Comments on the South China Sea Reading. by Sharon Law https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2 Use the below questions as guides to comment What/Who defines ownership? What are borders? Can we impose borders that don't exist? Where is the power in controlling land/space? What does it mean? Does great power come with great responsibility? good vibes en-us 2018-07-03 05:21:39 UTC 2018-07-09 23:17:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Lynette :D S3W https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269237737 I think the biggest players on the field, the USA and China, are defining ownership by their sheer power and dominance, with USA as a global superpower and China as a rising superpower, with huge dominance in Asia where the dispute is happening. Borders are limitations that are set to divide something into different sections, and it is possible to impose borders that don't exist, such as racism for example. People are born colourblind and everyone is equal, until we are taught to differentiate by skin colours, and in some cases discriminate against other skin colours. In term of physical territories,an imaginary border can be drawn to separate two countries territories if they want. By controlling more land, not only can countries exploit the physical resources there for their economic benefit, they can use it to appear more dominant and intimidating to other countries in politics. However,  when a country gains great power, abusing that power could make that country be hated by other countries, so careful handling of that power is needed to ensure that it works to their advantage and not to their downfall.]]> 2018-07-03 07:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269237737 Mandy (31) 3W https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269238165 The South China Sea Dispute concerns mainly 2 parties: China and the US. Each claim a stake to the location; however, there is no clear definition of the ownership due to the overlapping contracts causing dispute. Human limitations created borders, which also caused the dispute due to the lack of definite structures separating the sea into the various areas. The contracts that they signed indicated invisible borders that were not recognized by many other countries--this further strained relationships between the countries as none knew of the other's claim to the areas. With the power to control such a large area, each nation has a great chance of gaining the strategic trade route, along with all the other minerals in the area such as oil, money, natural gas and hydrocarbon. But, this in turn results in the need to moderate such power through international law limiting control over the sea. Responsibility falls on both countries; regardless of the claims in the sea, they must ensure that dispute does not disrupt international trade and countries' right to sovereignty. ]]> 2018-07-03 07:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269238165 noleen joy (3W) https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241005 What/Who defines ownership?
On the subject of ownership, there is no definite country that has been unanimously recognized to be the rightful owner of the South China Sea. However, several countries contesting for the ownership are: China, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam. 
Currently, there hasn't been any sort of compromise among these nations. Only when one has been reached can a 'defined ownership' be settled.

What are borders? Can we impose borders that don't exist?
- By definition: the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it. However, borders can also be defined, and can be subjected to each individual. Yes, we can impose borders that don;t exist, and this is quite evident in our everyday lives - that is of social class,

Where is the power in controlling land/space? What does it mean?
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Does great power come with great responsibility?
-]]> 2018-07-03 07:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241005 xinyi https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241016 1. I think that ownership is defined by China, the player that dominates in terms of its growing power and although USA is a major player as well, China is more directly involved in the issue. There has not been any unanimous agreement that China should define ownership but it is agreed that the "status quo in Asia and eventually the world will evolve to accommodate China's emergence as a major international power".

2. Borders are lines drawn to divide a space into multiple sections, whether physical, virtual, imagined or implied.

3. It is possible to impose borders that do not exist, as even in our current society, people are divided by difference in race, gender, background, sexuality, etc. yet this is not a distinction that has been present since birth. In terms of physical space, borders can be drawn to separate different countries or states or towns without a physical wall between them to make the distinction.

4. The power in controlling land comes in when the ones in control exploit the resources of the land for building infrastructure for their territories or using it for trade so as to appear superior to other countries. The power in controlling land opens up a lot more possibilities to establish dominance over other countries in terms of controlling naval space or air space and being able to intercept any other countries wanting to pass through their territories.

