Wang Wenbin: The United States is extremely irresponsible

On July 13, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, presided over a regular press conference.

NHK reporters asked questions that the Philippine Foreign Minister issued a statement yesterday saying that it is the final ruling that China ’s international arbitration awards that have denied that China’ s sovereignty in the South China Sea. What is China's comment? China has always advocated the maintenance of the principles of the United Nations and international related principles.

Wang Wenbin's data map. Picture source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Wang Wenbin said that in addition to the Philippines issued this statement, I noticed that US Secretary of State Brosky also issued a statement on the same day, claiming to support the so -called ruling of the South China Sea arbitration case. The first thing I want to tell you is that China ’s position on the issue of the South China Sea arbitration is consistent and clear. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on July 12, 2016. The international law within the Convention is illegal and invalid. China does not accept or recognize the ruling, and does not accept any claims and actions based on the ruling, which is the embodiment of practicing international rule of law. China's position has been widely understood and supported by the international community. Any behavior under the banner of implementing an illegal ruling and an attempt to infringe China's sovereignty and rights is impossible, and China will respond according to law.

Wang Wenbin pointed out that as a country outside the country, the historical latitude and objective facts that ignore the South China Sea issue, violate and distort international law, and violate the public commitment that the United States does not hold positions on the sovereignty of the South China Sea, provoked regional state relations, and destroys regional peace and stability. It is extremely irresponsible.

Wang Wenbin emphasized that the Chinese side urged the United States to respect the sovereignty and rights and interests of China in the South China Sea, stopped picking trouble in the South China Sea, and stopped using the South China Sea issue to provoke regional countries. What I also want to tell you is that China and ASEAN countries are fully and effectively implemented the "Declaration of the South China Sea" and actively promote the "South China Sea Conduct" consultation. In the event of a dialogue and negotiation, there are disputes on the sea, and the peace and stability of the South China Sea by China and ASEAN countries will be maintained.

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