China has firmly opposed comments made by the US on the Diaoyu Islands. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, says China urges the US to adopt a responsible attitude in regard to the issue.
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He adds that the US should be careful with its words and acts and maintain regional peace and stability and the general situation of Sino-US relations with practical actions and build credit with the Chinese people.
Qin’s response follows a statement made by US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, that the US opposes any unilateral action to undermine Japan’s administrative authority over the islands.