China Warns U.S. To Stay Out Of Sea Dispute

[mhb56]

I didn't meant to thank u BTW. Furthermore, what can be more aggressive than US government foreign policies!

 

[khanz4996]

WHAT'S ABOUT US, US?

Actually, you are just a member of this forum and not reflect any authority of your government at all; so try not to show off anything funny, Khanz4966 - please

I reflect the views of people of pakistan and people are more important then govt as all ofus know

 

[mhb56]

You come here with your head already made up, don't you? From your thinking, I can clearly see that you are a china-basher!

 

[khanz4996]

You come here with your head already made up, don't you? From your thinking, I can clearly see that you are a china-basher!

got a problem with it?china is the closest country to our heart why dont US understands this.dont b so stupid

 

[mhb56]

My friend, this message wasn't toward you, it was toward Peter.

 

[khanz4996]

my messege was for peter too so no hard feelings

 

[Vietman]

I reflect the views of people of pakistan and people are more important then govt as all ofus know

Some Pakistanis are living and working in Vietnam also, and we see no one like you, they don't think much of CHina-Vietnam's tension, bro.^^

You can go to HoChiMinh city and ask them.^^

 

[tanlixiang28776]

Some Pakistanis are living and working in Vietnam also, and we see no one like you, they don't think much of CHina-Vietnam's tension, bro.^^

You can go to HoChiMinh city and ask them.^^

Lots of Vietnamese in China. Their profession is greatly appreciated.

 

[tanlixiang28776]

LOL. All of Niceguys sock puppets lack any understanding of word play.

 

[EagleOne]

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. is committed to the defense of the Philippines and providing it with affordable weaponry amid mounting tensions in the South China Sea.

Clinton would not comment specifically on whether the U.S. would provide military assistance in the event of an attack on Philippine forces by China near the disputed Spratly islands.


But she told a news conference that the U.S. would honor its mutual defense treaty with its Asian ally. She said: "I want to underscore our commitment to the defense of the Philippines."

She made the comments after meeting Thursday with Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario.

Rosario said China had made nine intrusions into Philippine waters since February.

US committed to defense of Philippines - Forbes.com

 

[EagleOne]

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday reaffirmed the U.S. defense commitment to the Philippines amid rising tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed islands in the South China Sea. Clinton met with Philippines Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario who said his country is prepared to stand up to “aggressive actions” in its neighborhood.

Clinton emphasised the United States’ determination to see a peaceful political solution to the multi-nation dispute over South China Sea islands and sea lanes.

But she also pointedly stressed the U.S. commitment to the Philippines under their now 60-year-old mutual defense treaty.

The Secretary met her Philippines counterpart against a backdrop of rising tensions between the Philippines and China, and also Vietnam and Beijing, over the nearly two million square kilometer ocean area that includes the Spratley and Paracel Islands, and may have vast oil and gas resources.

Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan also have varying claims in the region that conflict with China’s assertion of control to virtually the entire area.

At a press event with del Rosario, Clinton read a long statement reaffirming U.S. support for a diplomatic solution - and urging restraint and an end to provocative actions by all concerned parties.

She said the defense treaty is a pillar of U.S.-Philippines relations and regional stability, while declining specific comment on what Washington would do in the event of a Chinese attack on Filipino navy vessels.

“The United States honors our mutual defense treaty and our strategic alliance with the Philippines," said Clinton. "I’m not going to discuss hypothetical events. But I want to underscore our commitment to the defense of the Philippines.”

Foreign Secretary del Rosario, for his part, said that while the Philippines is a small country it will stand up stand up to aggression, saying Chinese “intrusions” in areas claimed by the Philippines are becoming more frequent.

“Since February 25th, we actually have noted as many as nine intrusions of different varieties, but clearly becoming more aggressive and more frequent," said del Rosario. "We have, of course, responded to these intrusions in term of filing diplomatic protests. And we have gotten a response which is in our view not acceptable. These are responses that where China is claiming that the South China Sea is totally within their sovereignty.”

Clinton said the United States will take up the issue with Beijing this weekend, when Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell holds a political dialogue with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai in Hawaii.

The Chinese official said Wednesday the United States is not a party to the dispute and should leave the matter to the various claimants.

Secretary Clinton, however, said the United States has a “national interest” in freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unimpeded lawful commerce in the South China Sea.

She noted that the United States and the Philippines will hold joint naval exercises at the end of this month in waters west of Manila and near the contested area.

She also said the United States is prepared to consider providing the Philippines, which has limited naval capabilities, with affordable “additional assets” to help provide for the country’s defense. Del Rosario also met in Washington with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Clinton Reaffirms US Commitment to Philippines Amid Islands Dispute | Asia | English

 

[khanz4996]

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. is committed to the defense of the Philippines and providing it with affordable weaponry amid mounting tensions in the South China Sea.

Clinton would not comment specifically on whether the U.S. would provide military assistance in the event of an attack on Philippine forces by China near the disputed Spratly islands.


But she told a news conference that the U.S. would honor its mutual defense treaty with its Asian ally. She said: "I want to underscore our commitment to the defense of the Philippines."

She made the comments after meeting Thursday with Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario.

Rosario said China had made nine intrusions into Philippine waters since February.

US committed to defense of Philippines - Forbes.com

hillary clinton is hillarious clinton lol.exploiting poor country like phillipines by selling them weapons.if US is friend of phillipines US should give it weapons not by selling it them to make profit.silly phillipinos wont notice the tread anyways

 

[siegecrossbow]

LOL. All of Niceguys sock puppets lack any understanding of word play.

Niceguy still needs to change his profile picture. I told him about it but he didn't get it.

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

as this is an issue between China and its neighbours and those directly in the neighbourhood, i believe no other countries have locus standi over the issue.

of course there are international platforms to voice concerns, there are treaties and agreements....but when push comes to shove, its their own internal affair

 

[EagleOne]

hillary clinton is hillarious clinton lol.exploiting poor country like phillipines by selling them weapons.if US is friend of phillipines US should give it weapons not by selling it them to make profit.silly phillipinos wont notice the tread anyways

In terms of Development Assistance, the Philippines is second only to Indonesia globally. However, the Philippines received the highest level of International Military Education and Training (IMET) funds in East Asia and the Pacific and the 12th biggest share of US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) in the world.

The US is the Philippines’ only mutual defense treaty partner and is the largest source of foreign military financing. Continued US support to Philippine defense and military establishment is critical considering that as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), Philippine military expenditure is second to the lowest in Southeast Asia.

US Foreign Military Financing to the Philippines, which contributes to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ modernization efforts, is the 12th largest in the world. The Philippines also receives the highest level of International Military and Education Training funds in East Asia and the Pacific.

US ups foreign aid to Philippines - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

as this is an issue between China and its neighbours and those directly in the neighbourhood, i believe no other countries have locus standi over the issue.

of course there are international platforms to voice concerns, there are treaties and agreements....but when push comes to shove, its their own internal affair

Thanks but your believes don't run the international relations of the United States. As our secretary of state said, "The U.S. would honor its 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines that calls on each country to help defend the other against an external attack by an aggressor in their territories or in the Pacific region."