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The Philippines fought for its rights and won but the UN has to assert that not the Philippines alone. Its the UN that is doing nothing.

As Indonesian, ASEAN need to be strong!

Recently they actually showed hostility to Filipino fishermen who were STILL in the Philippine Economic Zone, just trying to make a living, showing up in their vessels with missiles and following the fishermen.

China: that sea is ours based on history Mongols: Ayo that wall looking pretty sturdy lemme test it

Bruh if we go to war. We will join with Philippines. From Myanmar 🇲🇲

ASEAN should have one voice, one goal and one direction. Respect, Freedom and prosperity to all South East Asian Nations.

Ipag laban ang ating inang bayan. Mabuhay 🇵🇭 ❤️ 🙏🏾

Thanks for the insight. Western nations certainly aren't without their faults, but I do have my concerns about China's global ambitions. I naively wonder why they simply can't be 'happy' with their already strong standing in the world community.

Philippines can't no longer breath nowadays because of so many Chinese guards in our West Philippine Sea we will die little by little so we decide to make a last move in order to breath. Help us God and be with us in our actions. Alleluia!

she has a million dollar voice

Wherever there is oil ; USA : this region is now our hegemony

"China has been around for thousands of years" Yeah right, we South East Asian people never existed until recently. Awesome.

Man, I miss the simpler times when Southeast Asian kingdoms and tribes used to traverse along the West Philippine Sea to raid the coastal towns of mainland East Asia CENTURIES BEFORE any Chinese state had a proper navy. (Even before the reign of the Ming dynasty). The waters of Southeast Asia BELONG to the SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES.

We're practically being bullied out here, however in reality how long can they keep pushing their luck until their house of cards suddenly collapses in on itself.

Maybe we can stop calling it south china sea and just call it WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

I can see far in the future, China will also claim the moon, the mars based on shenlong lives there

I love her voice, so clear and soothing

Its funny how they selectively use UNCLOS, they say it doesn't apply to the West Philippines Sea but invoke it against Japan.

I hope our nation have a big heart and strong determination to save our country now....I love Philippines.....

The alarming militarization rate of China and their growing aggressive stance in the South China Sea and neighboring ASEAN countries despite their rhetoric of non-aggression is appaling. US have hastily withdrawn troops in Afganistan, sent 2 nuclear submarines to SCS for the first time and the formation of QUAD and strengthening ties with ASEAN. Do you think US will let China easily takeover its supremacy? I dont think so. If you want peace, prepare for war.

this place is called: "THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEAS."

West philippine sea.

What ever happened we all pilipinos are ready to anything . We stand us one we fight us one . Laban pilipinas puso

She has explained this understandably clear because I already always loved and liked to learn what is behind the South China Sea.

"If one day China should change her color and turn into a superpower, if she too should play the tyrant in the world, and everywhere subject others to her bullying, aggression and exploitation, the people of the world should identify her as social-imperialism, expose it, oppose it and work together with the Chinese people to overthrow it.” Deng Xiaoping speech at the United Nations, April 10, 1974

Lol fish near China? They are literally in South America and East Africa overfishing!

Thanks myanmar from Philippines 🇵🇭❤️😁

I'm scared that the South China Sea dispute is just a taste for what's to come on resource scarcity on a global scale. For hundreds of years the competition for resources have always been a trigger for war. Who's to say that the depleting resources in the world (e.g., due to overconsumerism and global development) won't lead to even more conflict in the future?

The real definition of 9 dash line : Greediness and stupidity at its peak.

There is a time for everything, history knows what happens to bullies.

Philippines: *Actually reclaims the sea* China: *Cries* Philippines: "Wag ka iiyak"

technically if you plot the EEZ 200 nautical miles of every country's coastline on the map, some boundaries really overlaps. In the case of China and Vietnam they are entitled to have another 200 miles (400 in total) because of their continental shelf and the overlapping increases. Now if you build an island in the middle of the sea, your EEZ will again be extended. There are really gray areas in that UNCLOS and this really translate to disputes.

Chinese claimed all South China sea because they said they are the owner, and Chinese Claimed some border of India because they said they are the owner as well, the latest Chinese claimed the Origin of KIMCHI because they said they are the 1st who invented of that food, MEANWHILE THEY NEVER CLAIMED the origin of the COVID-19?

The waters are big enough for everyone to use and share but the hearts of men are filled with greed

Excellent reporting. Love these episodes. Truly remarkable journalism

China building military bases on Islands in its own backyard (where Chinese have been using for centuries before anyone else were there) it's "unacceptable for the United States." While US has built 400 military bases with nukes aiming at China, encircling China.

