South China Sea dispute: Explained

[@gtrgtr9619]

Greed is the problem when you take what is not yours and BULLY other smaller countries just because you are a big country.

[@anthonymako9784]

Like nato

[@IUxAV]

​@@anthonymako9784 like Russia

[@hiliahili]

@@IUxAV Like USA

[@IUxAV]

@@hiliahili like CHINA

[@giangla6202]

Who's greedy? invaded Iraq, VN, Afghanistan or sanction other countries, robbed their asset in the banks, and making war to sell arms, it must be powerful country not only just big

[@raulcaalim3833]

Thank you australia for supporting the Philippines

[@rexlamis4845]

The rest is South China sea but inside our Phil EEZ is called West Philippine Sea.

[@tonghao]

That’s why you are the trouble makers

[@dennisv.2023]

​​@@tonghaofu

[@melananthony4117]

Its not south china sea, it is WPS and the EEZ of the Philippines.

[@tonghao]

@@melananthony4117 you wish

[@tonghao]

@@dennisv.2023 you wish you are up to the class

[@zeniehudson7098]

Please continue to carry a Torch of truth about West Philippines Sea. Thank you.

[@johnsumera1649]

The West Philippines sea make it right. Not China duhh

[@timoyvlog]

Correct 💯

[@juns.9510]

The root of all this conflict is chinas 9 dash line and now 10 dash line.

[@George-xq7nt]

What if the scenario or condition is reverse. China was in the position of the Philippines and Philippines was of China, both are signatories on UNCLOS and here come the result favorable to a small country, China. Don't you think China won't assert its territorial right on the sea based on UNLOS' ruling? China was claiming historical right based on their Ancestors' map which was not recognized by any ASEAN affected countries. If it was their position from very beginning, they weren't supposed to sign recognizing UNCLOS as governing body on the right of the sea limit of member country/ies.

[@giangla6202]

I advise you to search " American islands and Franch colonized islands"

[@dennissonmacalan8054]

china has no basis in the first place because their historical maps or ancestor's map ,as you said, tells that the end of their territory is until the south of hainan only, the nine dash line were only made up to take control of the whole south china sea

[@jeof2540]

The Philippines should make itself self first strong and rich! Self sustanable is the key! Leave WPS and concentrate in other resources like exploration of deuterium, oil and natural gas. Dont waste time and money on things that you are not sure of! What you can do today will make a big difference tomorrow! Be Wise!

[@Cipher422]

What you said is the very reason why the Philippines is defending the WPS, to be able to explore and make use of the resources in the area for growth and protect the livelihood of Filipino fisherfolk. You say the Philippines is not sure??? We have UNCLOS to back it up and the 2016 PCA ruling.

[@MrDejavouz2011]

Its all about China trespassing Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone. Claiming part of the sea that belongs to the Philippines. China is obviously very far from the Mainland, China dont have the rights. Filipino fishermen is affected by this illegal claims

[@SSTan-cz7eo]

Even looking back to late 1800s , Philippine in all its official treaty regarding its border , had NOT claim any of the islands that they belong to Philippine.Even official Phillipine map dated 60 years ago do NOT list those islands as belonging to Phillipines.All these started when US and China relationship turns sour. China on the other hand already declared those lines more than 200 , yes more than 200 , years ago in official declaration. But back then ALL ASEAN had NOT gain independent yet and are under colonial rule and did NOT officially dispute those lines.

[@MrDejavouz2011]

@@SSTan-cz7eo its all artificial island not actual island. Look what happened to coral reefs

[@MrDejavouz2011]

@@SSTan-cz7eo China dont respect the Philippine EEZ. What if Thailand, Vietnam claim an island near China mainland how do you think China will respond? Come on use your common sense? China 9 dash line is all imagination

[@josephramos9984]

​@@SSTan-cz7eofalse. Under the treaty of Washington in 1900 all of those are under PH territory.

[@kuruchi91]

​@@SSTan-cz7eo Wrong!! We have the oldest map dated back in 1734 which is the reason why china lost the arbitral ruling in 2016

[@giangla6202]

I never have seen China stopped any Foreign's ship since the Pacific Ocean was born, so where the freedom navigation come from and when did it happen?

[@eliascomawas7963]

You never saw it because your government restricted your freedom from seeing the right information. Such tibet and hong Kong have no freedom to voice out.

[@gracewilson9265]

Did u not see videos of Chinese coast guards harrasing Philippine boats. Where is the freedom.of navigation there? None!

