CCTV: China dismisses Pentagon report on freedom of navigation
BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday urged the United States to show respect for other countries' sovereignty and security.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the statement at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on an annual freedom of navigation report released by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on April 25.
According to the DoD Freedom of Navigation Report for the Fiscal Year 2015, the U.S. military conducted "freedom of navigation" operations against 13 countries and regions last year, including China, India and Indonesia.
The DoD said on its website that these operations aimed to preserve the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
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