China will resolutely safeguard legitimate rights, interests of enterprises: spokeswoman

China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the enterprise, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in Beijing on Tuesday at a press briefing.

Mao made the remarks following a takeover by Panamanian authorities of two Panama Canal ports operated by Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison.

"China's position on the port issue in Panama is clear. I believe you have noticed that the relevant companies have issued statements indicating that they reserve all rights, including resorting to legal proceedings. China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of these companies," Mao said.

China will resolutely safeguard legitimate rights, interests of enterprises: spokeswoman

China will resolutely safeguard legitimate rights, interests of enterprises: spokeswoman

China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman on Tuesday reaffirmed China's objective stance on the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing that China neither exploits the situation nor accepts blame-shifting.

At a regular press briefing, Mao Ning, the spokeswoman, responded to questions regarding the Ukraine crisis.

China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been objective and fair, as is widely recognized. We have consistently encouraged peace talks, promoting ceasefire and the end of hostilities. China never adds fuel to the fire, never takes advantage of the situation for gains, and of course, we do not accept any blame-shifting," said Mao.

China rejects blame-shifting, seeks peace in Ukraine crisis: spokeswoman