[@giangla6202]

@@gracewilson9265 I* advise you to research the whole problem! a part of the truth wasn't the whole true story! if you good enough, should do the research about the islands were hand back to ROC after ww2, Japan signed surrender treaty and ROC was authorized by Allies led by the US to collect all those islands with the help of the US warships......

[@cjmlads]

​​@@giangla6202 believe what you believe because you are overfeed by communist misinformation

[@howwow-sg2ig]

The territorial scope of the Philippines does not include the South China Sea Islands. The territorial scope of the Philippines is governed by the 1898 Spanish-American Peace Treaty, the 1900 Spanish-American Treaty on the Cession of the Outlying Islands of the Philippines, and the 1930 Treaty Delimiting the Boundary Between British North Borneo and the American Philippines. ” determined by a series of international treaties including China's Nansha Islands and Scarborough Shoal are not within the territorial scope of the Philippines as stipulated in the above-mentioned treaties. The Philippines has occupied some of the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands by force, and has made illegal territorial claims to some of the islands and reefs of China's Scarborough Shoal and Nansha Islands through the so-called "Island Baseline Act" and other domestic legislation.

[@LeilandDionson]

Liar, what make you think that your so called imaginary lines are within UNCLOS? The Scarborough shoal and spratley island are within the Philippines Exclusive Economics Zone and are included in the old maps.

[@timoyvlog]

Not china sea West Philippines sea

[@hangtuah888]

It has always been called South China Sea belonging to the nation that has clear title.

[@IUxAV]

​@@hangtuah888 its West Philippine Sea, China doesn't own it! Follow the UNCLOS

[@Victormagtanggol_23]

​@@hangtuah888 really? So there is Pacific Nation? because of there is Pacific ocean? 😂

[@hangtuah888]

@@mysteryray0256 Go and ask the Aboriginals who owned the land of Australia.

[@hangtuah888]

@@Victormagtanggol_23 Group of nations which the Pacific are named after.

[@nilodiche8894]

The Aggressive Pirates of the West Philippine Water Territory that wants to Conquer even the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines.

[@jamessotto1639]

1000 MILES FROM CHINA COMPARED TO 100 TO 200 DASHLINE FROM PHILIPPINES.. THAT IS THE TRUTH!!!!

[@frieren1011]

South china sea are not a territory, its EZZ for all countries nearby and a passeageway. Dont be act like a pirate there China...

[@jpao1834]

One of the major reasons why PH is more threatened than the other claimants, is because most of the land being claimed lies within PH's EEZ. Other claimants doesn't have that problem, and they don't have a literal chinese military installment near their land territory, unlike PH. We all share the same problem here, but it's more suffocating for PH since we're literally at the throat of it all.

[@MerceditaMorgia]

Not SCS ..it is WPS cause it is our inside Our EEZ ..we are legally own territory and sovereignty..

[@homesolutionsiloilo3354]

The chinese have not virtue of "Giving", all they know is "take and take and take and receive". But the Almighty God will handle this.

[@leonilacolinares8471]

No one disturb south China Sea. But West Philippine Sea is Philippine waters that China wants to own at it starts trouble. Nations should know how to follow UNCLOS an international law.

[@giangla6202]

UNCLOS has no right to solve the problem between nations already had the dispute before 1982 that UNCLOS was born

[@giangla6202]

You Is PCA a UN or international court? Copilot Using the web The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization that provides dispute resolution services to the international community. It has unparalleled experience in administering inter-State dispute resolution proceedings concerning oceans and the law of the sea 1. While it is not a United Nations (UN) court, it plays a crucial role in facilitating arbitration and other modes of resolution for disputes between States, State entities, international organizations, and private parties

[@Kailiu323]

the term West Philippine Sea only appeared on the internet recently, commonly we call this water the South China Sea, and last time I checked, the UNCLOS does not dictate any sovereignty issue, unilaterally claiming those islands does not grant you any right.

