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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — A new book on the historical basis of China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea (SCS) was unveiled at a launch event in the Chinese capital on Thursday.
The book, titled “The South China Sea: History and Real Facts,” is the result of a seven-year research project involving more than 10 scholars and experts from across China.
The book launch was jointly organized by the Huayang Center for Marine Cooperation and Ocean Management in Sanya, Hainan Province, South China, the China South China Sea Research Institute, and Zhejiang Publishing United Group.
According to the publishers, the book draws on a wide range of Chinese and international archival materials and key historical events to explore China's historical presence and activities in the region.
Its aim is to fill the gaps in existing historical research and present the international community with fact-based arguments in support of China's claims in the South China Sea.
The publishers note that the book examines the South China Sea issue from the perspective of various disciplines, including history, international law, international relations, cartography and geography, allowing for a broad analysis of the issue.
Wu Shitsun, the book's lead editor and chairman of the Huayang Center, said at the book's launch that some existing publications on the South China Sea published abroad are riddled with errors and misconceptions.
“In response to this, in 2018 we initiated a project to compile a book that directly addresses and corrects these erroneous statements, thereby restoring the historical truth,” he noted.
Wu Shitsun added that he believes the book will play a constructive role in clarifying the facts regarding the South China Sea issue and strengthening China's position and discourse on the issue internationally.
He also said that there are plans to release an English version of this publication in the future. -0-
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