U.S., China Clash Over South China Sea Disputes

[Purveyor]

Source: NBC



BEIJING — John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart gave no ground over the issue of territorial disputes in the South China Sea during his weekend visit.

The clash between Chinese and U.S. positions was on display at a joint press conference Saturday where, after a round of talks with Kerry, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described China's determination to defend territorial sovereignty "as hard as a rock" and "unshakable."

"It is the demand of our people ... and a legitimate right of ours," he said.

Kerry zeroed in on "the pace and scope of China's land reclamation" and urged China to "take actions that will join with everyone to reduce tensions."

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-china-clash-over-south-china-sea-disputes-n360321

[project_bluebook]

1. All China needs to do is

threaten to shut down all the Walmarts, the US will say please, please, don't shut down our largest employer, we will give you what ever you want, throw in Japan to sweeten the deal.

[hack89]

2. It would mean civil war in China

they are barely keeping the lid on social unrest in China. Massive unemployment would set off a chain reaction every Chinese leader fears. They are just as beholden to us as we are to them.

[Purveyor]

4. Sounds like home to me... eom

[project_bluebook]

5. Many in China remember how it is to go without

The aftermath of the Cultural revolution made living off tree bark, old shoes and dead bodies the norm outside Beijing. That was in the 60's, not that long ago. Life is cheap in China and the military would keep the peoples republic under control. The US economy and worthless debt would never recover from such a blow.

[hack89]

6. The Chinese army won't jeopardize their businesses and billions in profits

how do you think China has advanced so far down the capitalist road? Corruption high on the list.

[project_bluebook]

7. The bottom line is neither side will get too hyped up over anything

the nuclear deterrent has been replaced by the economic deterrent which is the only good thing, for the US, that came out of free trade.

[lovuian]

3. The New World Order is getting a wake up call

They have created their own monsters ......by destroying America ...they destroy themselves

We are heading for WWIII .....those Islands are military strategic points

[Plucketeer]

8. IF it were to come down to WWIII...

those little islands would be totally meaningless. Totally useless as a military outpost. This is more about claiming SEA than LAND.

[Journeyman]

9. And if I recall correctly, with those islands they gain rights to potential sea-based oil fields...

[davidpdx]

10. Yep, that is part of the reason

I personally suspect the other part of their claiming the entire South China Sea as their own is being able to control maritime traffic to their own advantage including charging ships to pass through the area eventually.

[One_Life_To_Give]

11. Innocent Passage is an old concept, tough for anyone to dismiss.

However resource rights to Oil, Gas and Fish in a greatly expanded Exclusive Economic Zone.

[davidpdx]

12. Yes it is, but given they are reclaiming land from shoals

They may be trying to change the rules. With the technology, money, and equipment I believe it would be very possible to make an underwater shoal into a large island.