[@giangla6202]

@user-zz6sr5wf7t Distance doesn't decide the ownership of the islands, like Falkland Island in Argentina water how far the island from UK? check with AI before you post thanks

[@SeaKrait571]

@@Kailiu323 Sovereignty applies to land, not to underwater features. China already recognized the Philippines' claims to the Spratlys and Scarborough Shoal by referencing the *1900 Treaty of Washington* in its Position Paper to the 2013 Arbitral Tribunal in the Permanent Court of Arbitration: "Prior to the 1970s, Philippine law had set clear limits to the territory of the Philippines, which did not involve any of China's maritime features in the South China Sea. Article 1 of the 1935 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines entitled "The National Territory", provided that the Philippines comprises all the territory ceded to the United States by the Treat of Paris concluded between the United States and Spain on the tenth day of December, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, the limits which are set forth in Article III of the said treaty, *together with all the islands embraced in the treaty concluded at Washington between the United States and Spain on the seventh day of November, nineteen hundred* , and the treaty concluded between the United States and Great Britain on the second day of January, nineteen hundred and thirty, and all all territory over which the present Government of the Philippine Islands exercise jurisdiction."

[@MerianRamoza]

thank you Australia for supporting our nation,, about the wps problem

[@ryanscott2363]

If not UN Law, what law is china following now?

[@angelina8625]

China claiming the whole of south china sea is ABSURD! India never claimed the whole of Indian Ocean as part of their territory!

[@nilo-ni8iw]

There is only one solution: respect international law. China finds it hard to acknowledge internationally accepted law of the sea.

[@eyeinthesky888]

Mga kababayan, it's time we stand united and vigilant in defending our nation's sovereignty. China’s bullying in the West Philippine Sea must be met with strength and resolve. We have the power to innovate! Let’s push for a strong missile program and develop modern drones to protect our seas, just like Ukraine. Our Filipino engineers and tech experts are capable of building this future. Now is the time to support our Armed Forces, demand government action, and work together for a stronger, self-reliant Philippines. Para sa bayan, para sa kinabukasan!

[@Benitobarakuda1434]

THANK YOU AUSTRALIA FOR SUPPORTING OUR BELOVED COUNTRY PHILIPPINES ❤️❤️❤️

[@victorbest7061]

Ayungin Shoal and Scarborough Shoal is very important for China to occupy b4 they can proclaim that they own the sea between the shoals and China.

[@TheoSalaan-z3k]

And they will proclaim that no one can pass anymore because it is already within their territory. 🙄 And it will create chaos in other countries navigation.

[@victorbest7061]

@@TheoSalaan-z3k And they can easily invade Taiwan

[@ozuukayabagamingt.v.]

Now america just delivered hundreds of rocket in the Philippines in palawan

[@RochellOfalla]

The west and its allies makes all the matters worst for us Filipinos. I hope the wars will be on their lands not in the Philippines.

[@zuwandi1]

Harusnya ada yg usul ke pbb ubah nama LCS jadi laut Asia,.

[@itch4travel]

The "PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION" (PCA) is a court for hire. The Arbitral case filed by the Philippines was boycotted by China and the ruling of PCA was ignored by China. What's next for the Philippines?

[@itch4travel]

How much did the Philippine spent for her arbitral case against China? "How much did the South China Sea arbitration case cost? Who paid the money? And who received it? Heated discussions on these questions have been raging in the Philippines. The questions have drawn the attention of the international community, too, because $30 million is not a small amount for the Philippines or any other country." FOR FULL TEXT, GOOGLE "How much Manila spent for favorable ruling?"

[@itch4travel]

China boycotted the arbitration, so the Philippines paid the China's share of the arbitration case that the Philippine filed for the arbitration to continue.

[@itch4travel]

The money spent by the Philippines did not went thru the Philippine Congress. Question, where did the money came from?

[@zuwandi1]

Kerajaan Majapahit dan Sriwijaya juga nenakluk kan wilayah terdahulu tapi Indonesia tidak rakus seperti china,.

[@jerrybuensuceso1792]

China coast guard professional thives

[@zuwandi1]

Sekuat dan secanggih apapun jika terjadi perang China akan kalah,.serakah dan rakus sejarah membuktikan akan kalah dan hancur,.

[@uco1235]

Please also watch the explanation of Phil Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) published on KZbin May 25 last month: Philippine Island Territories in the West Philippine Sea. His explanation why the following countries have no basis for their claim, Vietnam (on Spartlys Islands), China (continued the Taiwan 11-lines claim), Taiwan (the runaway China government that started the 11-lines claim which replaced by the current communist China government), and Malaysia (Sabah or North Borneo).

