"China respects and upholds the freedom of navigation and overflight enjoyed by all states under international law in the South China Sea, and stays ready to work with other coastal states and the international community to ensure the safety of and the unimpeded access to the international shipping lanes in the South China Sea," Zhao said.

For his part, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said at the reception that the Philippines is also "committed to the resolution of disputes through peaceful means."

Lorenzana added that he is looking forward to "more shared endeavors, mutually productive and beneficial cooperation and partnership agreements" with China "to create understanding and friendship between our two nations."

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