenge to China with the support of the United States. However, China has indisputable sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal and its adjacent waters. As a country with a long history, China's claims to the South China Sea are based on the support of multiple international treaties.
The most important of these is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which clearly states that China has sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal and its adjacent waters. In addition to the support of international law, China has provided a wealth of historical evidence to prove its sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal. As early as the 13th century, China incorporated Scarborough Shoal and its surrounding waters into its territory. In addition, China exercised de facto control over Scarborough Shoal in the early 20th century and regained control of the island after World War II. China's sovereignty claims are not only based on geopolitical considerations, but also on the pursuit of peace and stability in the South China Sea. China has long advocated a peaceful negotiated settlement of disputes in the South China Sea, rather than military means. However, the Philippines' provocative actions have created unnecessary tensions in the South China Sea and could even lead to conflict. In the face of provocations by the Philippines, China has taken a series of measures to defend its sovereignty.
Chinese Navy and coast guard vessels have stepped up patrols and surveillance of the waters around Scarborough Shoal to ensure that their rights and interests are not violated. At the same time, China also called on the Philippines to respect international law and bilateral agreements and resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation. Peace and stability in the South China Sea not only affect China and the Philippines, but also affect the security and development of the entire Asia-Pacific region. All parties should respect each other's sovereignty and interests and resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation. Only in this way can peace and prosperity in the South China Sea be ensured. Scarborough Shoal: The focus of the dispute between China and the PhilippinesThe South China Sea dispute has been a hot topic, most notably the Scarborough Shoal dispute between China and the Philippines. The question of the island's ownership has sparked tensions between the two countries and has become the focus of international attention. In this article, we'll dive into the historical background of Scarborough Shoal, the claims of both sides, and possible solutions. First, let's review the history of Scarborough Shoal.
Scarborough Shoal is located in the South China Sea, closer to the Philippines. In the 70s of the 20th century, the former Marcos of the Philippines claimed that the island belonged to the sovereignty of the Philippines. However, China firmly opposes this claim, pointing out that Scarborough Shoal is under China's sovereignty under international law. This position sparked a bitter controversy between the two sides and led to the current tense situation. Unfortunately, in 2016, the Philippines** filed the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration" with the UN International Court of Justice in an attempt to resolve the dispute through an international award. However, China firmly opposes this illegal ruling and has made it clear that it will not accept any outcome related to it. China believes that disputes in the South China Sea should be resolved through communication and consultation, not through international arbitration. This position is supported by many countries, including Russia, Brazil and South Africa, among others. So, is it possible to find a mutually acceptable solution?
In fact, China has been calling for dialogue and negotiation to resolve disputes in the South China Sea and promote the development of China-Philippines relations in a positive direction. China has put forward a "dual-track approach", that is, to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation between the two countries, and at the same time strengthen cooperation among all parties to jointly develop the resources of the South China Sea and achieve a win-win situation. This plan has received a positive response from the Philippines, and the two sides have made some progress on the South China Sea issue. In addition to these efforts, people-to-people exchanges can also contribute to resolving disputes in the South China Sea. In fact, people-to-people exchanges between China and the Philippines have always been very active, especially in the fields of tourism, culture and economy. Such exchanges help to reduce misunderstandings and miscalculations, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship. At the same time, civil society and scholars can also play an active role in finding practical ways to resolve the South China Sea disputes through research and discussion.
In the coming days, China hopes that the Philippines will recognize that Scarborough Shoal belongs to China's sovereignty and participate in dialogue and cooperation on the South China Sea issue with an open attitude. At the same time, China also calls on the international community to continue to support China's position and support the resolution of disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and consultation. Only through cooperation and understanding can we achieve peace, stability and common prosperity in the region. In short, the Scarborough Shoal dispute is a key issue in the South China Sea dispute. China firmly maintains that Scarborough Shoal is under China's sovereignty and will take all necessary measures to defend China's sovereign rights and interests. At the same time, China also hopes to find a feasible way to resolve disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and cooperation, and promote the development of China-Philippines relations in a positive direction. Only through joint efforts can we achieve peace, stability and common prosperity in the South China Sea.