China lodged solemn representation Wednesday on Japan's seabed
exploration for natural resources in disputed waters of East China
Sea.
Japan launched the exploration Wednesday in the disputed waters
to the east of so-called "medium line" which was unilaterally
proposed by the Japanese side. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang
Yi summoned Japanese ambassador to China Koreshige Anami and lodged
solemn representations over the issue.
Wang Yi said the East China Sea has not yet demarcated, and
there is still controversy on the issue. China has never recognized
and will unlikely accept the so-called "medium line", which is
unilaterally proposed by the Japanese side.
China cannot tolerate Japan's move imposed upon others and
firmly opposes the dangerous provocative act, Wang said.
The demarcation of the East China Sea can only be solved through
negotiations, which is the only correct choice, said Wang, adding
that China urges the Japanese side to abide by international laws
and immediately stop the act that infringed upon China's interests
and sovereignty in the disputed sea area.
(Xinhua News Agency July 8, 2004)