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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Hong Lei gestures at a press briefing in Beijing on November 30, 2010.
Friday, Jun. 10, 2011

Open quoteVietnam has gravely violated China's sovereignty and maritime rights.Close quote

  • HONG LEI,
  • China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, reacting to an escalating clash between Chinese and Vietnamese vessels in the South China Sea
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