March 29, 2024

As the tension between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea heightens and the overall situation in the region becomes more complicated, a panel of observers called for more concrete cooperation and effective management of conflict during a subforum on the issue at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 on Thursday.

Experts and diplomats from China, Vietnam, the US and Indonesia had a heated discussion on how to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, during a panel debate under the title of "Guided by Cooperation, Building a Community with a Shared Future in the South China Sea."

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yang Renhuo said China has always believed that dialogue and cooperation are key to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. The country consistently advocates for peaceful resolution of disputes through negotiation and consultation with directly involved parties, Yang noted.

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