Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Chinese premier Li Qiang told him negotiations will continue to avoid actions that risked escalation.
In his interview with CNN aired earlier today, Anwar Ibrahim also addressed doubts raised over his commitment to democratic reforms.
Speaking to CNN in an interview broadcast on Saturday, Anwar said Chinese premier Li Qiang gave him the assurance after Beijing released a map with a “10-dash line” last month that appeared to expand its claims in the disputed waters.Anwar said Li was “clear and categorical” in saying that China would continue to negotiate and not “exercise any action that would explode or cause dissension with our colleagues, our friends in the region.
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