'China committed to friendly talks on maritime disputes'

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 23, 2024 12:17 am

QINGDAO, China: A senior Chinese defense official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes through 'friendly consultation,' speaking at the formal opening of a naval forum attended by top brass from the United States and Russia.

Navy representatives from 29 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India and Australia, are expected to attend the four-day Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, on China's east coast.

Vice chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China Zhang Youxia gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, China's Shandong province on April 22, 2024. WANG Zhao / AFP

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