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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the situation in the South China Sea remains stable and is improving with concerted efforts between Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, calling on the West to consider the issue objectively.
"China and the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have made important progress in consultation on the South China Sea Code of Conduct," said Geng at a press conference in Beijing today, stressing that countries in the region have the will, wisdom and ability to properly resolve the South China Sea issue and achieve stability. And long-term development and prosperity in this region.
"However, some countries outside the region, in disregard of regional countries' efforts to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, made unwelcome remarks and deliberately highlighted tension," he said, referring to a statement by Britain, France and Germany yesterday on the China Sea. Southern.
He stressed that China opposes the statements of these countries and urges them to consider the issue of the South China Sea objectively and stop making negative comments to create an enabling environment for the countries of the region to deal properly with maritime disputes and enhance cooperation, stressing that China's position is clear and remains unchanged.
Commenting on trade talks with Washington, the spokesman said: "We hope that the United States will show sincerity and take concrete measures to meet China halfway and find solutions based on equality and mutual respect."
