A Asian approach

In spite of the dispute over the Paracel Islands between Vietnam and China, this event can take place:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-06/19/c_133419236.htm

Question:
How can this be when continuing conflict is the right answer?

Answer:
To the back of it all is a Confucian governing foundation. It is something that the West sorely lacks especially by the hegemon-that-must-not-be-named.