For more insight, we are joined in the studio by Jia Xiudong, who is a senior research fellow from the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1: Foreign Minister Wang Yi has proposed a "dual-track solution" for the South China Sea issue. In brief, it's preferable to resolve bilateral disputes through dialogue, and responsibility for peace and stability should be shared by all the ASEAN members. What's your take on this?

Q2: Wang Yi says China places a high value on its relations with ASEAN? What's the future like for their partnership?