Sunday, March 8, 2015

China says island, reef construction in South China Sea lawful, justified

China's construction on its own islands and reefs in the South China Sea is lawful and justified, as China is merely building facilities in its own yard, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

Wang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.


"China is carrying out necessary construction on its own islands and reefs. The construction does not target or affect anyone," Wang said.

Wang said China was not like some who engaged in illegal construction in another person's house, and the country does not accept criticism of others when it is merely building facilities in its own yard.

"We have every right to do things that are lawful and justified," Wang said.  


He added that China will continue to uphold freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, continue to peacefully resolve disputes through direct dialog and consultation, and continue to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.

China's policy toward its neighbors is guided by the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness. It aims to bring harmony, stability and prosperity to the neighborhood.

"This policy has not changed, and will not change," according to Wang.

    Source:Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
8/3/15
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  1. China Slams ASEAN Chief for South China Sea Comments ...

    China expressed anger on Wednesday at the Vietnamese head of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for comments he made on the disputed South China Sea, rejecting Chinese claims based on the so-called nine-dash line.

    Le Luong Minh, ASEAN secretary-general and a veteran Vietnamese diplomat, told the Manila Times last week that the grouping rejects China's policy of using the dotted line to assert its sovereignty over myriad islets and reefs in the sea.

    ASEAN's economic integration could also be affected by “any hostility or conflict” that could break out, he added.

    Vietnam has repeatedly complained about what it sees as aggressive Chinese moves in the seas.

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said that China had always supported ASEAN's economic integration, but that ASEAN was not a party to the South China Sea dispute.............http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-china-slams-asean-chief-south-china-sea-comments/2675493.html
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