Overseas views on NPC & CPPCC: China can be a stabilizer of Asia-Pacific region

... claim that both nations are willing to risk a war over tiny islands rich in fisheries is ridiculous. But that's exactly how the Western media amplifies such tensions. Panview: What is the right solution to resolve territorial claims in the South China Sea? Maavak: Negotiations should only involve claimant nations. Non-claimant outside parties have no business in getting involved in regional boundary disputes. All claimant parties -- China and relevant Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries -- can agree to a broad legal framework, which can be refined as negotiations proceed towards a lasting solution. Until these disputes are territorially resolved through peaceful means at some future date, all claimant nations should ...