China paid close attention to the recent so-called protest in
Vietnam targeting China, said Chinese Foreign ministry spokesperson
Qin Gang at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
"We hope the Vietnamese government takes a responsible attitude
and effective measures to stop it and avoid bilateral ties from
being hurt," said Qin.
Qin made the remarks when commenting on the report on the
so-called protest on Sunday in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City targeting
China.
He said China had indisputable sovereignty over the South China
Sea and adjacent waters, and this was China's consistent
stance.
He also added that China was clear about this situation.
The leaders of the two countries had exchanged views on this
issue several times and agreed to settle the dispute through
dialogue and consultation to safeguard the stability of the South
China Sea and Sino-Vietnamese relations, he said.
(Xinhua News Agency December 11, 2007)
