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Publish Time:2018-10-13 14:36:10
As a senior expert on Asia and China、diplomat,Jeffrey, expert of Brookings Institution·Bede has been2009year1Month to2011year4In August, he served as the senior director of Asian affairs of the White House National Security Council in the Obama administration,Participate in the formulation of American Asian strategy and policy,Industry insiders generally believe that,He personally participated in the formulation of the Obama administration's strategy of returning to Asia and the US policy on the South China Sea issue and many other important policies。Therefore, his views are of certain reference value for understanding the policy position of the United States。A day ago,Bede received an exclusive interview with our reporter。
??No history of conflict
??reporter :If there is friction or even conflict between the Philippines and China on Huangyan Island,What will be the position and response of the United States?
??Bede:As a former employee of the U.S. government,One thing I learned is that I don't answer hypothetical questions。China、The Philippines and other countries, including the United States, should strive to avoid friction and conflict。Speculate how either party will react after friction,This is not conducive to progress。however,All I can say is,F(xiàn)or a long time,There have been many frictions on the sovereignty of the South China Sea,Involving the Philippines、Malaysia、Vietnam、China、Brunei and other countries,The United States is not involved in these issues,The United States has no history of involvement in such frictions。You asked about possible frictions in the future,I can only point out the past history。
??reporter :The United States seems to support a multilateral solution to the South China Sea dispute,F(xiàn)or example, recently held in the United States and the Philippines“2+2”Defence commander、After the Foreign Ministers' Meeting,The joint statement of the two countries referred to the multilateral process to solve this problem。This seems to conflict with China's proposal to solve this problem through bilateral negotiations,How do you view this problem?
??Bede:My understanding of the position of the US government is as follows:The US government clearly stated that,It supports a multilateral code of conduct,It's different from settling territorial disputes。The United States supports multilateral processes for this purpose。As for specific sovereignty claims,In terms of policy,The United States has not stated its position on this。But realistically,If all relevant parties do not participate in some way,It will be difficult to get a solution。My personal opinion is,After a certain stage,Need multilateral discussion。But this kind of discussion involves all countries at once,Or a series of serious bilateral negotiations,This is not something the United States needs to decide。
??The military exercise was not intentional
??reporter :The United States says it has no position on the South China Sea issue or specifically on issues such as Huangyan Island,But many Chinese readers believe that the United States is actually supporting the Philippines,F(xiàn)or example, the recent military exercises between the two countries、High level visit, etc?What's your opinion??
??Bede:We have a military alliance with the Philippines。These steps you mentioned are part of the military alliance。first,The US Philippines military alliance has no clear position on the sovereignty of the South China Sea。This military alliance is clear for the defense of the Philippines,But there is no clear position on the disputed islands in the South China Sea。second.The military exercises held by the United States and Philippines have been determined long ago。The drill and tension in Huangyan Island happened at the same time unintentionally,At least not on purpose,The two countries set the time for military exercises very early。obviously,The United States will provide some help to its allies,But this is not the same thing as taking a stand on the disputed island。As for the US arms sales to the Philippines,The United States and the Philippines have a military alliance,It is normal to provide arms sales。
??reporter :You mentioned the US Philippines military alliance,So if the island dispute,Conflict between Philippines and China,Will the United States get involved in the conflict?
??Bede:This is still a hypothetical question。But you can carefully study the contents of the US Philippines military treaty,See what it covers。Let me put it this way,The purpose of the military treaty between the United States and the Philippines has never been to protect the disputed islands in the South China Sea。I can only talk about history,I won't talk about the future。The United States on the South China Sea dispute,Never took a stand on any sovereignty claim。On the South China Sea dispute,The United States has never taken any military involvement in a way that supports or opposes either side。
??Look at the islands and waters separately
??reporter :Does the United States oppose China's claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea Line 9?
??Bede:first,China's own sovereignty claim over the South China Sea is vague。That's why it's a nine segment line“Solid line”。The sovereignty claim of the Nine Segment Line is inconsistent with international law,Because the scope of the nine segment line covers all waters。But on the sovereignty of specific islands,The United States neither supports nor opposes China's position。These are actually two problems,The first is the claim for specific islands,The United States has no position on this issue。Nine section lines are different,Because it involves water,F(xiàn)reedom of navigation involving US warships and merchant ships,The United States does have a position on this issue,Think those waters are international waters。
??reporter :What is the U.S. view on the waters around the South China Sea islands?
