"China wants good relations with Vietnam, but there are principles that China cannot abandon. The channel of communication between China and Vietnam is open," it said.

The rig, which started drilling on May 2, had completed the first phase of operation and entered the second phase on May 27.

Questions:

1. As of 5 p.m. on June 7, how many Vietnamese vessels were harassing Chinese ships?

2. What islands are at the center of this dispute?

3. When did the rig start drilling?

Answers:

1. As many as 63.

2. Xisha Islands.

3. May 2.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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