China’s Aggression

China is proving its aggression again. It has been pushing minor nations in Asia to the brink. The latest being Philippines. The South China Sea rivalry has come to the fore, and territorial disputes in Asian waters have become a matter of contention. China must respect the rights of minor nations and not give in to the dictates of a dictatorial regime.  China, led by a Communist Party, must respect the rights of minor nations, as Philippines. Chinese aggression should be condemned, and norms must be enforced in the international waters.

China should be warned of any aggression that debilitates the interests of trade. It must compromise with other nations, and work in cooperation in order to enhance trade. Trade and commerce must fuel the steam of Asian nations, rather than international antagonism. Nations in Asia must boost trade ties and increase commerce with each other. Businesses, small, medium and large, must gain in the region. Rather than aiming for international domination and undue aggression, nations as, China and India, must have responsibilities along with other nations with interest in international trade to resolve the disputes in a timely manner and provide leadership, whenever needed, to increase trade with each other. All conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and undue aggression must be avoided by all the nations in South China region. China must resort to dialogue to resolve its dispute with the Philippines.  China as the second largest economy must be more responsible towards minor nations, and resolve its problems through dialogue.

The presence of Chinese coast guard in South China Sea has been considered as a threat to interests of Philippines. The further escalation of dispute should be avoided, and all care must be emphasized in order to bring normalcy to the relations between China and Philippines in the region. The normalcy of relation should improve ties between nations that shouldn’t be fighting each other.

The matter must be resolved by an international body which must give equal credence to the both the parties. Jeopardizing interests in international waters should be taken as a high-risk proposition. China must be asked to refrain from dominating tactics in the region and not use intimidation as a policy measure. All disputes must be resolved by an international body assigned for the significant task. China must abide by international norms, and exercise restraint with Philippines. China must use its political morality to resolve the dispute with aid of an international body.  

Yuvraj Saharan

Capital Report