文档介绍：THE ASEAN AND THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ISSUE
EDGARDO E. DAGDAG
Professor and Assistant to the Dean
for Academic Affairs, Asian Center
University of the Philippines-Diliman
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1. ASEAN’s vision of Southeast Asia
2. Selected ASEAN guiding principles relevant to the South China Sea (SCS) issue)
3. The SCS issue: why a flashpoint
4. Past ASEAN pronouncements on the SCS issue
5. Recent ASEAN pronouncements on the SCS issue
6. Other recent SCS-related developments
7. Conclusions and forecast
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
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“. . . A region of lasting peace, security and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress.”
Preamble, ASEAN Charter
. . . A concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity; and bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in munity of caring societies.
ASEAN Vision 2020
ASEAN’S VISION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
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Principles relevant to the SCS Issue
1. Renunciation of aggression or the threat or use of force or other acts in any manner inconsistent with international law.
2. Reliance on peaceful settlement of international disputes.
3. Enhanced consultations on matters seriously affecting the interests of the ASEAN.
4. Upholding the UN charter and international law.
SELECTED ASEAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Why a flashpoint?
1. Strategic value of the SCS: vital sealane and trade route; with abundant marine resources, oil and natural gas.
2. US pronouncement that “it will maintain its presence in the South China sea” and that the peaceful resolution of the SCS issue is in its national interests. US position on the SCS is regarded by China as an act of provocation.
3. Difficulty in resolving the conflicting positions of the claimant countries in resolving the SCS issue: bilateral negotiation as favored by China versus multilateral negotiation as favored by claimants belonging to the ASEAN. The US is supporting the position taken by the ASEAN.
THE SOUTH CHINA SEA (SCS) I