Why we need to take time in 'The South China Sea code of conduct' (2)

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One important fact is being ignored by the Philippines and its supporters: good consultations must be based on sound mutual trust. And right now the atmosphere is not conducive to constructive dialogue.

Firstly, China and the ASEAN countries agreed to explore the process of the South China Sea Code of Conduct after implementing the declaration on the conduct of the parties involved in the South China Sea, and that declaration has not yet been effectively implemented. Secondly, other countries have failed to follow China’s lead. In recent years, China has fully respected the wishes of the ASEAN countries to promote negotiations on the code of conduct. China has maintained a positive, open attitude on the guidelines that extends to promoting negotiations on the code of conduct. But the Philippines have responded to China’s good will with provocation. This is likely to provoke discord on the guidelines. Finally, unless all parties follow the rules, even if agreement is reached on a code of conduct, there will be no real prospects of long-term peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Therefore, all parties need to adopt a constructive attitude to South China Sea issues and the South China Sea Code of Conduct. Let us work together and create the right atmosphere to achieve a sound and satisfactory solution to the dispute through consultations and negotiations.

Edited and translated by Zhang Qian, People's Daily Online

Read the Chinese version:“南海行为准则”为何急不得；source: People's Daily Overseas Edition; author: Su Xiaohui

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