. There are overlapping in areas which have rich natural resources. As a naval power in the Asia-Pacific, the US is particularly concerned with freedom of navigation. Philippines and Vietnam, welcome the US interest as the US is the only power that can counteract influence of China. Japan and India are also concerned, will help selected ASEAN states in maritime security. In the case of the SCS issue, in 1992 ASEAN Declaration on the South China Sea and the non-legally binding 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea with China.