Premier assures ASEAN, world leaders of safe navigation
By Zhang Yue in Manila | China Daily | Updated: 2017-11-15 07:14
Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that China will firmly safeguard freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
He said China, as the largest country in the South China Sea and a major user of its sea lanes, wants peace and stability for the region more than any other country.
Li made the remarks at the 12th East Asia Summit in Manila on Tuesday afternoon.
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