China News Service, Beijing, March 8 (Zhang Weiran and Xie Yanbing) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference on March 8.
A reporter asked: The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it asked China not to "infringe" Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf through military exercises. This statement seems to be a response to China's military exercises in relevant waters from March 4 to 15.
What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian: China conducts military exercises at its doorstep, which is legitimate and beyond reproach.
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