29 November 2016

News Story: China calls for concerted efforts to strengthen maritime security

COLOMBO, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday called on countries to join hands in strengthening maritime security and overcoming the challenges and threats faced at sea.

Rear Admiral Wang Dazhong, assistant to chief of staff of the People's Liberation Army Navy, said with maritime security issues becoming more diversified, complicated and comprehensive, navies should aim at shared responsibility, development and prosperity, and establish an effective and efficient emergency response mechanism to solve maritime security issues, control maritime security risks and avert conflict through fusion of interests.

Wang was speaking at the "Galle Dialogue 2016," the 7th International Maritime Conference held in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

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