王毅国务委员兼外长2020年两会记者会（双语全文）(53)

最近这几年，在中国与东盟国家共同努力下，南海局势不断趋稳向好。中国与东盟各国在海上搜救、海洋环保、海洋科考等领域的合作取得了很多积极进展，“南海行为准则”磋商也在快速有序推进，目前已进入案文第二轮审读阶段。中国与东盟国家已就早日达成“准则”形成明确共识，我们实现这一目标的信心和决心是坚定的，不会受到外界的任何干扰破坏。中方将继续同东盟各国加强协作，尽早重启因疫情而暂停的“准则”磋商，并且积极探讨新的海上合作方式，切实维护好南海地区的和平稳定与发展繁荣。
In recent years, the situation in the South China Sea has stabilized due to the joint efforts of China and ASEAN countries. A lot of progress has been made in our cooperation on maritime search and rescue as well as marine conservation and research. The COC consultations are proceeding smoothly and speedily, with the second reading of the text already begun. China and ASEAN countries have agreed to conclude the COC at an early date, a goal we are confident and determined to achieve. No external interference can distract or sabotage our efforts. COVID-19 has put the consultations on a break, but China is coordinating closely with ASEAN countries to pick up where we left off as soon as possible. We will also explore new ways of maritime cooperation to safeguard peace and stability and promote development and prosperity in the South China Sea region.