Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's five-point proposal on the South China Sea is the country's latest effort and commitment to maintain peace and stability in the waters.

Speaking at the East Asia Summit in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Li called on countries outside the region to refrain from taking actions that may raise tensions in the region and urged the countries directly concerned to peacefully settle the sovereignty and jurisdiction disputes in accordance with relevant international law through consultations and negotiations.

Li also suggested that all countries undertake to exercise and uphold freedom of navigation and overflights in the South China Sea in accordance with international law.