The reporter voice it's so calming,love it.

Don’t mind me I’m just here to watch Sandra.

2:20 the main reason for this conflict is because of the cartographer that drew the nine dash line

Well Explained Sandra and Al Jazeera Always No.1 in delivering simply..

Those nine dash line and "military base" also NOT acceptable for all of us, asean countries!!!

I really need another one of this where they focus on the artificial islands China made inside ASEAN countries EEZ and how it will impact China and its neighbors and seemingly the world, in the process.

thanks.po.

Beyond excellence in reporting. Over time, I have come to respect and depend on Aljazeera news, especially when it comes to the Palestinian Occupied Territories. You have become the BBC of the Middle East. Congratulations! Don in the USA.

Since when Al Jazeera got a super hot presenter?

2:00 I've heard that China makes promise it has no intention of keeping. Regarding one island claimed by both China and the Philippines both agreed to leave the island until deals matured. Philippines left. China never did. At least that's how the RU-vid channel portrayed it

3rd Hour on Start Here ... Always a lifesaver, when it comes to IR deadlines. Amazing job on Int issues

thank you for this video.a must watch by all Filipinos :)

I'd just like to point out that most of the smaller Asian countries who are competing with China for the South China Sea have American naval bases. No world power would want USA warships in their backyard. Rather than the issue being that China just wants to hog resources and bully other people, there is also another perspective that China wants to take countermeasures against USA basically having naval bases all over Asia. How would USA feel if China had several hundred naval bases in the Caribbean islands? China should really do a better job being friends with its neighbors but when there are potential threats outside your yard, you would at least want to put a safety boundary/zone for yourself in case they decided to storm you.

Ask the Palestinians about UN conventions or the USA when UN conventions apply to the Palestinians.

hi from Mexico. Thanks for that great explanation about the importance of the S. china sea and the tensions in the area. We make vids. here in Mexico

The greed will destroy them. That's what I often her from my grandma. You may want them but you shouldn't obsessed with them.

It’s the West Philippine Sea, by the way

Half Chinese half Filipino people rn: 👁️👄👁️ 👉👈

The US have considered the one China policy before but when China started claiming the South China Sea (SCS), every nation was threatened. So the US is now backing out of the one China policy. I believe the occupation of the SCS by China ignited the conflict.

7:00 **southeast..... okay SOUTHEAST!

One word: Superb

Are people forgetting war means death of the ones you love whether you know it now or not... nuclear war with no hold barred is a real possibility. If the battle doesn't kill you, the radiation will

❌ South China Sea ✅ ASEAN Sea

Those who have studied sea power theory and understand modern finance all know that the United States is for hegemony, not for justice. When you talk about Taiwan, it seems that no country has diplomatic relations with Taiwan. At least your report should be in line with the diplomatic reality of your country.

Gosh this editorial was well put together. It also bears the element of suspense. I was totally drawn in.

Great video. Thank you for the information

China: disrespecting a country's sovereignty Also China: wanted to respect their sovereignty How Ironic

USA wants to protect the freedom of sea.....what a joke😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

As a Pilipino citizen I have a very important request to all soldiers in. Phillipine allied countries that before going to war if this will happen pls.pls..put God ist in your dangerous job . should know to pray for God's protection and guidance & safe always have a great focus on this hard situation now ...God bless all soldiers can come back safe and alive to there family & relatives ..God bless. All. soldiers... God. Loves. Everybody...

Some mistakes or missing informations here: - Taiwan is not a country - The ROC aka Taiwan has long had an 11-dash line - Not only China had disputes with its neighbours. The other ones have them too (especially Vietnam and the PH) - Where is the proof, that the constructions on the islands are used for military purposes?

unbelievable accurate and balanced report

Remarkable study... Enjoyed every minute.

You guys clearly stated that in many cases, China's claim to the 'South China Sea' was dismissed or rejected, but why do you still refer it as that? Wouldnt i dont know, like West Phillipine Sea or the actual internationally acknowledged name to it better to use as reffering to it?

The narrator is fantastic. Calm and clear

so who the heck drew that Nine Dash Line?

Nice video. It’d be great if it included analysts from East Asian or Chinese institutes as well.

In this video it should be noted that the countries in the ASEAN group that didn´t want to irritate Chine are not the ones with any interest in the South China Sea but the ones who are downriver of China along the river Mekong, namely Thailand, Laos & Cambodia. The exception being Vietnam who is a major player in the S.C.S. & also part of the Mekong group.

