China/South China Sea: China Calls for Enhanced Dialogue to Resolve Conflicts

Nov 21, 2014 | BBC News
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China's Defence Minister, Chang Wanquan, says he wants to enhance dialogue to manage disputes with neighbouring countries.

Speaking at a security forum in Beijing, Mr Chang said China was considering opening defence hotlines with South East Asian countries.

Four of them, including Vietnam and the Philippines, are involved in territorial disputes with Beijing.

The disputes are over islands in the South China Sea.