China has told Vietnam to end its activities in disputed waters in the South China Sea after it confronted a Vietnamese oil exploration vessel.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said a Chinese maritime surveillance ship was completely justified in taking action against the Vietnamese, who were operating illegally.
On Sunday, Vietnam accused China of expanding the dispute and demanded compensation for damage suffered by its exploration vessel.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said a Chinese maritime surveillance ship was completely justified in taking action against the Vietnamese, who were operating illegally.
On Sunday, Vietnam accused China of expanding the dispute and demanded compensation for damage suffered by its exploration vessel.
