File Photo of Yongxing Island, home to the government of Sansha, China's southernmost city. (Photo/Xinhua)
China has strong resolve and deep commitment to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.[Special coverage]
"China's position is firm and consistent," Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
China follows a responsible approach to the South China Sea issue, taking into account interests of the Chinese people, historical facts, regional peace and the international rule of law, he said.