The West Philippine Sea: The Territorial and Maritime Jurisdiction Disputes from a Filipino Perspective

It is designed to help ... ... to deepen the understanding of the many different problems of the conflict over the West Philippines. These questions and answers are built from the Philippine point of view and believe that the authors are most important and interested in the citizens of the country rather than information that may be emphasized by various foreign writers, organizations or governments Focus on information. These are not intended to promote specific positions or policy advice.

The difference between an open communication channel and friendly management brought about aggressive development, including the re-entry of Philippine fishermen into the conflict areas of the Philippines - Western Philippine Sea. Participation in ASEAN-China dialogue also created a framework for the South China Sea Code of Conduct aimed at peaceful settlement of conflicts. We applaud the selflessness and courage of the Philippine migrant workers who withstand the difficulties of living away from home for their family life. You embody the inherent resilience of the country. For the long-term benefit of my family and loved ones, I think that you are willing to work hard and pay sacrifice everyday. Even if you are greatly helping the economics of our international partner, you have made a great contribution to the national economy.

China is one of the longest borders of neighboring countries in neighboring countries. Land within the actual jurisdiction of China belongs to 14 countries including Russia and India. At the same time, China and Japan, and the Republic of Korea, demarcated the boundary of the East China Sea, conflicted Japan's territorial dispute over the Diayu Islands and conflicts with Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and the territorial requirements of the South China Sea Islands It was.

The South China Sea is blessed with fisheries and potential energy resources surrounded by rapidly growing countries and has strategic transportation routes, and in recent years it has become a center of territorial conflict and maritime conflict and tension is increasing. The main competitors are China, several ASEAN countries, especially the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries other than the United States. The aim of this background is to clarify China's position and views on territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea, the reasons for recent tensions in these claims, and the management and resolution of these disputes.