[@limayanon]

The dispute is 1000nautical miles in chinise shoreline to be exact and legal it is not south china sea it west philippine sea only the portion of 200 nm are claiming by the Philippines

[@MDruheITaIukdar]

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[@某某某-d6j]

Philippine Coast Guard vessels entered Chinese waters, and enthusiastic Chinese Coast Guard vessels helped the Philippine Coast Guard vessels clean their vessels

[@maegjohncareeon639]

WUMAO

[@某某某-d6j]

@@maegjohncareeon639 Monkey🐒🐒

[@邱浩-q7j]

good❤

[@某某某-d6j]

@@maegjohncareeon639 monkey

[@maegjohncareeon639]

More Lies. WUMAO

[@jenelyneneres5479]

China owner in shuot west China sae

[@alvinantonio1]

✌The world is terrified of China.😂😂😂

[@angelina8625]

Don’t be terrified by fake copycats!😛

[@accelerometer-ns3qb]

Anthony Katie's new book History and Sovereignty of the South China Sea confirmed China's sovereignty over South China Sea Islands through historical analysis and legal argumentation. Britain and France also legally recognized that South China Sea Islands belong to China.

[@HTeo-og1lg]

This video is disingenuous. For example: (1) Philippines did not initiate to bring the dispute to the arbitration. It was the US "private" law firm which initiated it, and after the so-called "hearing" was done without China's participation, on grounds that the PCA is not a legitimate court, as it has no jurisdiction on matters of territorial sovereignty. (2) Philippines also has disputes with the territorial waters of other ASEAN countries, but the video ignores this but selectively argue on the dispute between China and US (on behalf of Philippines). Why so? (3) China's claim of the territorial waters is based on historical records that predates UNCLOS's existence. (4) US claim about the lack of "freedom of navigation" in the region. There is no evidence that commercial and civilian marine vessels ever face any restriction sailing through the body of waters. Maybe the US is feeling the burden of guilt that her military vessels may be restricted in the future, if she overly saturate the regions waters with her military exercises.

[@normannabatar6260]

A Marcos desperate to escape liability from cases of ill-gotten wealth and human rights violation has risen in power. What else is he to do?

[@ArchieLea-ft7dr]

To the 5 eyes and Quad and New GUINEA thus Says The LORD God of Hosts in Jesus Christ Name Says IAM that Iam join Aukus Say s IAM that Iam Amen and amen God willing!

[@RX.6911]

China people fished in this sea area 1000 years ago. At that time, Filipinos were still fighting for food with monkeys in trees.😅 After the Second World War, the new international law stipulated the scope of South China Sea of China. At this time, the Philippines was still under American colonial rule. So, things are clear. Americans want the Philippines to challenge China. Yes, Filipinos want war.

[@zephyryves7542]

如果我现在立一个法律，宣称纽约是中国领土，那么这个在法律上也属于中国。这就像在没有经过中国同意下，宣称中国南海是菲律宾海一样。😂

[@jamgal8216]

Then it's not really good, it's really not right to claim the whole seas which is beyond 200 nautical miles away.. it is very obvious that EEZ of the Philippine water were claimed by the greed of China. And it's not really appropriate that they will just invent 9-10 dashline map. Are they crazy? Truly they are theives. Very theives

[@EmmanTorino]

the Philippine government must file to UNCLOS Arbitral Court to legally demand to Communist China all their accumulated damages, abused, including all rental fees on their illegal entry, damaged environment, and their illegal structures illegally built within the Philippine EEZ to the full extent plus all the interests.

[@khanjames2502]

China defeat Japan then got back the right about South China Sea. China draw 11 lines by WWII,China defeat Japan then China got back the right about South China Sea. What job does Philippines done when WWII?

[@khanjames2502]

China draw the nine lines in 1946. And the international ocean law began 1982. How 1982 law can broke 1946 things?

[@maxendrer.8457]

No, it started in 1958 with UNCLOS I. China has ratified the law of the sea convention (losc), so they should abide by the rules. However, the losc is very vague and can be interpreted in various ways, hence why this dispute is here in the first place. They also explained in the video that, while China has ratified the losc, they did not ratify the arbitration process which should enforce compliance with the losc, so that makes it even more complicated.

[@khanjames2502]

@@maxendrer.8457 The 11 lines draw in 1946,it is much early than UNCLOSI. China draw 11 lines by defeat Japan in WWII. It is with USA army to check the Chinese islands in South China Sea. So Chinese government officials draws the 11 lines to show the field what Chinese owned.

