摘要：In response to a media inquiry regarding the Republic of Korea (ROK) government's claim that the Chinese Coast Guard had blocked a

In response to a media inquiry regarding the Republic of Korea (ROK) government's claim that the Chinese Coast Guard had blocked a ROK research vessel attempting to investigate a steel structure set up by China in the provisional maritime zone in the Yellow Sea on February 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference in Beijing on Tuesday, "I am not familiar with the specifics you mentioned. What I can tell you is that China and the ROK have overlapping claims on maritime rights and interests. The two sides are advancing negotiations on maritime delimitation and in the meanwhile, actively carrying out cooperation in the provisional maritime zone in accordance with the China-ROK Fishery Agreement."

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

Mao pointed out that regarding the maritime disputes between the two sides, China and the ROK maintain sound communication through the dialogue and cooperation mechanism of maritime affairs, and the maritime law enforcement authorities of the two countries also have smooth communication channel.

"The situation in the Yellow Sea is stable at the moment." Mao added. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)

来源：中国青年报