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1st LD: Freedom of navigation in South China Sea not a problem: Chinese FM

Xinhua, February 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

Freedom of navigation in the South China Sea has not been a problem and demilitarization in the region needs efforts of all parties related, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Tuesday.

"The islands in South China Sea has always been China's territory since ancient times, and China has the right to defend its sovereignty independently," Wang said at a joint press conference with his U.S. counterpart John Kerry after a hours-long bilateral talk.

"At the same time, we hope that the issue should be solved peacefully through dialogue and consultations," Wang said.

China would like to have dialogue with the United States on the South China Sea to avoid misjudgement, he said. Endit