China takes 'path of peaceful negotiations'

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo said on Monday that the country will remain on the path of peaceful negotiations to settle historical land boundary issues with neighboring countries.

He also said China will properly manage disputes with relevant countries over the sovereignty of some islands and maritime rights and interests.

He made the remarks at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Monday.