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Quotable quotes on S. China Sea arbitration: U.S. should not meddle

Xinhua, July 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

The international community has continued to criticize the biased arbitration on the South China Sea dispute, and called on the United States to stop interfering in the issue and leave it to the parties concerned.

On Tuesday, The Hague-based tribunal handling the South China Sea arbitration case unilaterally initiated by the former Philippine government issued its final award, denying China's long-standing historical rights in the South China Sea.

Here are some notable opinions on this issue.

Basem Tajeldine, Venezuelan expert on international relations

-- In recent years, the United States has launched an assault against China, especially by stoking historical disputes it has had with other countries in the region. Washington aims to use similar territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Abraham Delgado, Venezuelan political observer

-- Organizations such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration have historically served the interests of the dominant powers, their goals and political ends. In fact, the court's decision is essentially part of the foreign policy of the United States, and it's a move to stem China's growing presence worldwide.

Anatoly Smirnov, president of the Russian National Institute for Research of Global Security

-- There are interests of extra-regional players behind the Philippines' claims. Manila intended to internationalize the dispute, which should be resolved through bilateral dialogue and negotiations.

The United States has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea yet. It appears that the UN Convention lays down rules of behavior for many countries, but not for the United States.

Pierre Picquart, renowned French sinologist

-- The award may potentially fuel third-party alliances and anti-Chinese sentiment, undermining peace in the South China Sea and in the world.

Policymakers from the United States, Europe or elsewhere could be tempted to indirectly attack China via other countries, especially China's neighbors. Endi