What China people should know: What is the South since ancient times?

"The South China Sea Islands have been China's inherent territory since ancient times, and China has indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea."

Whenever China's interests in the South China Sea are violated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China often says so. But please note that this sentence is not a simple diplomatic rhetoric, but is supported by many Chinese and foreign historical documents and archaeological discoveries.

When was "Since Ancient Times"? What is the indisputable historical basis? Cctv news combs for you.

There are many basic principles of territorial acquisition in international law, and there are generally four elements:

First discovery

The earliest naming

The earliest development and operation

Continuous administrative jurisdiction

Firstly, the historical basis of China's sovereignty over the South China Sea is discussed from the perspectives of "earliest discovery" and "earliest naming".

Then, from the perspective of "earliest development and operation", understand what is "since ancient times".

When did China's sovereignty over the South China Sea begin?

China's sovereignty over the South China Sea and its adjacent islands is a historical development process, and the "four elements" have been formed for more than 2,000 years. In this process, no country can come up with the historical basis that it has sovereignty over the South China Sea and takes precedence over us. During the formation of China's sovereignty over the South China Sea, no country raised any objection.

A large number of historical facts prove that China's sovereignty and related rights over the South China Sea Islands and its adjacent waters are conclusive, with clear historical context, sufficient historical basis and legal historical status.

China is the real master of the South China Sea Islands.

Reference: Link to Zhongxin.com's Web page.