China and South Korea have reached a positive consensus on the adjustment of aquaculture facilities in the Yellow Sea.

The Blue House claimed that there have been positive developments in the maritime disputes.

According to "Russia Today", on January 28, in response to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming that Chinese enterprises are moving their aquaculture facilities located in the Yellow Sea, the Blue House stated, "We welcome this measure, which is a meaningful progress," and added that the South Korean government seeks to develop its western sea area into a "ocean of coexistence and shared prosperity."

On January 27, Gao Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular press conference that Chinese enterprises are implementing operations related to mobile management platforms, which are independent layout adjustments made by enterprises according to their own business development needs. China's position on the issue of aquaculture facilities in the South Yellow Sea has not changed. China and South Korea are neighboring countries at sea, and both sides have always maintained close communication on relevant maritime issues, promoting proper management of differences and promoting mutual benefit and cooperation.

It is understood that China and South Korea do not have territorial disputes in the Yellow Sea, but there are disputes over maritime boundaries and oceanic rights and interests, with the core being differences in the principles of delimiting the exclusive economic zone/continental shelf around the Suyan Reef.

The Suyan Reef is an underwater reef in the Yellow Sea (about 4.6-5.4 meters below water), not territory, cannot claim sovereignty, nor can it serve as a baseline for delimitation, and both China and South Korea have a consensus on this. Since 2000, South Korea has built the "Jiway Island" marine science base on the Suyan Reef and unilaterally claims relevant maritime rights. China firmly opposes its illegal activities and maintains its sovereignty and rights. China upholds the principle of fairness + natural extension of the continental shelf, while South Korea advocates the median line principle, leading to overlapping areas of about 60,000 square kilometers in the southern part of the Yellow Sea, and both sides continue to advance the delimitation negotiations.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1855528732933380/

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