Xinhua News Agency: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Viet Nam yesterday presented to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in the South China Sea. On the same day, Viet Nam also sent a diplomatic note to the UN to state Viet Nam's opposition regarding the Philippines'submission filed on June 14. What's China's comment?

Lin Jian: Viet Nam unilaterally presented to the CLCS its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in the South China Sea. Its claims cover parts of China's Nansha Qundao, which infringes on China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, violates international law, including the UN Charter and UNCLOS, and breaches the Agreement on Basic Principles Guiding the Settlement of Sea-related Issues between China and Viet Nam and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) jointly signed by China and ASEAN countries, including Viet Nam. We firmly oppose it and have made serious protests to Viet Nam.

Let me stress that according to the Rules of Procedure of the CLCS, submissions will not be considered where a dispute exists, which means the CLCS will not examine or qualify relevant submissions of Viet Nam and the Philippines on delimitation. Such submissions do not have any practical effect but will only accentuate differences and exacerbate frictions, which will in no way help resolve the disputes. China will remain committed to properly handling disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and consultation with relevant parties.
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