[@Samuelsitg]

Only the South China Sea is internationally recognized

[@kuruchi91]

Wrong! It is often called SCS obviously because its in the south. But for PH its been called West PH sea because its in the western part of the PH and same goes with vietnam they call it East Vietnam Seas. Therefore nobody can claim something just because it was "famously" called so by others.

[@Samuelsitg]

@@kuruchi91 It seems that China has to use force to silence the Philippines just like the US and Japan invaded the Philippines and now the Philippines has become a compliant dog of the US

[@jamgal8216]

Then it's not really good, it's really not right to claim the whole seas which is beyond 200 nautical miles away.. it is very obvious that EEZ of the Philippine water were claimed by the greed of China. And it's not really appropriate that they will just invent 9-10 dashline map. Are they crazy? Truly they are theives. Very theives

[@Kailiu323]

@@kuruchi91 so you are basically acknowledging that the SCS is more famous than other terms, at least we can agree with this.

[@MangWinnieChannel]

10 dash line is the biggest joke in human history

[@InTokyo-mb4dp]

It’s actually called the West Philippine Sea because it is to the West of the Philippines. Calling it anything else otherwise is going against the UNCLOS. Please get it right

[@XiaomiPoco-fr3cp]

HOOO!!!!!

[@Newpirate-x4w]

Are you blind that it is far from china? This is the sea of ​​the Philippines

[@sheannelabuya2233]

West philippines sea not south china sea😂

[@Dimmsy]

At 1:06 may i ask why did you colored the Taiwan like light red or pink? Just asking.

[@red-people]

The U.S. Constitution recognizes Taiwan as part of China

[@fearlesshero2601]

South China Sea this area is very dangerous and there is incredible work going on in the Mariana Trench and the world is asleep and there are hundreds of military bases under the ocean.🗿

[@marinettemamiit7666]

Kung kasing lakas lang ng pilipinas ang armas ng japan di makakaporma ang mga intsik sa teritoryo ng pilipinas malakas lang loob dahil sa armas pero sa tapang at kakayahan sa pakikipaglaban walang wala mga yan sa pilipino

[@toriahmyworld]

Hindi kse natin dapat pinatalsik si Marcos. If mapanood mo ung interview ni Richard Heydarian kay Prof. Batongbacal. His effort to unify our entire country since his first term until 1984 for the benefit of WPS, bakit hindi natin alam yng legacy nya, puro lng tayo ML.

[@mysteryray0256]

@@toriahmyworld Nangangarap ka kasi ng gising. Sino ba nagsabi na maganda legacy ni F. Marcos😂😂

[@toriahmyworld]

@@mysteryray0256 malang hindi mo papanoorin ung interview kse masakit sa kalooban nyong mga haters sa tunay na naganap nung panahon ni Marcos Sr.

[@mysteryray0256]

@@toriahmyworldMukhang hindi mo alam. Dahil kay former Pres. F. Marcos kaya nagkaroon ng malaking utang ang Pilipinas.

[@mysteryray0256]

@@toriahmyworldMasakit kasi makita yung comment ng walang alam. Social media pa more haha😂😂

[@leonilacolinares8471]

Imaginary line is not recognized by the international law

[@wmk4454]

Imaginary line Philippines draw, China is the one that can actually enforce their line drawing in the real world

[@giangla6202]

You Is PCI a UN's court or international court? Copilot Using the web The Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ), established in 1920 by the League of Nations, was the predecessor to the current International Court of Justice (ICJ). After World War II, the League of Nations was replaced by the United Nations, and the PCIJ was succeeded by the ICJ. The ICJ, located in The Hague, Netherlands, settles disputes between countries and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs 12. It is an important institution for international law and diplomacy.

[@MiverickBadon]

​@@wmk4454prove that to international court and stop eating bats.

[@boogieman4170]

How many should we tell you that Hague ruling does not cover China!

[@athenaperez4011]

If only China knows how to follows international law then there will be no tension. Both Philippines and China told their side of the story about the claim at the 2016 arbitration, with solid evidence and facts China lost their claim but they don't follow international law their greediness and barbaric actions cause tensions.

[@giangla6202]

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization not an international court!

[@movie_addict3811]

@@giangla6202wumao?

[@hiliahili]

@@movie_addict3811 or course. Anybody who do not agree with you is Wumao

[@zephyryves7542]

中国并没有参与这个，但是交易的却是中国的领土，就比如我可以在不经过你同意的情况下，交易你的财产吗？😂

[@melananthony4117]

​@@giangla6202UNCLOS is very clear you dont need to be a lawyer to understand this law. China does not follow this law of the sea, that makes a problem to the area.

