Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever heard of the South China Sea? It’s a big ocean area in Asia where many countries have important interests. Ships travel through it all the time, carrying goods like toys, clothes, and electronics we use every day! 🚢
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the United States sending their Navy ships into the South China Sea. They call these missions “Freedom of Navigation Operations” or FONOPs for short. But what does that mean? 🤔
Wang Hanling, a famous expert from China who knows a lot about the law of the sea, says that these US operations might not be following international laws. He thinks that instead of just keeping the seas free, the US might be using these operations for political reasons. 🎯
According to Mr. Wang, the rules of the sea (like a big rulebook for how countries should behave on the oceans) don’t support what the US is doing. He believes that the US should respect other countries’ rights and follow the international rules. 📖
This topic is really important because it affects peace and friendship between countries. When big nations disagree, it can make things complicated. It’s like when friends argue over a game—it’s better if everyone plays fair and follows the rules! 🤝
What do you think? Should countries always follow the international rules when they send their ships around the world? 🌍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
