China rejected U.S. allegations that it is using vague territorial claims to gradually assert control in the disputed South China Sea, and in turn accused Washington of exaggerating tensions in the region.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei urged the U.S. to take a “rational and fair attitude,” and reiterated China’s position that its claims are based on history and international law. In a statement Saturday, Hong said that some U.S. officials’ remarks were not constructive, and “playing up tensions” was not conducive to maintaining peace and stability.
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