彭博社记者近期中菲事态发展会否影响中国周边外交政策？考虑到东亚合作系列外长会正在马尼拉举行，这一事件是否会影响中国向东盟国家释放信息？会否影响王毅外长双多边日程？

Bloomberg Related again to the China-Philippines situation, what if any implications are there for China’s neighborhood diplomacy? Specifically, I’m talking about the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings in Manila. How will this particular incident shape China’s messaging to the other countries in ASEAN? And would it have any sort of influence or impact on the agenda of Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his bilateral meetings or other meetings?

值得注意的一个现象是，每当中菲之间可能开展沟通互动、每当本地区有重要外交议程时，总有一些势力会跳出来利用涉海问题挑衅生事。其中的是非曲直究竟如何、幕后黑手究竟是谁，相信大家都看得很清楚。

It is worth noting that, whenever China and the Philippines are about to engage in communication and interaction, or whenever the region is set to host important diplomatic events, certain forces will exploit maritime issues to provoke trouble. As to where the facts and merits of the issue lie and who is pulling the strings behind the scenes, I believe it’s plain for all to see.

关于第二个问题，东亚合作平台不是讨论双边涉海争议的场合。菲方应切实履行东盟轮值主席国职责，推动对话与合作，而不是将自身政治私利凌驾于地区和平、稳定之上。

On your second question, the platform for East Asian cooperation is not the right place to discuss bilateral maritime disputes. The Philippines should earnestly honor its responsibility as the ASEAN rotating chair to promote dialogue and cooperation, rather than put its selfish political gains above regional peace and stability.

林剑李强总理已向伯纳姆首相致就职贺电。中方发展中英关系的政策立场是一贯的。作为联合国安理会常任理事国和世界主要经济体，中英发展长期稳定的全面战略伙伴关系，符合两国和两国人民根本利益，也有利于世界和平稳定繁荣。中方愿同英方一道，在相互尊重、妥处分歧的基础上，增进交往，开展合作，确保双边关系沿着正确方向发展。

Lin Jian Premier Li Qiang has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Burnham for taking office. China’s policy and position on developing China-UK relations is consistent. Both China and the UK are permanent members of the UN Security Council and major economies in the world. To develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership serves the fundamental interests of two countries and peoples, and is also conducive to world peace, stability and prosperity. China looks to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the UK based on mutual respect and properly handling differences, and together ensure that bilateral ties will move in the right direction.

林剑日方所谓“交涉”毫无道理，中方已坚决驳回。关于中俄联合演习及海上联合巡航，中方主管部门已阐明立场。需要强调的是，根据《联合国海洋法公约》，冲之鸟是岩礁而不是岛屿，不能拥有专属经济区和大陆架，日方以冲之鸟礁主张专属经济区违反国际法。中方在有关公海开展活动符合国际法和国际惯例。日方抹黑炒作他国正当合法行动、渲染“外部威胁”，为自身加速“再军事化”、挑战战后国际秩序寻找借口，国际社会必须高度警惕、共同抵制这种危险动向。

Lin Jian China has firmly rejected Japan’s baseless “protest.” Chinese competent authorities have made the position clear on China-Russia joint drill and maritime patrol. Let me stress that by UNCLOS definition, Okinotori is a rock rather than an island, and thus unfit to claim EEZ or continental shelf. Japan’s claim of an EEZ around the Okinotori violates international law. China’s activities in the high seas are fully consistent with international law and international practice. By smearing other countries for their legitimate and lawful actions and peddling the so-called external threat, Japan is seeking excuses for accelerating remilitarization and challenging postwar international order. The international community must stay on high alert and jointly push back this dangerous pursuit.