Quote Originally Posted by OhOh
Such as accepted documents indicating self supporting settlements, historical usage
Very old historical documents possibly indicating that China may have had maritime control over parts of the disputed area 1000 years ago are a very weak argument for modern day maritime territorial control.

The fact is China has not controlled these waters for many centuries.

But you have already been told that many times dumb-ass.

Quote Originally Posted by OhOh
Which is what China has proposed many times.
Sounds highly unlikely to me (the chinese patiently asked the other nations to discuss the situation but were ignored and were forced to build an island ).

Even if it were true it is not grounds for trying to force your claim by building a fake island near other countries coastlines. The area is currently in dispute. There is no reason for building an island other than to reinforce the disputed Chinese claim. That is environmental vandalism as as well as egregious negotiating tactics.

The sneaky conts need to be strung up and keel-hauled over a shallow shoal.