A top US diplomat has called on Chine to clarify or adjust its territorial claims in the South China Sea in accordance with international law.
According to the Russel (assistant secretary of state for East Asia), There are growing concerns that this pattern of behavior in the South China Sea reflects incremental effort by China to assert control over the area… despite objections of its neighbors.
He also said that, Any Chinese claim to maritime rights not based on claimed land features would be inconsistent with international law.
He added, China could highlight its respect for international law by clarifying or adjusting its claim to bring it into accordance with international law of the sea.
The US says it does not take stances on territorial disputes in Asia.
On the other hand, Mr Russel (assistant secretary of state for East Asia) said that, he supported the Philippines’ right to take its case to a UN tribunal as part of efforts to find a “peaceful, non-coercive” solution.
China: U.S Press Over South China Sea Dispute
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