I think this is the announcement?
https://www.state.gov/announcement-of-u-s-extended-continental-shelf-outer-limits/
I'm unclear which but is the new change
this post was submitted on 26 Dec 2023
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China attempts to maintain their territorial claims in the South China Sea after the Philippines and Vietnam conduct island-building operations there in the early-00s: CHINA BAD!!!
America expanding their territorial claims in the Pacific because they want more natural resources: Yeah, this is fine and reasonable and democratic.
Canada, who gets no say in the matter because we're entirely reliant on the US for trade and defence: fuck, eh?
One of these claims is compatible with UNCLOS, the other absolutely is not. The US pulls plenty of international dickery, including not ratifying UNCLOS, but this claim fits within that existing international law just fine
Except it's not really compatible with UNCLOS.
The US interpretation of UNCLOS would allow them to claim like half the Pacific
What do you think isn't in line with it? This isn't an exclusive economic zone claim.
Nice whataboutism.
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flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works
6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)
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Stick to the point, though. This is a dick move (increasing the territorial claims, that is - not pointing out whataboutism, that's all good!)
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guitarsarereal@sh.itjust.works
11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)
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It should be noted that claim is not the same as the better-known exclusive economic zone. The continental shelf thing is only for seabed resources, not stuff in the water column. But that's all that the US is claiming, so it is indeed in line with UNCLOS
I'd argue that expanding the zones a bit doesn't incur costs other than updating some maps, as existing radar systems etc were already reaching into the newly claimed areas, undoubtedly.
Am I worried about my country's creeping reach, and have I suddenly realized there's yet another way to slowly encroach on territory? Yes.
E: why the downvotes?
I find it amazing how every time you see the shittiest take in this community, it's a lemmy.ml user. It never fails.
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Literally the same bullshit getting pulled in the South China Sea.
"This ocean is all MY ocean, because I said so"
(oh oops there's oil there teehee completely unrelated)