China says it will not use force in disputes with its neighbours over the South Korea sea. Talking to media, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei today said China will not resort to force or threat of force in its simmering territorial disputes with Vietnam and the Philippines. However, he said some countries have released groundless and irresponsible remarks in an attempt to expand the disputes. The spokesman said countries not related to the disputes should permit those that are involved in the disputes to settle their problems directly.