China's island reclamation in the South China Sea is well-founded, and the United States has adopted double standards on the issue.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman reiterates that China's construction activities on the Nansha islands and reefs fall within the scope of China's sovereignty.
Country created one million new millionaires last year as the nation's booming stock market bolstered the ranks of the wealthy.
After debacles in Syria and Ukraine, the US must realize that there is always a price to be paid for intervening in other countries' affairs.
China opposed US Defense Secretary Ash Carter's remarks that China's island-building activities in the South China Sea are undermining security.
Beijing remains committed to strengthening rules governing the South China Sea and resolving disputes through negotiation and consultation.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun on Tuesday labeled recent incidents in the South China Sea as "old tricks" used to stir tensions and smear the reputation of Chinese armed forces.
Government’s response comes after reports of an exchange between the Chinese navy and a US surveillance plane in the South China Sea.
While rejecting allegations on Friday that coast guard stole fish, Beijing urges Manila to stop illegally fishing in Chinese waters.
The recent upsurge of kidnappings and other crimes in the Philippines has alarmed the large Filipino- Chinese community in the country. It has also prompted the Chinese government to warn its citizens on Friday not to travel to the Philippines in the meantime.
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi urges Vietnam to stop disturbing Chinese oil rig operations at sea and creating new disputes.
The fishing boat sank after harassing and colliding with a Chinese fishing boat in the South China Sea at around 5 pm Monday.