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China says committed to 'friendly' talks on maritime disputes

Two submarines at the PLA Naval Museum in Qingdao, China's Shandong province on April 23, 2024. [AFP]

A senior Chinese defence official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes through "friendly consultation", speaking at the formal opening of a naval forum attended by top brass from the United States and Russia.

Navy representatives from 29 countries including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India and Australia are expected to attend the four-day Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, on China's east coast.

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