On December 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Reuters reporter asked, can the Chinese side confirm whether the Chinese military is assembling ships in the East China Sea, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and Pacific Ocean? Japan's Minister of Defense stated today that “China has been expanding and strengthening its military activities in regions surrounding Japan.” What is the Chinese side's response to this? “It is recommended that you ask the competent Chinese authorities about the situation you mentioned.” Lin Jian stressed that China has always pursued a defensive national defense policy, and that the Chinese navy and maritime police strictly abide by China's domestic law and international law in the relevant maritime areas. There is no need for any fuss or excessive interpretation, let alone unfounded hype.

On December 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Reuters reporter asked, can the Chinese side confirm whether the Chinese military is assembling ships in the East China Sea, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and Pacific Ocean? Japan's Minister of Defense stated today that “China has been expanding and strengthening its military activities in regions surrounding Japan.” What is the Chinese side's response to this? “It is recommended that you ask the competent Chinese authorities about the situation you mentioned.” Lin Jian stressed that China has always pursued a defensive national defense policy, and that the Chinese navy and maritime police strictly abide by China's domestic law and international law in the relevant maritime areas. There is no need for any fuss or excessive interpretation, let alone unfounded hype.