China Won't Argue to Philippines over Benham Rise

China and Philippines won't be arguing over Benham Rise according to China's Foreign Ministry.

It can be recalled earlier this month that the defense minister of Philippines revealed that China has been conducting survey missions in the vast area the United Nations has declared as Philippines' continent shelf.

China already dismissed the said report and confirmed that their ships were just passing by the waters.

"China fully respects the Philippines' maritime area rights over the Benham Rise. On this point, there has not been, is not at the moment and will not be a dispute between China and the Philippines," the ministry said.

Moreover, the chief ministry added that both countries have worked hard to improve their relations and there's no way they would just end it that way.

The president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has also assured his countrymen that China will not jeopardize the friendship of the two countries.