China's island reclamation in the South China Sea is well-founded, and the United States has adopted double standards on the issue.
With the above initiatives and proposals, China has again proved its commitment and sincerity to the South China Sea issue, which should be capitalized on by the countries in the region and beyond.
China's southernmost city of Sansha, which administers a number of South China Sea islands, will soon launch waste treatment facilities as local authorities intensify efforts to protect the local maritime environment.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman reiterates that China's construction activities on the Nansha islands and reefs fall within the scope of China's sovereignty.
Country created one million new millionaires last year as the nation's booming stock market bolstered the ranks of the wealthy.
After debacles in Syria and Ukraine, the US must realize that there is always a price to be paid for intervening in other countries' affairs.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III's recent remarks on the South China Sea disputes have not only aroused deep dissatisfaction among the Chinese, but also prompted domestic criticism, as local media warned him against playing with fire over these issues.
China and ASEAN agreed to reach an early conclusion on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, as senior officials met Thursday in Beijing for the 21st China-ASEAN Senior Officials' Consultation.
China opposed US Defense Secretary Ash Carter's remarks that China's island-building activities in the South China Sea are undermining security.
Beijing remains committed to strengthening rules governing the South China Sea and resolving disputes through negotiation and consultation.
Manila's continuous attempts to drag the United States and some other countries further into the South China Sea disputes are irresponsible and counterproductive, and will only exacerbate the already complicated situation.