The Chinese Government Maintains The Rights And Interests Of The South China Sea (1949-1984)

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China,the Chinese government,like its predecessors,firmly upheld the rights and interests of the South China Sea.Between 1949 and 1984,when the solution to the issue of "shelving disputes and joint development" sprouted,the period of time could be divided into two phases according to the changes in the international situation and China’s relevant policies.The first phase began in 1949 and ended in 1969.In this phase,the world’s two-level pattern has basically taken shape.China’s accession to the social camp has also attracted the hatred of the capitalist camp led by the United States.Capitalist countries such as the United States and the South China Sea countries supported by the United States have frequently harmed the rights and interests of the South China Sea.Faced with these acts,the Chinese government adopted measures such as the pledge of sovereignty,the development and management of the South China Sea,and the use of intermittent lines in the South China Sea.Military force counterattacks and its limitations.Maintenance measures are very gentle and passive.The second phase started in 1970 and ended in 1984.In this phase,the Sino-U.S.relations have eased and Sino-Soviet relations have been deteriorating.The United States is no longer China’s main target of confrontation.With the determination of the strategic position of the resources of the South China Sea,most of the countries around the South China Sea have filed claims for sovereignty over the South China Sea and illegally surveyed the resources of the South China Sea.The idea of leading China’s foreign policy has changed during this period.The concept of "Three Worlds"has made China pay more attention to cooperation with third-world countries.China’s measures to safeguard its rights in the South China Sea have become more pragmatic and positive.Actively using the international platform to win the support of the international community,carrying out counterattacks of positive military self-defense,and conducting scientific investigations are all examples of China’s active defense of the rights and interests of the South China Sea.Compared with the first phase,the results achieved in the second phase are also more abundant.Finally,after more than 30 years of hard work,the Chinese government has achieved some positive results:it has increased China’s control over the South China Sea reef,promoted the development of the South China Sea,gained more support from the international community,and strengthened the domestic social orientation.At the same time,due to historical and other reasons,the maintenance measures in this period also have limitations,such as the lack of military strength and the limitations of the policy.Therefore,when the current Chinese government deals with the South China Sea issue,it must rationally consider the international environment and its own strength.Chinese government must strengthen its actually presence in the South China Sea,and actively promote China’s claims,so as to create a favorable public opinion environment for China’s safeguarding its interest in the South China Sea.At the same time,we must strengthen the maritime legislation,wait patiently,and unswervingly safeguard the rights and interests of the South China Sea.