>Defense minister says free navigation in area is key issue
>Breach of law in region may lead to issues elsewhere, he says
France will urge European Union nations to coordinate navy patrols to ensure a “regular and visible” presence in the disputed South China Sea, in the latest sign of international push back to China’s expanded military clout in the area.
The French government views the protection of freedom of the seas as critical from an economic standpoint and is concerned that a loss of such rights in the South China Sea may lead to similar problems in the Arctic Ocean or Mediterranean Sea, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told attendees at a global defense forum, including top Chinese officials.
“If we want to contain the risk of conflict, we must defend this right, and defend it ourselves,” Le Drian said on Sunday at the Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore.
He said so far this year, France’s navy has been deployed three times through parts of the South China Sea. “Several times per year, French navy ships cross the waters of this region, and they’ll continue to do it.”
European nations have previously urged claimant states in the South China Sea -- China, Taiwan and some Southeast Asian nations -- to resolve their disputes peacefully, while calling for the continuation of free navigation through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
‘Be Present’
Still, there has not so far been a major boost in the military presence from Europe. At the same time, China is increasing its navy and aerial patrols of the South China Sea and installing defense infrastructure on some reclaimed reefs, amid a broader focus on long-range military capacity in the western Pacific.
>what navy
I hope the Chinese fire their mach 20 anti-ship missiles at these retards' fishing boats.
>>76279462
“This is a message that France will continue to be present at international forums,” Le Drian said. “It’s also a message that France will continue to act upon, by sailing its ships and flying its planes wherever international law will allow, and wherever operational needs request that we do so.”
Le Drian said he regretted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations had not made substantial progress toward a code of conduct with China on the South China Sea.
Minimizing Gaps
Speaking at the same forum Saturday, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said China risked erecting a “Great Wall of self-isolation” in Asia over its actions, and called China’s land reclamation in the area “unprecedented.”
A senior French official who traveled with the minister said the country will discuss plans with EU partners in coming weeks, with a focus on guaranteeing that EU navies regularly crisscross the waters.
With countries such as the U.K. and Netherlands sending ships to the area from time to time, France is interested in better coordinating patrols to ensure there is no long gap without an EU presence in the area, according to the official, who asked not to be identified, citing policy.
Another possibility, the official said, is smaller EU navies or those currently less engaged in the area may send ships that would be integrated in French task forces to minimize supply difficulties.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-05/france-to-push-for-coordinated-eu-patrols-in-south-china-sea
Most of the EU barely has a defense force navy.
>>76279462
God dam retards. No, lets not support the family and create jobs. Lets go lick UK/USA asshole and patrol the south Asian sea; when China/India/Indonesia/Japan could do it just as well.
'We have no fear of trouble': China talks tough over South China Sea
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-asia-security-idUSKCN0YR054
On the upcoming decision by the international tribunal in The Hague in the case brought by the Philippines to contest China's claims in the territory, Sun reiterated Beijing does not recognize the court's authority.
Sun said China wanted to solve the dispute with the Philippines bilaterally and said the door was open for dialogue with incoming President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte said on Thursday he would not surrender the country's rights over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, which China seized in 2012.
China claims almost the entire sea. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims.
"China has the patience and wisdom to settle any disputes through dialogue. We also believe the related countries have the wisdom and patience to make peace," Sun said. "I've always believed that shaking hands is better than clenching fists."
>>76279462
>France to Push for Coordinated EU Patrols in South China Sea
What the fuck.
>>76279462
Hague tribunal 'has no jurisdiction'
Sun said China would not recognize any finding in the case initiated by the Philippines in the permanent court of arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, a tribunal appointed by the U.N. to adjudicate on international disputes over maritime territory.
Sun said that the case "in nature, denies China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea."
"The ... tribunal has no jurisdiction over China. Therefore, the arbitration award is not binding on China," he said.
"The Chinese government has repeatedly stated that it shall not accept nor participate in the so-called arbitration and shall not recognize or honor the award."
>>76280297
>>76280410
Vietnam's deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh warned the rising tensions could lead to an arms race with "disastrous and unpredictable consequences" if not addressed. The United States lifted Vietnam's arms embargo last month.
Most countries at the summit stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight in the waters, through which trillions of dollars in trade is shipped every year.
Sun denied such concerns should be focused on China.
"If there is any restriction ...it will definitely not be China's fault. If you don't believe it, just wait and see."
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Defense warns of ‘complicated factors’ in regional security
http://tuoitrenews.vn/politics/35216/vietnamese-deputy-minister-of-defense-warns-of-complicated-factors-in-regional-security
>>76280171
>let's not lick american boots
>let's lick chinese ones
>>76279462
I think I'd rather have the Chinese win this time
>>76281023
>>>Mexico
>France
>south china sea
Am I missing something? Why would france give a shit about the south china sea, not to mention while they are being anally ravaged by immigrants right now.
>>76280171
Your Canada is showing anon, please keep it to yourself
China trying to nationalize a large part on an ocean is something that all countries should be concerned about.
>>76279462
Is this real? EU seems to be full of shit
>>76279462
Why does France always try to involve itself in other countries' internal matters? It's like white people are arrogant idiots who try to force their retarded values on others.
Oh wait...
>>76279462
they should send boats to stop fucking migrants instead
Why don't these assholes patrol the Mediterranean and sink a few boats.
