China Says It is Deeply Concerned Over Recent Developments in Vietnam

After recent protests against China in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City a Chinese government spokesperson has released a statement warning of possible consequences for the relationship with Vietnam.

The spokesperson claimed they have a consistent position that China has indisputable sovereignty over the islands and adjacent waters in South China Sea and that China is well aware of Vietnam’s different claims in different periods of its history.

The leaders of China and Vietnam have exchanged views on the issue on various occasions and agreed on working together to properly settle maritime disputes through dialogue and negotiation so as to maintain the stability in the South China Sea and the overall interest of bilateral relations.

The Chinese Government said it is deeply concerned over recent developments in Vietnam which may undermine the friendly relations between China and Vietnam. They hoped that the Vietnamese Government would take a responsible attitude and adopt effective measures to prevent the situation from further developing and the bilateral relations being undermined.

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