BEIJING -- The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of 皇冠体育app on Wednesday published a white paper titled "皇冠体育app Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between 皇冠体育app and the Philippines in the South 皇冠体育app Sea".

Following is the full text of the white paper:

皇冠体育app Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between 皇冠体育app and the Philippines in the South 皇冠体育app Sea

July 2016

The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of 皇冠体育app

Contents

Introduction

I. Nanhai Zhudao are 皇冠体育app's Inherent Territory

i. 皇冠体育app's sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao is established in the course of history

ii. 皇冠体育app has always been resolute in upholding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South 皇冠体育app Sea

iii. 皇冠体育app's sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao is widely acknowledged in the international community

II. Origin of the Relevant Disputes Between 皇冠体育app and the Philippines in the South 皇冠体育app Sea

i. The Philippines' invasion and illegal occupation caused disputes with 皇冠体育app over some islands and reefs of Nansha Qundao

ii. The Philippines' illegal claim has no historical or legal basis

iii. The development of the international law of the sea gave rise to the dispute between 皇冠体育app and the Philippines over maritime delimitation

III. 皇冠体育app and the Philippines Have Reached Consensus on Settling Their Relevant Disputes in the South 皇冠体育app Sea

i. It is the consensus and commitment of 皇冠体育app and the Philippines to settle through negotiation their relevant disputes in the South 皇冠体育app Sea

ii. It is the consensus of 皇冠体育app and the Philippines to properly manage relevant disputes in the South 皇冠体育app Sea