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The Danger of pushing China too far on Law of the Sea
Topic Started: Jul 9 2013, 01:09 PM (503 Views)
Ayoshi
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China has been under withering political and legal attack for allegedly violating the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Although at the recent meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Brunei, Beijing declared its willingness to discuss a code of conduct for the South China Sea, there has been no change in its maritime claims or any let-up in the criticism it is receiving.

What are the consequences if China simply gets "fed up" with the criticism and withdraws from the treaty?

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However there are advantages as well. China would then be legally free to "pick and choose" the convention's provisions and interpret them in its favour - just as the US does now. Moreover, China could simply refuse to abide by the tribunal's decision and shrug off the political fallout.

Unfortunately, there is a long political history of world powers using or making new international law to further and protect their interests. Prime among these has been the US.

America and its Asian allies need to be careful lest they push China into actually being what they fear most - another rogue country that uses might rather than right in its international relations.


Source: www.scmp.com
Edited by Ayoshi, Jul 9 2013, 01:11 PM.
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Hong Nam
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Indeed! There is a danger in pushing China too far. There are risks involved and one has to be mentally handicaped not to see this. Knowing when to push and when to abate is the key here. Although easier said than done.

But then, by not trying to do anything has far more dangerous consequences. Might as well push when backed into a corner, as the results are nothing but detrimental to your country.

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