BEIJING, July 13,2016-- The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday published a white paper titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea". (Chinese version)

 

Following is the full text of the white paper:

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

 

I. Nanhai Zhudao are China’s Inherent Territory

 

i. China’s sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao is established in the course of history

 

ii. China has always been resolute in upholding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea