Exactly. The US wants to save face, while China has now achieved Replying to: I think China knows full well the islands aren't allowed under UNCLOS. -- CrackaAssQuacka Post ReplyForum Canis Majoris 01/28/2016, 17:52:12 Author Profile | Edit a fait accompli in the SCS. The winner over the long term is clearly China, because the US will not do anything drastic that could risk a war over a bunch of rocks in which it has no real interest, despite what US officials say about sea lanes and other bullsh1t. Recommend | Alert | 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 Where am IGo Up Go TopPost ReplyBack