China News Service, Beijing, October 11 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) In response to the collision accident of a US nuclear submarine in the South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated at a regular press conference on the 11th that the United States has the responsibility to explain the details of the accident and explain clearly. .
A reporter asked a question. Recently, Russian military expert Konovalov made a comment on the collision accident of a US nuclear submarine on October 7. Due to casualties, his professionalism has been repeatedly criticized.
What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian pointed out that we have noticed the concerns expressed by the Russians, and China has also expressed serious concerns about the collision accident before.
After the accident, the United States issued an inexplicable statement only five days later. This irresponsible, delayed and concealed attitude has made the international community more suspicious of the United States' intentions and details of the accident.
The United States has the responsibility to explain the details of the accident and explain clearly the following issues:
The first is where the US nuclear submarine accident occurred; the second is whether the accident caused nuclear leakage and damage to the marine environment; the third is whether the accident will affect the safety of navigation and fishery operations in the sea area where the incident occurred.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that the United States should take a responsible attitude and give a detailed explanation of the accident as soon as possible, so as to give a satisfactory explanation to the international community and regional countries.
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