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China eyeing West PH Sea air defense zone: Japanese report

Agence France-Presse
01/31/2014

TOKYO - China is considering declaring a new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the South China Sea, according to a Japanese report Friday, a move likely to fan tensions in an area riven by territorial disputes.

The report comes months after Beijing caused consternation with the sudden declaration of an ADIZ above the East China Sea, covering islands at the center of a sovereignty row with Tokyo.

It also comes as countries in the region grow increasingly concerned about what they see as China's aggressive territorial claims.

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Many countries, including the US and Japan, use ADIZs as a form of early warning, allowing them to track aircraft approaching their airspace.

Planes entering the area are frequently asked to identify themselves and to maintain radio contact with local authorities. Any aircraft causing concern can trigger the launch of fighter jets, which are scrambled to intercept it.

The draft says the zone would at a minimum cover the Paracels, and could go as wide as the majority of South China Sea, the Asahi said.

Beijing is still deliberating the extent of the zone and considering the timing of an announcement, the paper said.

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Its sudden declaration bolstered claims that China is throwing its growing military weight around.

Observers say the establishment of a similar zone in the South China Sea is a likely move for Beijing.

In November the southern Chinese island province of Hainan passed a rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to obtain permission to enter its waters, which it defined as the bulk of the sea.

In December, US Secretary of State John Kerry warned China against any move to declare an air defence zone over the sea, which is a vital transport route through which much regional and global trade passes.

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Maayo ka Madame kay exception to the rule. You care for us hoi polloi.

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The current Communist government in China is too uncompromising!

The Nationalist regime of Chiang Kai Shek ( Jiang Jie Shie) was never like this.

In China's 5000 year history, it has lived in harmony with its neighbors in the south. Respecting cultural differences and trade.

Why is it that now they are becoming too expansionist?

China, please stop this. Do you not know that Filipinos and Chinese are brothers. Our people share a common heritage, rich linguistic bonds , and a common blood line. A quarter of all Filipinos have Chinese blood.

May our two nations set aside war talk and threats and renew the bond of friendship. Our people have lived in harmony with each other for thousands of years. Let the nature of filial love and harmony be rekindled , a trait of China and Chinese people.

Let there be peace and harmony ! The ancient Sages , Kongfuxi, Mengxi , Tao , Shen Nung taught of celestial harmony and filial harmony. Let it be seen in policies between China and the Philippines .


Truly ,
A Chinese-Filipino



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