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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines hyping up the so-called “China threat” and inciting regional confrontation over issues related to the East China Sea and South China Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
Responding to questions about the negative remarks made by the four countries towards China at the Shangri-La Dialogue forum, Lin Jian told a daily press conference that China had given them a stern reprimand.
“The bloc policy and the clash of camps reflect the mentality of the Cold War era, which is at odds with the spirit of the times and is not welcomed by countries in the region,” Lin Jian said, adding that such actions do not solve the problem and cannot intimidate China.
China’s determination and will to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests are unwavering, he said.
“We call on the United States and its allies to stop slandering and smearing China on maritime issues, distorting facts and shifting responsibility to others. They should stop forming exclusive ‘small groups’ and stop actions that undermine or disrupt regional countries’ efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue and maintain peace and stability,” Lin Jian said. -0-