China wishes no unrest in Myanmar
The political counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, Yang Zhaohui, yesterday said China does not want to see any instability or unrest neither in Myanmar nor in Bangladesh.
On the ongoing sectarian violence in Myanmar, he said, “We want peace and development in our neighbouring countries.” Any ethnic or religious dispute should be settled peacefully, he added.
Zhaohui was addressing a press conference the embassy organised in the capital's Baridhara over the current dispute between China and the Philippines over Huangyan Island, situated in South China Sea and a part of Zhongsha Island.
Huangyan Island has been a part of Chinese territory since the 13th century and the country has been exercising effective jurisdiction on it. But since May 1997, the Philippines, with the help of some other countries, has been claiming ownership of the island, he said.
This has resulted in the deterioration of relations between the two countries, he said, adding, “We hope the dispute can be resolved through diplomatic initiatives.”
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