CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA: VIETNAM

 Rebuffing Vietnam's second demand this year to move the controversial US$1 billion oil rig Haiyang Shiyou 981 and drop plans to drill in South China Sea waters where jurisdiction is unclear, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told the daily news briefing that "The relevant work is in undisputed Chinese waters, and it is normal commercial exploration. We hope the relevant party takes an objective and reasonable view on this." 

 






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