Former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying emphasized the need for regional dialogue to address maritime tensions during a prominent panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday. The session, titled \"Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific\", brought global attention to escalating geopolitical challenges in key waterways.
Fu, a veteran diplomat and former ambassador to the UK, stressed that \u0022cooperation, not confrontation, ensures long-term stability.\u0022 Her remarks come amid rising concerns over resource competition and freedom of navigation disputes in areas like the South China Sea and East China Sea.
The 61st MSC, running through February 18, has drawn over 450 senior officials and security experts to debate urgent global issues. Participants explored strategies to balance diverse interests in the Indo-Pacific, a region critical to 60% of global maritime trade. Fu\u0027s participation underscores China\u0027s push for multilateral engagement in shaping regional security frameworks.
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Former Chinese Vice FM Fu Ying speaks at MSC panel discussion
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