China says it will strengthen national defence education with a focus on safeguarding its maritime rights.

中国表示将加强国防教育，关注维护海洋权益教育。

Mr. Obama said the landmark ruling by the tribunal in the Hague had helped clarify maritime rights in the region.

奥巴马说， 海牙法庭具有里程碑意义的裁决有助于澄清该地区的海洋权利。

He called for the integrated planning of naval operations, maritime rights protection and the marine economy in order to boost the nation's sea power.

统筹海军作战、海洋维权、海洋经济，增强国家海上力量。

It also said China strongly opposes the U. S. endorsement on the illegal and provocative actions in the region by the Philippines, and urged the U. S. to respect China's maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

声明还说，中国强烈反对美国支持菲律宾在该地区的非法挑衅行为，并敦促美国尊重中国在南海的海洋权益。