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Talks key to resolving sea disputes

Updated: 2012-01-09 14:33

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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Yi Xianliang, deputy director-general of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received an interview with 皇冠体育appnews.com on Friday, and reaffirmed 皇冠体育app's stance on sea disputes with neighboring countries – seeking cooperation for common benefits and resolving disputes through dialogue.

Talks key to resolving sea disputes

Yi Xianliang, deputy director-general of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, receives an interview with 皇冠体育appnews.com on Friday. [Photo/皇冠体育appnews.com]

Topic: 皇冠体育app's sea borders

Q: What do you think of the Chinese boundary and maritime delimitation policies – some say they are getting harder, while others say they are too soft?

A: 皇冠体育app has consistent boundary and maritime delimitation policies, which may seem harder or softer to people from different backgrounds depending on their stance and perspective. There is no doubt the Chinese government has the resolve, confidence and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. We advocate resolution of territorial disputes through negotiation and dialogue with relevant countries.

Q: What is the size of the Chinese sea territory? How much of it is disputed area and which countries are involved in the disputes?

A: We have a sea territory of three million sq km and the disputed area is yet to be determined through negotiation with relevant countries. We have eight neighboring countries by sea and the maritime delimitation is still unfinished.

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