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China, throughout its history, has been an inward looking country taking care only of its landmass and ignoring completely the surrounding sea, hence the PRC's claims that the South China Sea belongs to China since ancient times are bogus. In contrast, Vietnam has been administering the Paracels and Spratly islands since the 18th century under the Nguyen dynasty. Chinese maps published up to WWII clearly indicate the southernmost limit of China is Hainan island. It's the PRC that tries to seize the SCS in its expansionist attempt.
Xi Jinping gives himself the goal of seizing the SCS to glorify the PRC's centenary in 2049. China always takes advantage of Vietnam's weakness after a long war to seize territory. Vietnam's Navy in 1988 was too weak to offer any significant opposition, hence it has to modernize ita Navy and seek American presence to deter Chinese aggression.
Mar 14, 2018 08:46 PM
Reply to this commentOur ancestors have always reminded us as how precious and the important of our land – every inch must be protected. Sadly, the goons can’t read. Instead of learning and seeking the truth, they are being spoon fed by their adopted father – the Chinese!
Then come along the dreaded scourge Ho Chi Minh (Not even his real name!) signed away many leagues in South Sea to the Chinese as if he owned it. This is illegal for he doesn’t represent VNCH. He can’t speak for VNCH. However, the Chinese remembered this and shamelessly claimed these areas. As usual, China has no regards for ‘international territorial rules’.
Via the international governing body, a country can only claim the surrounding water is via its natural island and not a man-made one!
Hence, Chinese claimed is reckless and bogus as it comes. Thus, the goons attitude – they learned quickly, don’t they?
Also, I hope VNmese people are parading in the streets; praising, and giving thanks to these brave souls. So glad that our people are good in despite of the gutless ‘ruling’ (It’s joke even to consider it!) communist party.
Mar 14, 2018 11:36 AM
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China, throughout its history, has been an inward looking country taking care only of its landmass and ignoring completely the surrounding sea, hence the PRC's claims that the South China Sea belongs to China since ancient times are bogus. In contrast, Vietnam has been administering the Paracels and Spratly islands since the 18th century under the Nguyen dynasty. Chinese maps published up to WWII clearly indicate the southernmost limit of China is Hainan island. It's the PRC that tries to seize the SCS in its expansionist attempt.
Xi Jinping gives himself the goal of seizing the SCS to glorify the PRC's centenary in 2049. China always takes advantage of Vietnam's weakness after a long war to seize territory. Vietnam's Navy in 1988 was too weak to offer any significant opposition, hence it has to modernize ita Navy and seek American presence to deter Chinese aggression.
Mar 15, 2018 05:26 AM
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