>>76280171
>Chinese Canadians
>4% of the Canadian population (2011)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Canadians
>>76279462
I think they should worry about their own borders first before worrying about anyone else's
>>76281513
Chinese really like France
It might become next contested Chinese territory
Yes, great
Fuck China
>>76281687
because refugees don't disrupt trade routes, they couldn't care less about the mediterranian.
The problem was china started interfering with shipment lanes in the south sea so companies started calling the french cucks to do something about it.
Another reason could be the alleged oil around those islands which many companies crave. If these multinational corporations managed to get the islands under some shit-tier country territorial waters then it would be easy to bribe and take it.
it's always because of the money.
>>76279462
>Eureos
>Military
>>76282231
>implying you could have won the war without the french...
>reminder that europeans have been at war for the last 2000 ish years
>reminder that the US hasn't won a single war since vietnam
>>76281513
We have lots of territories in the Pacific, and a LOT of trade goes on there, so of course we care what happens there.
>>76280410
"China will not look on idly if US-Japan ships navigates the South China Sea"
said Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Sun Jianguo (孙建国) an Admiral of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China
to Vice-Minister of Defense,Japan.
>>76279462
U.S., India, Japan Plan Joint Naval Exercises Near South China Sea
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-india-japan-plan-joint-naval-exercises-near-south-china-sea-1457010828
NEW DELHI—The U.S., India and Japan will conduct joint naval exercises in the northern waters of the Philippine Sea, an area close to the East and South China Seas where Beijing is locked in an increasingly tense standoff with Washington.
The maneuvers are part of an annual event between the U.S. and Indian navies that, since 2014, has expanded to include Japan, signaling closer cooperation between the three countries that share concern about China’s military ambitions.
Dates for the exercises haven’t been disclosed.
U.S. Pacific Commander Adm. Harry Harris announced the location of this year’s exercises—called Malabar—at a conference in New Delhi Wednesday. The Indian navy said Japan would participate, but declined to confirm where the event would occur.
The U.S. has in recent months ratcheted up its warnings over what it calls China’s growing “militarization” of the South China Sea, where Beijing is embroiled in territorial disputes with a number of countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. U.S. warships and aircraft have undertaken a series of operations in the region to challenge Beijing’s moves and U.S. officials are seeking to stitch Asian military powers into closer collaboration.
US-India-Japan Joint Exercise in South China Sea is coming soon...
>>76282804
日米インドで毎年共同訓練 日インド防衛相会談
Japan joins US-India annual exercise
シンガポールを訪れている中谷防衛大臣は、インドのパリカル国防相と会談し、アメリカとインドで行う共同訓練に毎年、日本が参加するなど防衛協力を強化することで一致しました。
>>76279653
Japanbro should concern greatly. If China get the hold of this sea, Japan is effectively under threat of embargo to death or be a vassal state of China. Both Korea and Japan cannot survive if this sea lane is locked.
>>76280297
Holy fuck china is claiming all of it and cucking everyone, you fags probably shouldn't have named it thr Chinese sea, this is Macedonia all over again
>>76285632
WorstKorea have rejected joint exercise with U.S,Australia,Japan,Singapore and Malaysia
>>76288194
Worst Korea will be the first to become part of China.
>>76279462
Top to bottom, target, target, target, target, target, target, target, hk, hk, target.
>>76279462
>France
>Military doing something
Pick one.
>>76280171
t. CIDF
>>76282359
>What is gulf war
>What is difference between state based and non state based warfare
>>76288194
Korea was a sponsor of International exercise.
drill was canceled for Korea's circumstances on the way
The participating navy(US,Australia,Japan,Malaysia and Singapore) left for home without entering the port in Korea.
Whatever, Worst Korea says "Japan is bad" and give America, Australia,Malaysia,Singapore "shit words" for shift responsibility
>>76279462
GUARD THE MEDITERRANEAN FIRST.
GOOD GRANNY.
>>76280654
Stay mad, fat fuck. Enjoy your downfall. Shouldn't have helped all those muzzies.
>>76288501
WorstKorea is examining the deployment of 3,000t Nuclear Submarines for somthing
"北核 대응 위해 3000t급 잠수함 장보고 7번함, 핵잠수함으로 건조해야"
http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/06/03/2016060301780.html
>>76279462
>It's literally called the South China Sea
>But we're going to say that China doesn't own it.
If we're gonna keep doing this, I think we need to start calling it something different.
>>76279462
>common threats pushing china closer to russia
fuck the eu/usa leaders and their non-existing common sense
>>76290302
America
"We will deploy Thaad missiles to prtect WorstKorea from China and NorthKorea's aggression"
WorstKorea
"BestKorea is not a big issue. No, Thaad! We have never talked with America about Thaad missiles deployment in Worst Korea"
China and Russia
"Good boy. Worst Korea."
WorstKorea
"We should equip 3000t nuclear subamrines against BestKorea's Nukes and for something!"
America, Russia, China
"What!?"
>>76291041
Russia doesn't want to get close to China. Blame Nuland and her Ukraine shenanigans
>>76290322
We call it East Sea. The Philippines call it West Sea. China used to call it South Sea
>>76279462
>A fucking Ramp
>Britain
>>76280171
>keeping China from claiming a trade route where 1/3 of global trade passes is licking America's asshole
Found the Chinaman living in Canada.
Just another US jew plot to drive a wedge between EU and China, like they drove a wedge between EU and Russia with the Ukraine coup. Good goys like french socialist shitter Hollande or mobster boss Sarkozy carry out the NATO freemason orders on the spot of course.
