China thanks Cambodia for efforts to water down ASEAN SCS statement

[geovalin]

Ananth Baliga

Hours before ASEAN foreign ministers released a long-negotiated, but ultimately watered down communiqué on the contentious South China Sea, China’s foreign minister singled out Cambodia for praise for holding out against a push for a stronger statement.

Significantly absent was any mention of the recent verdict at The Hague, which nullified the majority of China’s claims, which lie in conflict with four ASEAN members.

“China highly appreciates Cambodia and other ASEAN countries taking charge of impartiality and safeguarding impartiality,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a statement. “History will prove that the Cambodian side’s maintained position is correct.”

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[maoro2013]

So??

China has a backer in Cambodia?

I don't think Cambodia actually realise what they said or else how it may be interpreted.

[Srikcir]

So??

China has a backer in Cambodia?

I don't think Cambodia actually realise what they said or else how it may be interpreted.

Cambodia knew exactly what it was doing in 600 million ways:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932189-china-gives-36-billion-after-south-china-sea-support/

[djlest]

i think all of Asias citizens and governments should just watch this video and stop with this FACE malarky!

[natway09]

Here we go, Just like the EU,

first time the 10 ASEAN countries have an important need to stay in steadfast agreement,

they cannot even manage that. I would be surprised if our illustrious leader & Madame Minister of Tourism did not breath a sigh of relief.

Money talks this time, but they are selling their sole,,,,, whoops soul