介绍:
FM: Vietnam damages its interests after harassing and obstructing China's drilling
The Chinese government is condemning an assault on a Chinese oil rig by a Vienamese boat near the Xisha Islands on Tuesday.
Reports are suggesting the Vienamese boat tried to enter the waters around the oil rig, but was cut off by Chinese boats patroling the region.
The Vienamese boat then capsized.
All aboard were pulled from the water alive.
Qin Gang with the Chinese foreign ministry says actions like this will only hurt Vietnam's interests.
(soundbite Chinese Qin 1)
"It is necessary to point out that the reason behind this incident is that Vietnam is trying to interrupt normal drilling activities by a Chinese company in a dangerous way. The Vietnamese side has also been ignoring Chinese attempts at talks, warnings and advice over and over again. China is once again urging Vietnam to respect China's sovereignty and stop obstructing Chinese activities in the South China Sea."
The Chinese government is also taking issue with comments from the Japanese government connected to Tuesday's incident.
(soundbite Chinese Qin 2)
"Japan should remember that China's Xisha Islands were invaded by Japan's military forces in World War Two. After the victory in World War Two, China regained the sovereignty of the Xisha Islands. Does Japan disagree with that? We're calling on Japan to respect this fact and stop mischief-making and making irresponsible comments".
Tensions between China and Vietnam have been on the rise after Vietnamese boats began harrassing a Chinese oil rig around the Xisha Islands earlier this month.
The dispute over the Islands has led to fierce anti-China riots in Vietnam which left 2 Chinese nationals dead and forced the evacuation of thousands of Chinese citizens working and living in Vietnam.
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