Wang Yi explained that China ’s solemn position on the South China Sea issue

Xinhua News Agency, August 6th (Reporter Wu Changwei) On August 5, 2022, local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the 12th East Asian Summit Foreign Minister Conference in Phnom Penh to clarify China's position and refute the so -called concern expressed by the United States.

Wang Yi said that China ’s position on the South China Sea issue has sufficient historical and legal basis. China has never changed its claims, nor does it adjust the scope of claims, and there is no excessive cursor. China and ASEAN countries adhere to the "Declaration of the South China Sea" and disagreement through bilateral negotiations and negotiations. Over the years, we have maintained the overall stability of the South China Sea with the ASEAN countries, and provided a stable development environment for their respective development revitalization.

Wang Yi said that the biggest risk that currently affects the peace and stability of the South China Sea is precisely the improper intervention and frequent interference of the major countries outside the territory. For a long time, the United States did not propose any objections to China's sovereignty and rights and interests in the South China Sea, saying that it does not stand on the issue of sovereignty of the South Island Reef. I can't stand the axioms. In this way, according to their own political needs, what is the reputation of the great power at will? How to get trust in the future? In recent years, more and more US ships have frequently appeared in the South China Sea and air. The Chinese and the coast of the South China Sea can't help asking. What exactly does the United States do? Families outside the region should abide by their duties and effectively respect the efforts of regional countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Wang Yi said that China and ASEAN countries are accelerating the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea". In order to create an upgraded version of the Declaration, it will achieve practical and effective regional rules and joint efforts.

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