Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is to focus on economic co-operation at the
Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings this week that will
include US President Barack Obama.
Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying
said on Saturday that China was more interested in deepening economic ties in
the region as a stabilising force in the global economy than focusing on
lingering disputes in the South China Sea.
"We need to focus on
co-operation and development and send correct signals to the market," Fu
said. "We should not be distracted by some problems and deviate from our
direction."
Tensions have been flaring over
maritime disputes in the region, including rival claims by China, the
Philippines and Vietnam to South China Sea islands and waters that are believed
to be rich in gas and oil and straddle busy shipping routes.
Fu told a news conference that
China and other countries bordering the South China Sea had successfully
managed their disputes and prevented them from escalating into major conflicts.
"Dialogues, negotiations and
management have given us peace and stability, allowing us to focus on economic
development and make achievements," she said.
Fu reiterated China's stand of
resolving disputes on a bilateral basis instead of bringing them up at regional
or international meetings.
The meetings are scheduled to
start on Sunday in Phnom Penh and are organised by the 10 members of ASEAN.
China is not part of the group but holds talks with it. Leaders from Japan and
South Korea are also to take part.
It had not been decided whether
Wen would meet Obama separately, Fu said.
While in Cambodia, Wen will make
a formal visit to the country and hold talks with Prime Minister Hun Sen. The
two sides are expected to sign documents on economic technology and education.
Wen is then scheduled to make a
state visit to Thailand before ending his trip on Wednesday. He will meet with
members of the Thai royal family and hold talks with Prime Minister Yingluck
Shinawatra on a range of issues, including trade and investment.
AAP
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