Talk about Nansha

Analysis of the Importance of the South China Sea to China I. Background The South China Sea is the most complex ocean in the world, involving the most countries. Since ancient times, the dispute over the sovereignty of the South China Sea has never stopped. Recently, it is precisely because of the intervention of countries such as the Philippines and Vietnam in the sovereignty dispute over the South China Sea that the South China Sea issue has once again entered the field of international public opinion in a short period of time. Why have the Philippines, Viet Nam and other Southeast Asian countries frequently attacked China in recent days, vying for sovereignty over some islands in the South China Sea? Perhaps the main reason is the word "interest". The significance of the South China Sea to neighboring countries is self-evident. Its superior geographical location and abundant oil resources are enough to bring opportunities for rapid development to neighboring countries. In view of the recent disputes in the South China Sea, I will analyze the importance of the South China Sea to China with my personal understanding.

II. Importance of the South China Sea to China 1

Safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China. The South China Sea has been a part of China since ancient times. From the Western Han Dynasty in China to the end of the Tang Dynasty, the South China Sea has been the territorial sea of China. China's navy crossed the South China Sea many times in the Ming Dynasty, which is the only orthodox force in the South China Sea. The monarchs of Southeast Asian countries in the South China Sea accepted the knighthood of the central government of China from Yuan Dynasty to Qing Dynasty, and the countries around the South China Sea were vassals of the central government of China from Yuan Dynasty to Qing Dynasty. The South China Sea Islands have been the sacred territory of China since ancient times. China people first discovered these islands and reefs, and developed and managed them from generation to generation. The China government first exercises jurisdiction and sovereignty over these islands and reefs. It is totally illegal and unreasonable to say that Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam have sovereignty over the South China Sea. The primary significance of the South China Sea to China is to declare the sovereignty of the South China Sea and safeguard the unity and indivisibility of China's sovereignty. 2. The South China Sea has a superior geographical position, which is of great significance to the economic and political development of China. Economically speaking, with the acceleration of economic globalization, maritime transport routes are becoming more and more important. However, any route to the sea in China is under siege. If we want to achieve rapid economic development, we must have our own ocean road, and the South China Sea is the best choice. Politically speaking, there are many countries around the South China Sea, which is also an important way for us to communicate with South Asian countries. Handling the South China Sea issue well can expand China's influence in the South China Sea and enhance China's international influence. The South China Sea is of great significance to my military strategy. The South China Sea has a long coastline and many targets, and many South Asian countries may pose a military threat to us at any time. Only by firmly controlling the islands in the South China Sea can we build a long defense line in front of the long coastline. 4. The South China Sea is rich in oil resources and fishery resources, which is of great significance to the development of China's marine economy. The South China Sea is rich in oil resources, which is necessary for modernization and economic development. Because there is no energy, we bought it from Russia and the Middle East, but our own South China Sea was developed by other countries, not only small neighboring countries, but also so-called joint ventures. We invited countries such as the United States and Britain to jointly exploit it, and a large amount of oil resources were handed over to outsiders. Secondly, in addition to oil resources, there are abundant fishery resources. In that deep blue ocean, there are countless kinds of fish, which can be called gold in water. Although far away from the land of China, there are still countless fishermen from China who go there to fish despite the climatic difficulties and risk being detained by pirates and other countries. However, after all, the development of China is a minority, and a large number of fishery resources are occupied by other countries. Therefore, the abundant resources in the South China Sea contain enormous economic benefits. The struggle for ownership of the South China Sea is also a struggle for economic interests. If China controls the resources in the South China Sea, it will have a certain economic inhibition on the development of neighboring countries. 5. The sovereignty of the South China Sea will affect the unification of Taiwan Province Province. The South China Sea is located at the southernmost tip of China, facing the mainland and Taiwan Province Province. On the South China Sea issue, the top leaders of Taiwan Province Province have always been very concerned. As a China compatriot, Taiwan Province Province has always attached importance to the sovereignty of the South China Sea. On this issue, the mainland and Taiwan Province Province share the same language and goals, and have a solid foundation for cooperation, which is also a link to further enhance cross-strait feelings. Solving the South China Sea issue is of great significance to the early return of Taiwan Province Province.

3. In short, the South China Sea issue cannot be solved overnight. The Government of China has always advocated the settlement of international disputes through peaceful negotiations. In this spirit, through bilateral consultations and negotiations, China has solved the territorial boundary issue fairly, reasonably and amicably with some neighboring countries. This position also applies to the Nansha Islands. The government of China has also put forward the idea of "shelving disputes and jointly developing", and is willing to shelve disputes temporarily and cooperate with relevant countries until the disputes are resolved. China advocates that all parties concerned should adopt a restrained, calm and constructive attitude on the Nansha issue. In recent years, Vietnam, the Philippines and other countries have sent troops to invade some uninhabited islands and reefs in the South China Sea, destroyed China's sovereignty signs in Nansha uninhabited islands and reefs, and forcibly arrested or drove Chinese fishermen operating in the South China Sea. In this regard, China has always insisted on discussing and resolving relevant issues with relevant countries in a peaceful way through diplomatic channels. The South China Sea issue is an issue between China and relevant countries. The Government of China has always advocated the settlement of differences with relevant countries through bilateral friendly consultations. China and the countries concerned are fully capable and confident of properly handling their disputes. Peace and tranquility in the South China Sea can be maintained for a long time.