What's new

South China Sea Forum

南沙群岛 Nansha Qundao,Nansha Islands,Spratly Islands
永暑岛 Yongshu Jiao, Fiery Cross Reef or N.W. (Northwestern) Investigator Reef
Oct.18.2014
073555f9gtgcgiviyfi6iz.jpg
 
BEIJING: China on Tuesday warned India about it regards meddling in its dispute with Vietnam over islands in the South China Sea. It also opposed the latest move by the Vietnamese government inviting India to carry out oil exploration in South China Sea.

"With regard to the Vietnamese prime minister's call for India to support the peaceful resolution of the South China Sea, I want to point out that the dispute should be resolved through dialogue and consultations by countries directly involved on the basis of respecting historical facts and international law," Hong Lei, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said.

He was reacting to an offer by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung asking India to launch exploration in two oil fields for exploration in the South China Sea.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in New Delhi, on October 28, 2014. (AFP photo)

Dung's offer made in New Delhi has surprised China because its state councillor Yang Jeichi has just returned from Hanoi after discussing measures to improve China-Vietnam relations.

Hong said India should also respect the efforts being made by China and Vietnam to resolve their dispute instead of trying to play a role in it.



This picture taken on May 14, 2014 from a Vietnamese coast guard ship shows Chinese coast guard vessels sailing near China's oil drilling rig in disputed waters in the South China Sea. (Getty Images photo)

"Countries directly involved in the South China Sea dispute strive to resolve disputes through negotiation and consultation, and maintain regional peace and stability. Their efforts should be respected by relevant countries," Hong said.

"This is in line with international laws and common practices," Hong said, "... and is also the consensus reached by China and Asean countries in the DOC (Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea)."

India should not engage itself because it is not a party in the dispute between China and Vietnam over two sea islands. China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha (Spratly) Islands in the South China Sea, which is also claimed by Vietnam, Hong said.



Southwest Cay (also known as Pugad Island), is a small island controlled by Vietnam, is part of the Spratly Island chain in the hotly contested South China Sea. (Getty Images photo)

At the same time, the ministry's reaction was noticeably less harsh compared to Beijing's stance three years back when the ONGC has begun oil exploration in the area in collaboration with a Vietnamese government company. China said it would not object to exploration by India if it was conducted in an area that was outside its claims of sovereignty.

China does it mind "any lawful and justifiable exploration activity" in the area, the ministry spokesman said. But it is "firmly oppose" if such activity undermines the sovereignty and interests of China," he said.


China warns India about taking up Vietnam's offer for oil exploration in disputed South China Sea - The Times of India
 
Notice the change in China's tone. It knows Modi is no MMS :)

"At the same time, the ministry's reaction was noticeably less harsh compared to Beijing's stance three years back when the ONGC has begun oil exploration in the area in collaboration with a Vietnamese government company. China said it would not object to exploration by India if it was conducted in an area that was outside its claims of sovereignty.
 
Notice the change in China's tone. It knows Modi is no MMS :)

"At the same time, the ministry's reaction was noticeably less harsh compared to Beijing's stance three years back when the ONGC has begun oil exploration in the area in collaboration with a Vietnamese government company. China said it would not object to exploration by India if it was conducted in an area that was outside its claims of sovereignty.

It is because you cant do nothing substantial in the area. You oil companies are incompetent as expected. Let us see if you are on the fast lane to break the banks for the venture. 8-):laugh:

Yeah..you can go to hell!!!

Just stay there and no one is going to see or help you out there! :dirol:
 
It is because you cant do nothing substantial in the area. You oil companies are incompetent as expected. Let us see if you are on the fast lane to break the banks for the venture. 8-):laugh:



Just stay there and no one is going to see or help you out there! :dirol:
Just let the Indian to drill and we get the oil.If you have played Warcraft you know what I mean.
 
chinese hypocracy......if they work in pakistan occupied kasmir..there is no problem to them...but if we do vicversae ....it gives warning.....who cares there warning.warn as much u want...
 
B
Just let the Indian to drill and we get the oil.If you have played Warcraft you know what I mean.
But real life scenario involves real lives, money and a whole bunch of other countries and variables. So yeah its not like playing Warcraft. See India has no intention to make an enemy out of China. China keeps messing in our turf hence India is forced to reciprocate its basic geo politics. If China does not be a pain in the *** for India then India will not be a pain for China.is it that hard to respect each others growth and live in peace?
 

Pakistan Affairs Latest Posts

Back
Top Bottom