China slams UK over joint statement on South China Sea

China firmly opposes and strongly condemns a joint statement issued by the United Kingdom and other countries 10 years after the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration Award," China's embassy in the UK said on Sunday.

A spokesperson for the embassy said the statement disregarded the basic facts of the South China Sea and endorsed the "award," which is illegal, null and void, challenged China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, and disrupted regional peace and stability.

The spokesperson added that the so-called "arbitration" violated fundamental principles of international law and contravened the integrity and authority of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

China has stated from the outset that it does not accept or recognize the "award," and nor will China accept any claim or action based on it, the spokesperson said.

The UK is not a party to the South China Sea issue and is in no position to make irresponsible remarks on China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, according to the spokesperson.

The embassy has urged the UK to respect facts, quit joining the anti-China show staged by a handful of countries, and stop fanning tensions and stirring up troubles in the region.

China slams UK over joint statement on South China Sea

"The Heritage Guardian", a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing on mainstream media outlets in Azerbaijan on Friday.

"The Heritage Guardian" features vivid stories that reflect Chinese President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture.

The program explains to international audiences the essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and the solid cultural foundation underpinning his philosophy of governance.

Guests attending the launch event for the documentary said the Azerbaijani version of the documentary holds significant importance, as it is an excellent example of cultural dialogue between China and Azerbaijan, generating extensive resonance between the two countries in terms of protecting and inheriting outstanding historical and cultural heritage.

At the event, CMG also introduced a number of its programs to Azerbaijan Television, a state-controlled national television station in Azerbaijan, including China Flash Forward, Chinese Craftsmanship, Song of the Yellow River, Herbal Legacy, The Wisdom of Wellness, and Wok This Way, which aroused great interest among the guests present.

Chinese documentary "The Heritage Guardian" premieres on major media in Azerbaijan