Making this point during a news
conference on Sunday evening was Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Qin Gang.
He said Chinese Premier Wen
Jiabao wants to ensure the South China Sea disputes do not become a stumbling
block in ASEAN's ties with China.
Mr Wen had also made the point
when he had bilateral meetings with the leaders of Indonesia and Malaysia on
Sunday.
The spokesman said the leaders
agreed that the collective response of ASEAN and its dialogue partners to the
current economic situation is a top priority subject for discussions at the
East Asia Summit.
Mr Qin Gang also disputed claims
that China is ready to discuss the South China Sea issue with ASEAN.
He said consultations are have
been going on for months and China will continue with the discussions,
particularly with the other claimant states.
ASEAN leaders will meet Premier
Wen Jiabao during the ASEAN Plus One dialogue sessions on Monday, and East Asia
Summit on Tuesday.
This will be Premier Wen's last
ASEAN summit, with the leadership transition in China scheduled for March 2013.
- CNA/xq
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