FM Spokesman Reiterates Stance on Nansha IslandsChinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhu Bangzao reiterated that China holds indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent sea areas.Zhu made the remarks Tuesday afternoon at the regular press conference in response to a relevant question. He said that China is seriously concerned over the news reports that Vietnam shall set up governmental bodies on the Nansha Islands, noting that China has demanded Vietnam to clarify the reports. Zhu said that any other country's unilateral actions towards the Nansha Islands constitute an infringement upon China's sovereignty, and therefore, are illegal and of no effect. |
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