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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with regional countries to build a maritime community with a shared future in the South China Sea, a think tank said in a report Sunday.
The report, titled “Transforming the South China Sea into a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions,” was published by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency.
China and the SCS coastal countries not only share interests in peace and development and a common aspiration for a better future, but also draw strength from a common and ancient history and civilization, the report said.
“Through dialogue and consultation, economic integration and multilateral exchanges, countries in the region can transform the SCS into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation, recognizing the importance of building a maritime community with a shared future,” the report said.
It calls for efforts to maintain peace and stability, promote cooperation and development in the South China Sea, and turn the South China Sea into a sea of friendship.
“Peace, stability and prosperity in the SCS brings enormous benefits to both the region and its people,” the report says. -0-