周六,东盟外长缅甸发表声明表达他们对南海问题的“急切关注”,中国外交部发言人华春莹回应称中国南海问题不是中国与东盟之间的问题。
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying says the South China Sea issue is not a problem between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Hua made the remarks after ASEAN foreign ministers issued a statement in Myanmar on Saturday, expressing their "serious concerns" over the ongoing developments in the South China Sea and calling for a peaceful resolution.
The spokeswoman says China stands ready to work together with the ASEAN to continue implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea to safeguard peace and stability in the region.