[Vnbiz] Despite Hanoi’s protest, China insists on rule over S. China Sea

[Tai Phan]

Wednesday, December 12, 2007


Despite Hanoi's protest, China
insists on rule over S. China Sea


BEIJING: China paid close attention to the recent so-called protest in
Vietnam targeting China, said Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang on
Tuesday.

"We hope the Vietnamese government takes a responsible attitude and
effective measures to stop it and avoid bilateral ties from being hurt,"
said Qin.

Qin made the remarks when commenting on the report on the so-called protest
on Sunday in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City targeting China.

He said China had indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea and
adjacent waters, and this was China's consistent stance.

He also added that China was clear about this situation.

The leaders of the two countries had exchanged views on this issue several
times and agreed to settle the dispute through dialogue and consultation to
safeguard the stability of the South China Sea and Sino-Vietnamese
relations, he said.
*--Xinhua*
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