Study On The International Law Of The Construction Of The South China Sea Reef

Since 2014,the Chinese government has carried out unprecedented construction activities on some of the islands in the South China Sea.So far,has made remarkable results-the original small rock reef into a fully functional "artificial island",a new look.However,for China’s sovereignty within the scope of the control activities,some countries wantonly rendering China threat theory,against the question of China’s action in the South China Sea.At the same time,the nature of this new type of reefs in China is different from the "artificial islands" stipulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,and thus the application of legal difficulties and vague legal status makes its maritime rights unclear and leads to controversy in international practice.This article is mainly discussed from three parts.The first part is the theoretical overview,from the perspective of international law and reality to argue that the Chinese government on the South Island reef construction activities,with sufficient legitimacy and necessity.The second part is the core content of this article.Through the analysis of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,it clarifies the nature of the South Island reef after the expansion of China and tries to speculate on its position in international law.The third part is the international comment on the international public opinion of the South China Sea island,and refute the false statements of the countries concerned,thus clarifying the attitude of the Chinese government on the construction of the island reef.