Informative one 👌🏻

If the United States is on the side of justice, it should allocate part of its territory and sea areas to ASEAN, such as Hawaii and Midway Island, instead of provoking conflicts with China

Correction: China not once controlled it (before). They were able to only take it now because of their upgraded naval infrastracture.

I love how Vietnam fight for their seas. Some people in my country fight for it too but their influence and backing were not much as the one who has more which is pretty sad. If China succeeded, then it’s neighboring countries won’t be able to regain their rights on their seas anymore. UNCLOS should’ve stand their ground and do what they have to do.

If there is a country that does not follow international law, all countries should help to punish it

Excellent journalism, fantastic journalist.

“Loads of fish”.....not really! The Chinese fishing vessels with their huge drag nets are destroying Oceans of the world!

I live in one of those Southeast Asian countries, And I have been waiting for Start Here to cover it. :) Thank you al Jazeera.

This presenter is absolute fire on all fronts 🔥

Thank you for the video. Main points I guess are 1. South China sea dispute is insidious. And the on-going pandemic has made the ASEAN people put this dispute at the back seat to deal with the pandemic instead. 2. China has stood for thousand of years. If history will tell us what'll happen, one should look at the dedication of the Qin dynasty that made the warring states into one big imperial country. Pres. Duterte candidly admitted in his recent speech that the Philippines (apparently) lost some its islands in the S.China sea because it followed the directive of Pres. Obama to back off from the disputed waters while China did not comply and stood in its ground. They did not leave and continued to do reclamation projects that we can now see today. Some people in the Phils are saying, Vietnam has claimed even more islands in the S. China sea than China. So, it is not just China as the one big bully but all of the ASEAN countries are like siblings trying to claim their inheritance, some are aggressive, some are not. 3. The almost unspoken word in this video, WAR. The only way to resolve (actually, just escalate) the issue is for one of the ASEAN countries to fight for its claim by declaring war. Pres. Duterte admitted even during his presidential campaign that it is the most likely solution but he will not go to war. Nobody wins in a war. Because the likely situation for us, SE Asians, is we would become the next Middle East-the middle of world conflicts. So, if these disputed islands are not really rich in oil, we (Pinoys) might as well not be aggressive, which seems to be the case. Recently approved energy projects are geothermal powerplants and some local energy cooperatives are building their own solar farms. If it's for fish resource, we must repopulate our nearest coastlines. We have been doing distant-water fishing and importing since the fish pop'n went down in the 80s, pushing us further into the South China sea. It is because we're not doing sustainable fishing and consuming fish even at young stage. Not to mention our growing pop'n. It is pandemic, but the lockdowns only resulted to lost jobs and pregnant women 😅. Learn family planning! The hope we can see is that China will learn to compromise. It's been promoting its image by funding international media. Gentrification is sooner or later will be on its way to China. It can turn to Myanmar (or had already?) but there is unrest in that place now. But it can turn to the Philippines, considering we are the gateway to the Pacific Ocean, the other-side of the trading world. I hope the Philippines will play the game well. And hope that the leaders will always put at the front of their minds that no sacrifice is too great for the things we want. If we want the islands to be solely ours, what can we sacrifice? If we want peace, what can we sacrifice?

NINE DASH-LINE HAS NO LEGAL BASIS !!!!

You answered the question the first 10 seconds of the video. Anywhere there’s oil and gas and minerals there’s ALWAYS disputes

Love and support China 🇨🇳🤚💕💚❤️😘🇮🇶

5:22 how confident should we be in America's friendship and help?

British cartographer drew a map China: ok those are ours now

I thanked to People of Srilanka Bhutan France Soudi Arab UAE USA ISRAEL Japan South Korea Philippines Australia Russia Afghanistan Greece Brazil Mayanmar Singapore Taiwan.... Each and everyone from these countries to Support INDIA.... ❤❤🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳

hello miss, can i rq u to share a pdf about dispute of SCS for my assgmnt.

That's some bit of gear! Love you x

From the Philippines - thanks Aljazera for RIGHT INFORMATIONS. 1) informative 2) attractive to listen to. 3) brief for the topic

Love this!! More!

China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines all claim sovereignty over the South China Sea, but in fact, each country maintains actual control situation and tries to avoid armed conflict as much as possible. It is good!

Splendid

Come on UN ASEAN must unite! UNCLOS must prevail! It must be followed! By all countries! China must support it!

"If we want peace, prepare for war."

Sandra Gathmann... photogenic, beautifully spoken, easy to listen to, wicked smahht... let's see more of HER! Nice job, young lady...

The Chinese don't see the South China see essential to their survival, They see it essential to their conquest. Don't get it mixed up.

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