美国批评中国实施南海捕鱼新规定

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VOA Chinese, Jan 9, 2014.
www.voachinese.com/content/usa-c ... ations/1826991.html

Note: The report is based on
Jen Psaki (spokesperson), Daily Press Briefing. US Department of State (Washington, DC), Jan 9, 2014.

the pertinent portion of the transcript:

"QUESTION: The Chinese seem to have significantly expanded the area in the South China Sea in which they say that commercial fishermen must receive permission from the Chinese Government to fish.

"MS PSAKI: Mm-hmm.

"QUESTION: Is there any reaction from the United States?

"MS PSAKI: Mm-hmm. I believe you’re referring to the Hainan provincial restrictions. The passing of these restrictions on other countries’ fishing activities in disputed portions of the South China Sea is a provocative and potentially dangerous act. These regulations appear to apply to the maritime space within China’s so-called nine-dash line. China has not offered any explanation or basis under international law for these extensive maritime claims.

"QUESTION: In general, the United States has counseled that these maritime disputes in the South China Sea not be decided unilaterally, but --

"MS. PSAKI: Mm-hmm.

"QUESTION: -- worked through ASEAN. So is it your view that this is a unilateral decision that is against your advice to those involved to settle this through ASEAN?

"MS PSAKI: Well, certainly. I think to your point, our longstanding position has been that all concerned parties should avoid any unilateral action that raises tensions and undermines the prospects for a diplomatic or other peaceful resolution of differences. And clearly, passing legislation that claims ownership over territory in a disputed area would certainly be of concern to us, as I expressed.