China advocates joint exploitation while putting aside differences in South China Sea
12/3/2008 17:36
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said in Beijing today that
relevant parties should carry out the principle of joint exploitation while
putting aside differences in handling the South China Sea dispute.
Yang made
the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the
National People's Congress (NPC), or the parliament.
China has indisputable
sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and adjacent waters, Yang
said.
"We actively advocate the handling of disputes under the principle of
joint exploitation while putting aside differences," Yang said, adding China
holds that all countries are equal, regardless their size, strength and
wealth.
"China is willing to develop relations with other countries on the
basis of peaceful coexistence and other international norms," Yang
said.
Xinhua
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