Officials need to speak and act in accordance with official statements as well as their countries’ obligations, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh said at a regular press conference on August 4.
He made the remark while responding to information about the Chinese Defence Minister’s call upon the country’s army, police and people to prepare for a war at sea.
“Peace and stability in the East (South China) Sea is the interest and aspiration of all countries within and outside of the region. Disputes in the waters must be resolved peacefully on the basis of international law, and without use of or threat to use force,” he said.
“Officials of countries need to speak and act in accordance with official statements as well as their nations’ obligations, which are respecting international law, not using or threatening to use force, and actively contributing to peace and stability in the region and the world,” Binh added.
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