China proposes treaty with ASEAN over South China Sea dispute

October 09, 2013 15:32

Seeking to play down its maritime dispute over South China Sea with East Asian countries, China will propose a treaty of friendship and cooperation with the 10-member ASEAN bloc.

"China is ready to actively discuss with ASEAN countries the signing of a treaty on good-neighbourliness, friendship and cooperation to consolidate the political foundation for our strategic mutual trust," Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said before leaving for Brunei to attend the ASEAN summit.

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