All Comments for US Draws Own Line Over South China Sea Dispute

a claim that only china knows, if you own a territory you should let the international community aware of it, and register it internationally. a vast of sea should not be part of the ownership. or else the U.S. can claim the pacific too

Jun 05, 2014 11:43 PM

Why is USA talking??

May 05, 2014 02:59 AM

The nine-dash line claiming 90% of the South Sea as Chinese territory was invalid when a Guomindang official first submitted it several decades ago, and it remains wrong and contrary to international maritime agreements today.

Apr 23, 2014 02:27 PM

China wants every thing by hook or crook, fr asia to africa, by diplomacy or by harassment.CHina is not a big brother when they are aiding a poor countries like on africa, but a wolf waiting to rob a country of itS mineral resourcess

Mar 17, 2014 04:51 AM

China is doing what they are doing because they CAN. Period. Even David had a defense against goliath. AND he didn't hide behind someone else.

Feb 12, 2014 05:54 AM

Here's a wild idea: how about the "Big U" (United States) minds it's own business and stays in it's own hemisphere?

Feb 12, 2014 01:06 AM

China modern day HILTLER...LEAVED our territorial sea...

Feb 12, 2014 12:33 AM

China is really the bully in International community along South China Sea.
It is very obvious that China's claim is dubious, claiming historical evidence on their claim where infact they cannot present its evidence in proper venue, the international community or court. China's claim is being done by force and coercive by its military. Why the international community are blind or afraid to criticized China, maybe because of its economic values to other countries.
China's claim is bogus, claiming historical and disregard other countries disagreement with their claim. China pushing their claim with its military backup
to scare other country. CHINA'S CLAIM IS WRONG!!!

Feb 11, 2014 11:09 PM

you are 100% right!

Feb 20, 2014 11:03 PM

The 9-dash line looks like [...]. Just like China's so-called and non-issue historical basis.


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Feb 11, 2014 10:15 AM

We are a Muslim nation China dare not stake claim!

Feb 11, 2014 09:04 AM

China should think a million times, about the 9 dash line....their claim is illegal, must respect the ligal UNCLOS, for the safe and peaceful negotiations of the territorial claims.

Feb 10, 2014 09:28 PM

China should think a milion time, before imposing such claim to the whole china sea, UNCLOS shuold
be applied not the historical name. China be wise you are just 10 years enjoying ur achievement, don't let ur country back to 50 years.

Feb 10, 2014 09:02 PM

The winds of war are upon us. I guarantee one thing. The U.S. will not go into a war to risk any chance of losing it. The US will be victorious as will all the allies. Who is China's ally? None. No, do not even think Russia. Russians do not trust the Chinese and that is the reason Russia and Japan are signing up to several trade and even joint military agreements. China had better take a deep breath and think twice before it enter into something that would displace any achievement that have made in the last 10 years. A war would take China back 50 years.

Feb 10, 2014 12:06 PM

I agree w/ur assesment

Mar 17, 2014 04:36 AM

Is US a signatory to UNCLOS?

Feb 10, 2014 09:08 AM

I must say what's China doing now is to make USA.UN attention deficit disorder human rights on TIBET.KKK.UYGHUR , I think that USA had enough credit from WW II on China ,so it is time for Mr.HUN SEN to leave and let Asia Pacific receiving sunlight .

Feb 10, 2014 03:44 AM

Congratulations !!! for such clear explanations that the world community should know about.

Feb 09, 2014 10:59 PM