Foreign Ministry Spokesman Liu Jianchao's Remarks on Chinese Marine Surveillance Ships Entering the Waters near the Diaoyu Islands |
2008-12-09 13:39 |
Q:It is reported that Chinese marine surveillance ships entered the territorial seas near the Diaoyu Islands on December 8. Could you confirm? A: The Diaoyu Islands and its adjacent islets are parts of Chinese territories since ancient times. The Chinese ships are justified in conducting usual patrol in waters within China's jurisdiction. |