Wang Yi talks about the current situation in South China Sea.

　　CCTV News:According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during his visit to Singapore and Malaysia, Member the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi exchanged views with the politicians of the two countries on the current situation in the South China Sea and clarified China’s position.

　　Wang Yi said that over the years, with the joint efforts of China and ASEAN, the situation in the South China Sea has achieved overall stability and provided a good environment for their respective development. Some forces, such as the United States, are afraid that the South China Sea will not be chaotic and continue to make waves in this sea area. Recently, the Ren’ai Reef dispute has been used to stir up trouble between China and the Philippines, encouraging confrontation and undermining peace and tranquility in the South China Sea, so as to serve the geopolitical strategy of the United States itself. China hopes that regional countries will keep necessary vigilance against those behind the scenes and take the leading role in maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea into their own hands. China has repeatedly stated that it is willing to settle its differences with the Philippines through bilateral dialogue. Greece and the Philippines abide by the consensus reached in the past, cherish the mutual trust accumulated in the improvement of bilateral relations, move in line with China as soon as possible, and seek effective ways to control the maritime situation.

　　Wang Yi emphasized that China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to accelerate the consultation on the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea" and strive to reach effective and substantial regional rules in line with international law including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at an early date. We believe that China and ASEAN countries are fully capable and wise to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and build our common home.