Dialogue-first approach

China continues to make sincere efforts to properly handle the differences that exist with some of its neighbors, as better management of the South China Sea disputes will promote the strategic partnership between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

At the high level forum in Bangkok to mark the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between China and ASEAN, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the country is always open to dialogue with the disputing parties.

He also proposed the continued implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea while gradually pushing forward consultations on a code of conduct.