??Bede:That's a good question。Like Secretary of State Hillary Clinton·Clinton 2010Said in Hanoi, Vietnam in,All claims to waters must be based on legitimate claims to land。such as,You claim sovereignty over an island,But this island is uninhabitable,Then its surroundings12The sea is your territorial sea。If the island is habitable,Then you can also own around the island200Right to the exclusive economic zone in the sea。This is actually Hillary·Content of Clinton's statement,It is the position of the US government。However, the United States does not agree with the sovereignty claim for the whole waters within the nine section line。
Publisher:This station
Publish Time:2018-10-13 14:36:10
As a senior expert on Asia and China、diplomat,Jeffrey, expert of Brookings Institution·Bede has been2009year1Month to2011year4In August, he served as the senior director of Asian affairs of the White House National Security Council in the Obama administration,Participate in the formulation of American Asian strategy and policy,Industry insiders generally believe that,He personally participated in the formulation of the Obama administration's strategy of returning to Asia and the US policy on the South China Sea issue and many other important policies。Therefore, his views are of certain reference value for understanding the policy position of the United States。A day ago,Bede received an exclusive interview with our reporter。
??No history of conflict
??reporter :If there is friction or even conflict between the Philippines and China on Huangyan Island,What will be the position and response of the United States?
??Bede:As a former employee of the U.S. government,One thing I learned is that I don't answer hypothetical questions。China、The Philippines and other countries, including the United States, should strive to avoid friction and conflict。Speculate how either party will react after friction,This is not conducive to progress。however,All I can say is,F(xiàn)or a long time,There have been many frictions on the sovereignty of the South China Sea,Involving the Philippines、Malaysia、Vietnam、China、Brunei and other countries,The United States is not involved in these issues,The United States has no history of involvement in such frictions。You asked about possible frictions in the future,I can only point out the past history。
??reporter :The United States seems to support a multilateral solution to the South China Sea dispute,F(xiàn)or example, recently held in the United States and the Philippines“2+2”Defence commander、After the Foreign Ministers' Meeting,The joint statement of the two countries referred to the multilateral process to solve this problem。This seems to conflict with China's proposal to solve this problem through bilateral negotiations,How do you view this problem?
??Bede:My understanding of the position of the US government is as follows:The US government clearly stated that,It supports a multilateral code of conduct,It's different from settling territorial disputes。The United States supports multilateral processes for this purpose。As for specific sovereignty claims,In terms of policy,The United States has not stated its position on this。But realistically,If all relevant parties do not participate in some way,It will be difficult to get a solution。My personal opinion is,After a certain stage,Need multilateral discussion。But this kind of discussion involves all countries at once,Or a series of serious bilateral negotiations,This is not something the United States needs to decide。
??The military exercise was not intentional
??reporter :The United States says it has no position on the South China Sea issue or specifically on issues such as Huangyan Island,But many Chinese readers believe that the United States is actually supporting the Philippines,F(xiàn)or example, the recent military exercises between the two countries、High level visit, etc?What's your opinion??
??Bede:We have a military alliance with the Philippines。These steps you mentioned are part of the military alliance。first,The US Philippines military alliance has no clear position on the sovereignty of the South China Sea。This military alliance is clear for the defense of the Philippines,But there is no clear position on the disputed islands in the South China Sea。second.The military exercises held by the United States and Philippines have been determined long ago。The drill and tension in Huangyan Island happened at the same time unintentionally,At least not on purpose,The two countries set the time for military exercises very early。obviously,The United States will provide some help to its allies,But this is not the same thing as taking a stand on the disputed island。As for the US arms sales to the Philippines,The United States and the Philippines have a military alliance,It is normal to provide arms sales。
??reporter :You mentioned the US Philippines military alliance,So if the island dispute,Conflict between Philippines and China,Will the United States get involved in the conflict?
??Bede:This is still a hypothetical question。But you can carefully study the contents of the US Philippines military treaty,See what it covers。Let me put it this way,The purpose of the military treaty between the United States and the Philippines has never been to protect the disputed islands in the South China Sea。I can only talk about history,I won't talk about the future。The United States on the South China Sea dispute,Never took a stand on any sovereignty claim。On the South China Sea dispute,The United States has never taken any military involvement in a way that supports or opposes either side。
??Look at the islands and waters separately
??reporter :Does the United States oppose China's claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea Line 9?
??Bede:first,China's own sovereignty claim over the South China Sea is vague。That's why it's a nine segment line“Solid line”。The sovereignty claim of the Nine Segment Line is inconsistent with international law,Because the scope of the nine segment line covers all waters。But on the sovereignty of specific islands,The United States neither supports nor opposes China's position。These are actually two problems,The first is the claim for specific islands,The United States has no position on this issue。Nine section lines are different,Because it involves water,F(xiàn)reedom of navigation involving US warships and merchant ships,The United States does have a position on this issue,Think those waters are international waters。
??reporter :What is the U.S. view on the waters around the South China Sea islands?
??Bede:That's a good question。Like Secretary of State Hillary Clinton·Clinton 2010Said in Hanoi, Vietnam in,All claims to waters must be based on legitimate claims to land。such as,You claim sovereignty over an island,But this island is uninhabitable,Then its surroundings12The sea is your territorial sea。If the island is habitable,Then you can also own around the island200Right to the exclusive economic zone in the sea。This is actually Hillary·Content of Clinton's statement,It is the position of the US government。However, the United States does not agree with the sovereignty claim for the whole waters within the nine section line。