Beijing: China should get ready for war to prove authority over the ‘South China Sea’. China’s Government manifesto claims, if US interferes in this dispute then China should make US pay a hefty price for same. While few days are left for the final verdict by the International Court of Justice over ‘South China Sea’ dispute, it is evident of war fervor being spread through political means.
US is showcasing itself to be the most capable nation amongst all in the territory by deploying two aircraft carrier warships in ‘South China Sea’. Chinese Government’s ‘Global Times’ editorial leading article has appealed for a speedy increase in the capabilities of Chinese military to face the challenges put forth by US.
Meanwhile the newspaper warned that it is not necessary to compare with the capabilities of US, however, if US creates military influence in the ‘South China Sea’ dispute, then China should teach a good lesson which US would never have imagined. China seeks to resolve their oceanic disputes by means of negotiations, however at the same time, China has mobilized its military to keep them prepared for any conflict as a consequence of the standoff.
Philippines were the first to react over the threat in the manifesto of China. Philippines Government clarified that they do not expect battle in ‘South China Sea’ and want this dispute be resolved through negotiations, else, International Court of Justice should give its verdict. Philippines have appealed in the International Court of Justice over China’s invasions in ‘South China Sea’.
The verdict is expected on July 12, however, even before the International Court of Justice has summoned China to retreat from the Philippines water territories. Despite the order, China is unwilling to call their destroyer back or stop the construction of artificial islands within the oceanic territories of Philippines.They also have indicated of not obeying any verdict of the International Court of Justice.
The activities of China had intensified in this region even prior the verdict. Chinese Navy has started a seven day war drill in ‘South China Sea’ since past two days. For this, China has restricted naval entry for other nations over an oceanic area of one lakh sq kms which has caused the tensions within this region to intensify.
China, apart from not honoring the judgments of the International Court of Justice have been simultaneously inciting Philippines to do likewise while promising considerable bilateral cooperation in return which include, amongst others,consideration to Philippines demands over the oceanic disputes,, however, Philippines have not fallen prey to the numerous baits of China.
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China has refused to participate in any part of the arbitration proceedings insisting it has “undisputed sovereignty” over the South China Sea. China has refused to participate in the case and has boycotted the hearings at the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
China has declared that the verdict would be “nothing but a piece of paper”.
Control of the South China Sea is the most contentious and explosive diplomatic issue in east Asia, with China asserting sovereignty over maritime areas but are also claimed by Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Japan. At one hand Russia is supporting China, US is opposing China’s claim over it thorugh “#9-dash-line”.