5. I do agree that with great power comes great responsibility, because it doesn't take much to make other countries turn against one country that abused its power and it should only be used to their advantage.]]> 2018-07-03 07:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241016 Jaime :)) https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241039 Who defines ownership? Well, the beneficiary will define the space as their own. (History is told by the victors). What are borders? Borders are restrictions that help orderly/fair play.
Can we impose borders that don't exist? Yes, personal space.
Where is the power in controlling land/space? Intimidation.
What does it mean? The more power you have in politics and in relations, the more respect you have from others (intimidation).
Does great power come with great responsibility? It would be ideal, but in this world not everyone will use them responsibly. What is their responsibility anyway? It depends :))]]> 2018-07-03 07:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241039 steffi https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241696 The South China Sea issue stems from the lack of definite borders and ownership over territory in the South China Sea. There is no clear definition of borders and ownership as each country will of cpirse claim what they think is rightfully theirs. This has also led to economic conflicts as all parties wish to protect their interests and gain control over resources such as oil and natural gas, as well as trade routes. The issue is futher aggravated by military intervention, especially by the USA because this may threaten the sovereignty of countries. 

It is difficult to define borders and ownership as each country will want to protect their own interests and guard their own sovereignty. It is important to each country to get the best for their own country out of national pride and asserting their powers, and hence it is difficult to compromise and reach a common consensus.]]> 2018-07-03 08:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269241696 Jun Ning https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269242775 1. Who is of that ownership and who disputes that ownership
2.Borders are defined by perhaps, more than laws dictate, but what claims to the land countries stake. 
3.  yes, the invisible ones, such as personal space 
4. force,, diplomatism
5. the amount of power someone is able to wield, depends very much on resources, such as the strength of their military, their prowess in diplomatism to be able to use soft power to their advantage through negotiations, and their willingness to use such tools
6. it definitely does, but it becomes dependent on the individual in power's or country's motives and morales

]]> 2018-07-03 08:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269242775 Rachel Goh 3W https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269242864 I think that ownership is defined by ]]> 2018-07-03 08:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269242864 Sharleen 3P https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269243344  
Can we impose borders that don't exist? When it comes to imposing non-physical borders, there should be an informed consent between affected parties, if not, borders will only remain as a mere imagined state of ownership. Looking at this slightly factually, we can impose such borders, such as, on a micro-scale, personal space or even more explicitly, through isolation. However, one of the main factors that challenges this, is the idea of compliance. This becomes especially problematic when this imagined line holds the key to power and economic benefit. 
 
As seen in the South China Sea dispute, with China firm on its stance to retain ownership of the territory and several South east asian countries fighting for its say in this territorial control. The focus is mainly directed towards the legitimacy of imposing such borders that do not exist and ensuring it benefits, or at least does not harm, any countries. 

 
]]> 2018-07-03 08:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269243344 Yen Shyuan https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269247068 1. Ownership can be defined as the person who claims that the space belongs to them. The south china sea dispute occurs due to the overlapping claims on the same space - the south china sea. China used the nine dash line to show its south china sea claims. However this covers area of the sea that is claimed by five other countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, Taiwan and the Philippines. 
2. Boarders are limitations that help to seperate/divide space. 
3. Yes, we can impose borders that don't exist. Such borders are already present in today's society. We are seperated by gender, race and social status. Even to seperate different cities, there does not need to be a physical barrier between them. 
4. The power in controlling land and space is the ability of the ones who own the land to make use of it. When one is in control of more land/space they seem more superior to other countries
5. I agree that with great power comes with great responsibility, but there will be people who abuse their power and do not use them responsibility.]]> 2018-07-03 08:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269247068 Amandel (3P) https://padlet.com/law_huizhen_sha/htdpsession2/wish/269781393 What/ who defines ownership?
Ownership means having possession of a specific object, land, business etc. With ownership comes with the ability to control it according to the owner’s liking.

What are borders?
Borders are imposed lines or barriers that can physically or abstractly separate two or more things by giving them a clear distinction between each other.

Can we impose borders that don’t exist?
Yes, and there are many such cases in the world like racism and ethnic division.

Where is the power in controlling land/ space? What does it mean?
Controlling land/ space benefits the owner in the sense that he can oversee the economic/ political/ social gains generated by that plot of land and distribute them accordingly in his favour.

Does great power come with great responsibility?
Not necessarily. Great power can enable someone to do things that impact many parties on a large scale, but it is ultimately up to that person to decide whether or not he wants to take charge of that power and its implications. He is not subjected to be responsible for the effects caused by his power. 

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