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U.S. ability to peacefully resolve South China Sea disputes compromised by its non-party status to UNCLOS

As a signatory to UNCLOS, the PRC occasionally implies that its interpretations should trump those of the United States, which has yet to ratify the convention that Washington nevertheless employs as a bludgeon against Beijing’s claims that UNCLOS permits limitations by coastal states on foreign military activities in the EEZ.

Keywords: 
China
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  • US abstention from UNCLOS is a vulnerability China can exploit to promote its lawfare campaign to control South China Sea
  • Ratifying UNCLOS would give U.S. stronger argument to pressure China in South China Sea
  • Multilateral cooperation to curb Chinese aggression in South China Seas depends on U.S. adherence to and ratification of UNCLOS
  • Allowing China to prevail in its South China Sea claims would pose a number of risks to U.S. national security and global economy
  • ... and 28 more quote(s)
Parent Arguments: 
  • U.S. ratification of UNCLOS would help moderate rising Chinese naval power
Counter Argument: 
  • U.S. ratification of UNCLOS won't help resolve disputes in South China Seas

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U.S. ratification of UNCLOS won't help resolve disputes in South China Seas

Ratification of UNCLOS will neither sway China nor guarantee U.S. navigational rights in the South China Seas any more than continued U.S. naval presence through the Freedom of Navigation program.

Keywords: 
China
Related Quotes:
  • Maritime disputes with China won't be solved by legal wrangling but asserting rights through diplomacy and establishing a pattern of state practice
  • Chinese aggressive claims in South China Seas motivated by three strategic goals
  • China attempting to use UNCLOS to bind participants to its interpretation of military activities clause, U.S. should not play along
  • U.S. Navy's freedom of operation in South China Sea could be more constrained after ratification of UNCLOS
  • ... and 10 more quote(s)
Parent Arguments: 
  • The U.S. would not Benefit from Ratification of UNCLOS
Counter Argument: 
  • U.S. ability to peacefully resolve South China Sea disputes compromised by its non-party status to UNCLOS

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