14 April 2016

News Story: China applauds Russian FM remarks on South China Sea

BEIJING, April 13 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday welcomed remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the South China Sea disputes and reaffirmed that a solution would be found through consultation.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang made the comments at a regular press briefing in response to Lavrov's remarks made when talking with the Chinese, Japanese and Mongolian media in Moscow on Tuesday.

Lavrov reportedly said all countries involved in the disputes should follow the principles of non-use of force, and continue seeking mutually acceptable political and diplomatic solutions. He also urged external players to stop interfering in the negotiations among those involved.

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