[president of Palau says Chinese vessels entering the country's exclusive economic zone have asked the United States to step up patrols] Xinhua News Agency, June 15, according to Reuters, the President of Palau said that after Chinese ships entered the exclusive economic zone recently, Palau has asked the United States to step up patrols in its waters. In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on the 15th that China has informed relevant countries that relevant Chinese vessels have taken shelter from the wind in the relevant waters and have not carried out any marine survey and investigation activities. He said: China has always abided by international law and the basic norms governing international relations, and has always strictly required its vessels to exercise their right to freedom of navigation and carry out scientific research activities in accordance with the law. China has always maintained that all parties should do more things conducive to the peaceful development and stability of Pacific island countries. At the same time, we also believe that security cooperation between countries should not be directed against third parties.