合作：解决南海问题的必由之路

Cooperation:The Only Way to Solve the South China Sea Issue

自20世纪70年代以来,中国和东南亚一些国家在南海问题上的争执,已成为困扰地区关系协调发展的一大难题。南海问题集中在岛屿归属和海域划界问题上,反映出东南亚一些国家在能源、安全战略等领域的竞争。关涉南海问题的因素错综复杂,无论从理论上还是从地区发展趋势看,只有以互信为基础,认真遵守已经达成的协议或有关规定,真诚合作,才能解决南海问题。

Since the 70s of 20century, The stalemate of the South China Sea issue between China and some Southeast Asian countries, has become a troubled problem of harmonious regional relationship. The South China Sea issue has been centered on the island ownership and demarcation of maritime space, which reflects some Southeast Asian countries’ competitions in energy and security strategy. The factors related to the South China Sea issue is complicated. In terms of theory and in practice, it is only by mutual trust, conscientiously complying with the agreements or relevant provisions which have already been reached, and sincerely cooperating with each other, the concerned countries can really solve the South China Sea issue.