BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday applauded Russian officials' remarks on the South China Sea issue, calling it a just voice from the international community.
"Russia's position reflects the real situation in the South China Sea and the root of the issue. China appreciates that," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying at a daily press briefing.
Hua made the remarks following comments by Russian Ambassador to China Andrei Denisov, who attributed the tense situation in the South China Sea region to the interference from outside countries.
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