MANILA - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said countries should settle disputes in the South China Sea through consultations and negotiations.
“We should continue to let the countries directly concerned resolve their disputes through consultations and negotiations. This is the best way to settle disputes. It is also a serious commitment made by China and ASEAN countries in the DOC,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry quoted Wang as saying in a symposium in Beijing, referring to the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
“On the COC consultations, China is sincere in its attitude, and firm in resolve,” he said, as he also called for joint development while setting aside disputes. Wang also referred to a “certain country outside the region” that is “bent on interfering in the disputes in the South China Sea.” Previous statements from Chinese officials have singled out the United States, accusing it of stoking tensions in the region.
"When resolving conflicts through open and candid discussion turns into a hard slog, countries still need not go to war. The international courts exist for such purpose. And between friendly nations, any gaps are just more reasons to sit down, talk and get back to working together more closely and candidly; more effectively,” he said.
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