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13:05, 14-Jul-2017
FM: China committed to peacefully solving territorial disputes
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that territorial disputes should be resolved in the spirit of good neighborhood relations, agreeing with the Philippines that dialogue and cooperation between the two countries have brought peace and stability to the South China Sea.
Spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily press briefing on Thursday that improved relations between Beijing and Manila have brought a positive change to the region.
Geng also noted that while China is determined to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, the country is committed to peacefully solving disputes through consultation and negotiation with countries directly involved.
China said its trade with DPRK did not violate UN sanctions/CGTN Screenshot
China said its trade with DPRK did not violate UN sanctions/CGTN Screenshot
The ministry also responded to US criticism of its trade with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying trade between the two countries did not violate UN sanctions.
“Resolution 2321 from the UN Security Council regulates that iron and iron ore exports related to people's livelihood, which is not used to make money for the nuclear missile and programs, should not be affected by the sanctions,” said Geng Shuang.
US President Donald Trump denounced the economic relations between Beijing and Pyongyang on July 5. Trade between the two countries in the first half of 2017 was up more than 10 percent year on year.