Most of the world's seas remain unexplored, and the development of the marine industry is progressing gradually. Many ships sank in the process of exploring the oceans, including both ancient ships that transported goods and carried out **, as well as military ships that sank for various reasons. Some of these shipwrecks are of great historical value, and their salvage has a positive significance for historical research.
In recent years, China has been carrying out salvage operations in the South China Sea, and has successfully salvaged important shipwrecks such as Nanhai No. 1. In 2023, a salvage operation carried out by China sparked outrage in the United Kingdom, leading to a dispute. The British side claimed that the shipwreck salvaged by China was a British-produced ship named the Prince of Wales during World War II. The Prince of Wales sank in the Battle of Japan that year, which attracted the attention of Churchill and others at that time. China does not specifically engage in salvage activities, but conducts normal fishing operations in the South China Sea. The British accusations are baseless.
The fate of the Prince of Wales was full of twists and turns. During World War II, the British Navy was in dire need of warships, and the Prince of Wales was forced to put into service ahead of schedule, but unfortunately sank in the Battle of the Malay Sea. Over the decades, the position of the Prince of Wales has changed, gradually moving to the territory of the South China Sea. Some countries have carried out illegal salvage, and ** among the metals. This is not China's doing, and the UK's accusations are clearly unjust.
The double standard of the United Kingdom cannot be ignored either. They enacted laws to protect the shipwrecks, claiming that they were important to the anti-fascist struggle. However, they themselves have carried out many salvage operations and even taken advantage of the opportunity to obtain property. This kind of behavior has become commonplace in the international community and is one of the usual methods used by Western countries.
China has ignored Britain's accusations and continues its own fishing operations. We firmly believe that only by upholding an impartial and objective attitude can we gain respect and status in the international community. And the double standards and bandit logic of Western countries can only expose their hypocrisy and selfishness. China is developing and protecting marine resources not only in the South China Sea, but also around the world, in compliance with international laws and conventions. Our salvage operations are based on scientific investigations and legal permits, and are not related to shipwreck salvage activities in any country. As for the UK's accusations, we will resolutely defend our rights and interests and legitimate behavior.
At the same time, we also call on the international community to adopt a win-win attitude towards the development and protection of marine resources. The oceans and seas are the common wealth of mankind and should be used and protected in a cooperative manner, rather than treated with unilateralism and double standards. Only through international cooperation can we better solve various challenges and problems in the development of marine resources and realize the sustainable use and sharing of the ocean.
In the future, we will continue to uphold the principles of openness, cooperation and win-win results, promote the development of the marine industry, and make greater contributions to the prosperity and development of the world's marine industry. We also hope that Western countries can abandon double standards, view China's actions in a fair and objective manner, and jointly safeguard the international maritime order, peace and stability. Under the current international situation, China, as a responsible major country, has always adhered to the concept of peaceful development and is committed to maintaining the international maritime order and regional stability. We have always advocated the settlement of maritime disputes through dialogue and consultation, and oppose any form of unilateralism and bullying. China's maritime activities are based on its own development needs and legitimate rights and interests within the international legal framework, and are in line with international law and practice.
We also firmly oppose any country using maritime issues to interfere in other countries' internal affairs, create regional tensions, and incite regional confrontation. We will take appropriate measures to respond to the accusations and smears of the United Kingdom and other countries, and safeguard our legitimate rights and dignity. We also hope that the international community will view China's actions objectively and fairly, and work together to safeguard the international maritime order and regional stability.
In the future, we will continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with other countries in the spirit of openness, cooperation and win-win results, jointly promote the healthy development of the international marine industry, and realize the sustainable use and sharing of marine resources.
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