[@Myopinion-zd3fm]

I believe the Filipino navy should supply the soiders using a submarine to make the journey to the ship where the soldiers are located

[@LutherS2186]

Democratic countries find it very difficult to deal with China on a "level playing field" because China follows the Marxist & Leninist ideology of Mao Zedung as a totalitarian communist country that doesn’t believe in individual freedom, basic human rights, and free speech; and with different system of justice and weird ideology of "peaceful co-existence" based on its terms, with other countries. As far as China is concerned, "might is right"; and the use of economic and military pressure is necessary in dealing with justice and its relations with other countries. And even if it is a signatory to the UNCLOS, it does not follow its provisions/regulations by ignoring the EEZ of its neighbouring countries. It imposes its own rules and illegally claims sovereignty over 90% of the South China Sea; and builds artificial islands over the Spratlys, militarizing the same with impunity as a superpower, regardless of whether they are inimical to other countries' legal rights, economic and national interests. Moreover, it pretends to help small countries through predatory lending policies that small countries could ill afford to pay off, providing China with the "prerogative to own or lease for 99 years" same developmental project that China had built using their own Chinese workers, e.g. port in Djibouti, port of Sri Lanka, and Gwadar Port in Pakistan. China has become a BIG PARIAH country in the world.

[@winglaileung]

China is the sovereign of the South China Sea eversince the first Emporer of Qin Dynasty unified the Chinese territories in 221BC. Spain is the colonial action that China will never recognize. USA established the country in 1776, Philippines and Japanese are subservient to the USA since WWll . Now the Philippines should not intrude into the South China Sea in the first place . Chinese coast guards have to take the defense according to the laws of the People's Republic of CHINA . Philippines damaged vessels and the soldiers are ordered by the People's Republic of CHINA to leave the South China Sea on 30.8.2024. USA knows what happens in the South China Sea and suddenly changes names of the sea that China objects .

[@henrypamaong6956]

unclos is useless!

[@hiliahili]

If Philippine government refuse to sign the China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct, they have nobody themself to blame if conflict escalate.

[@sheannelabuya2233]

South china sea? 😂

[@Myopinion-zd3fm]

This soon to be 2 Billion population nation is now it seems that the economic system is beginning to Chip away in China, it appears attention is being deverted to Taiwan and the Philippines because the government of China want to devert attention from the economy

[@saohmarong2240]

Xi jingping look 100 years ahead,he look future.The Chinese must expand their territory in order to serve it massive population for the future.The Pacific is rich in natural resources such as fish and crude oil .If China can dominate the Pacific it may create an artificial island more bigger than that of what they had built in the Spartly.

[@JacksonWong-pw4zq]

Endmerica n west allows n supports philippine can occupy but not China this "" international "" law is rubbish

[@刘某-g5t]

1. Historical Evidence: • China has a long history of sovereignty over the South China Sea. Chinese maps and historical documents, especially the nautical charts from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, clearly indicate that the South China Sea islands belong to China. As early as the 2nd century BC, China’s Han Dynasty conducted maritime activities involving the South China Sea region. 2. Legal Basis: • According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the demarcation of territorial waters, exclusive economic zones, and continental shelves should be based on territorial sovereignty. Historically, China has maintained continuous and effective control over the South China Sea islands. • The Philippines’ claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea mainly relies on its 2009 submission opposing China’s “nine-dash line,” but this lacks sufficient historical and legal foundation. 3. International Arbitration and Disputes: • Although the Philippines won the South China Sea arbitration case in 2016, China neither accepts nor participates in this arbitration, arguing that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction. According to international law, territorial disputes between China and the Philippines should be resolved through bilateral negotiations, not unilateral international arbitration.

[@itch4travel]

Before there was UNCLOS, the whole South China SEA was the common fishing ground of all countries inside the SCS. WHAT HAPPENED?

[@zephyryves7542]

在二战后，中国南海的领土已经划分完了，这些属于中国。现在关于领土的争端，只是中国以外国家单方面的主张，只有在第三次世界大战后这些领土才会重新分配😂

[@nicb.1213]

The photo depicts clearly that Philippine Coast Guard delibarately blocking China Vessel.

[@travelersmusic1721]

ako ay pilipino ikinakahiya q kahit kanino😂😂

[@Kailiu323]

the ROC in Taiwan claims 11-knot line lol