China's rights over Chunxiao not negotiable

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi answered questions concerning the East China Sea issue yesterday:

Q: What benefits does China get from the agreement with Japan on the East China Sea issue?

A: Foreign Ministry has repeatedly clarified the Chinese position on the issue. I want to once again emphasize that China and Japan have, in keeping with the common understanding reached by leaders of the two countries, reached a principled consensus on the East China Sea issue through consultations. This is an important step toward making the East China Sea a "sea of peace, cooperation and friendship". It is a win-win result and conforms to the fundamental interests of the two countries as well as the two peoples.