Her statement comes just a day after China warned participants against raising the issue at Thursday's meetings, saying it was 'crucial' nations leave the topic off of the agenda. Chinese authorities have long said the issue should be dealt with on a bilateral basis, but critics--especially diplomats in Southeast Asian nations such as the Philippines--say that approach reduces the leverage of other countries that have claims in the sea.
在她发表这番讲话前的一天,中国警告东盟主办的这次会议的与会者不要在周四的会议上提及这一问题。中国说,不要谈南中国海问题,这一点至关重要。中国政府一直说,这一问题应该通过双边形式加以解决,但批评人士(特别是菲律宾等东南亚国家的外交界人士)说,双边形式会不利于其他在南中国海地区有主权要求的国家发挥影响力。
The resource-rich South China Sea--which carries around half of the world's total trade--is claimed in whole or part by China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei. Frictions intensified recently after a series of standoffs and disputes, especially in areas claimed by Vietnam and the Philippines.
中国、菲律宾、越南、马来西亚、台湾和文莱都对南中国海的全部或部分水域有主权要求。南中国海蕴藏着丰富的资源,经这片水域运输的货物占全球总贸易量的一半。南中国海地区的摩擦近来呈现恶化态势,此前这里曾爆发了一系列对峙和争端,特别是在越南和菲律宾宣称拥有主权的水域。
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