2023-06-15 08:28:16
Palau, Taiwan’s diplomatic ally and the Pacific island nation, has asked the United States to step up patrols of its waters, claiming that Chinese vessels have repeatedly entered its exclusive economic zone recently. The President of Palau also expressed that he welcomes the US to increase its military presence in Palau, and station troops at the same time in addition to the existing Coast Guard Agency and Civil Action Group. In this regard, a reporter asked a question at the regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 15th. The host spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded that the relevant ships in mainland China were only sheltered from the wind and did not conduct marine surveys and investigations. Freedom and the conduct of scientific research activities.
Wang Wenbin said that after learning from the relevant departments, the relevant ships in mainland China have taken shelter in the relevant waters and have not carried out any marine survey and investigation activities. China has notified relevant countries about this. China has always abided by international law and the basic norms of international relations, and has always strictly required its ships to exercise freedom of navigation and carry out scientific research activities in accordance with the law.
Wang Wenbin pointed out that China has always advocated that all parties should do more things that are conducive to the peaceful development and stability of Pacific island countries. At the same time, China also believes that security cooperation between countries should not target third parties.
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