{"id":47991,"date":"2024-06-02T08:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T08:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/06\/02\/bottom-line-stressed-at-sino-us-defense-talks-china-daily\/"},"modified":"2024-06-02T08:03:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T08:03:38","slug":"bottom-line-stressed-at-sino-us-defense-talks-china-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/bottom-line-stressed-at-sino-us-defense-talks-china-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottom line stressed at Sino-US defense talks: China Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEIJING, China, Jun 2 \u2014 Chinese Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun told United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday in Singapore that the two militaries must adhere to the bottom line of no conflict and no confrontation, emphasizing that the current momentum of stabilization of military relations is hard-won.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Their meeting, which was conducted on the sidelines of the elite security forum \u2014 the Shangri-La Dialogue \u2014 marked the first face-to-face talks between the defense ministers of China and the US since 2022.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Ministry of National Defense spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian said the two defense chiefs engaged in \u201cpositive, pragmatic and constructive strategic communication\u201d, which touched on a wide range of topics, including Taiwan, the South China Sea, the Ukraine crisis and the Palestine-Israel issue.<\/p>\n

According to a news release from the ministry, Dong said that the healthy development of Sino-US military relations is in the common interests of both parties and is a general expectation of the international community.<\/p>\n

He said the purpose of military communication is to enhance understanding, eliminate misunderstandings and build mutual trust.<\/p>\n

Dong expressed hope that the US would match its words with actions and work with China to genuinely implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state.<\/p>\n

He stressed the importance of prioritizing peace, stability and trust, enhancing communication, taking responsibility, advancing exchanges, and exploring a proper way for the two militaries to coexist that aligns with both parties\u2019 interests and global expectations.<\/p>\n

Dong reiterated China\u2019s stance on Taiwan and the South China Sea, stressing that the Taiwan question is purely China\u2019s internal affair, and external forces have no right to interfere.<\/p>\n

China firmly opposes the US severely violating its commitments and sending wrong signals to \u201cTaiwan independence\u201d forces, said the minister, urging the US to correct its mistakes and not support \u201cTaiwan independence\u201d by force in any form.<\/p>\n

Regarding the Ren\u2019ai Reef in the South China Sea, Dong said that China\u2019s attitude and bottom line are clear. He noted that while China insists on resolving differences through equal consultation, it will not ignore actions that escalate provocations.<\/p>\n

After the defense chiefs\u2019 meeting, Wu briefed the media on further details of the talks, adding that Dong and Austin also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and the Palestine-Israel issue.<\/p>\n

Dong emphasized that China always maintains an objective and fair stance to promote a political resolution and does not supply weapons to either side of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, enforcing strict controls on exports of dual-use items lawfully.<\/p>\n

Regarding the Palestine-Israel issue, Dong pointed out that China, along with the vast majority of countries, has been actively promoting a cease-fire and peace. He expressed hope that the US would act responsibly as a major power and abandon double standards to contribute positively to regional peace.<\/p>\n

The spokesman said the 75-minute meeting was aimed at implementing the important consensus between the head of states of the two nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, the talks help both sides increase understanding and avoid misjudgments, yielding good results. Moving forward, the two sides will maintain communication and exchanges through military and diplomatic channels.\u201d Wu said, adding that the meeting also included next steps for military exchanges, such as those among military academies.<\/p>\n

Wu emphasized that high-level communication and exchanges between the Chinese and US militaries are crucial, but also added: \u201cWe cannot expect that all questions between the two militaries can be resolved through a single meeting. From the Chinese perspective, we believe it is better to meet than not to meet, and better to talk than not to talk. More communication and interaction are completely necessary and conducive to the further development of military relations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gu Juan, an associate research fellow at the People\u2019s Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences, said that the meeting was crucial for eliminating misunderstandings between the two nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cEliminating misunderstandings involves understanding each other\u2019s bottom lines,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe US must understand China\u2019s bottom line in military relations, which is that China\u2019s sovereignty, dignity and core interests are inviolable. The US should genuinely respect China\u2019s interests and major concerns in practical actions,\u201d said Gu.<\/p>\n

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