China continues to advocate for setting aside disputes and pursuing joint development to achieve mutual benefits, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday, addressing a question about joint maritime development between China and Indonesia in “waters with overlapping claims.”
During a press briefing on Monday, Lin was asked to comment on the joint statement signed between China and Indonesia on advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership and the China-Indonesia community with a shared future, in which the two sides reached important common understanding on joint development in areas of overlapping claims and agreed to establish an Inter-Governmental Joint Steering Committee to explore and advance relevant cooperation.
In response, Lin said that China has consistently advocated for setting aside disputes and pursuing joint development, aiming to work with neighboring maritime countries to manage disputes, promote cooperation, ensure stability, and achieve win-win.