China says it will punish those Chinese lumber companies who illegally arrange lumbering operations in Myanmar.
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang says some Chinese companies have lumber operations in Myanmar, and most of their business is operated correctly with the contracts or agreements between the companies of the two countries and in accordance with local Myanmar laws and regulations.
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang said in a press conference, "It is undeniable that a handful of companies and individuals engaged in illegal logging under the incentive of interest. The Chinese Government attaches great importance to this problem. We require all Chinese companies and individuals to abide by the laws and regulations of Myanmar and not to disturb the normal order for trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. We will punish the offenses according to law."
Qin did not say what type of punishments these companies will face.
