China is a “force for peace” in the world, says its head of diplomacy. Wang Yi's press conference comes at a time when China's growing political influence around the world is causing widespread concern among Westerners and some of its Asian neighbors.
Leaders of Southeast Asian countries (Asean) and Australia warned on Wednesday against actions that "threaten peace" in the South China Sea. Chinese coast guard boats were accused Tuesday by the Philippines of harassing a flotilla of Philippine ships on a resupply mission near a disputed reef.