Beijing, Feb. 19 -- China on Wednesday expressed its opposition to recent developments by Vietnam in the Spratly Islands, according to Radio Free Asia.

Spratly Islands consist of more than 100 small islands or reef and are located in the South China Sea.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reaffirmed China's claim over the Nansha Qundao, also known as the Spratlys, asserting that these islands and reefs are part of China's inherent territory.

While addressing a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Guo said, "Nansha Qundao has always been part of China's territory. Bai Jiao is part of Nansha Qundao. China opposes relevant countries' construction activities on islands and reefs they have illegally occupied."

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