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China military will firmly protect national sovereignty, maritime interests: spokesman

Xinhua, July 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

Yang Yujun, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, has said that Chinese military will resolutely protect the country's national sovereignty, security and maritime rights and interests, and will address threats and challenges.

Responding to media questions on the Chinese navy's recent drills in the South China Sea, Yang said that the drill was a routine matter in line with the military's annual exercise plan.

Yang said that the drill targeted potential situations at sea and was a live-fire test to boost the navy's capabilities to fulfil missions.

The position of the Chinese government on the South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines is consistent and clear, Yang said.

Making his remarks before the arbitration award, Yang stressed that no matter how the tribunal decides, Chinese military will resolutely protect its national sovereignty, security and maritime rights and interests; safeguard regional peace and stability; and cope with all kinds of threats and challenges. Endi