09 September 2016

News Story: China appreciates Putin's position on South China Sea issue

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- China values Russian President Vladimir Putin's position on the South China Sea issue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday.

Russia supports China's stance on the South China Sea issue and opposes any third-party interference, Putin told a news conference after the G20 summit in China.

"President Putin's position shows Russia to be objective and fair, and represents the voices of justice from the international community," spokesperson Hua Chunying told a press conference.

Read the full story at Xinhua