China/Vietnam/South China Sea: China, Vietnam Willing to Handle Maritime Issues Through Dialogue

Nov 10, 2014 | Reuters
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China and Vietnam have agreed to handle maritime disputes through dialogue, Chinese state media reported on Monday, months after ties between the two countries hit a three-decade low in a row over a Chinese oil rig in disputed waters.

The two Communist neighbors must respect each other and focus on long-term interests, President Xi Jinping said, according to the official Xinhua news agency.