Wang Yi Talks on the Current Situation in the South China Sea Region
During his visits to Singapore and Malaysia, Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, exchanged views with the political leaders of the two countries on the current situation in the South China Sea and clarified China's position.
Wang Yi said that over the years, with the joint efforts of China and ASEAN, the situation in the South China Sea has achieved overall stability and provided a good environment for their respective development. And some forces, such as the United States, are afraid that the South China Sea will remain calm and continue to stir up trouble in this area. Recently, the Ren'ai Reef controversy has been used to stir up trouble between China and the Philippines, encouraging confrontation and undermining peace and tranquility in the South China Sea, in order to serve the geopolitical strategy of the United States itself. China hopes that regional countries will remain vigilant against the mastermind behind the scenes and take the lead in maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea in their own hands. China has repeatedly expressed its willingness to resolve existing differences with the Philippines through bilateral dialogue. The Greek Philippine side adheres to the consensus reached in the past, cherishes the mutual trust accumulated through the improvement of bilateral relations, and moves towards China as soon as possible to seek effective ways to control the maritime situation.
Wang Yi emphasized that China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to accelerate the consultation on the "Code of Conduct for the South China Sea", and strive to reach effective, substantial, and compliant regional rules, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as soon as possible. We believe that China and ASEAN countries have the ability and wisdom to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and build our common home.