Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian stressed the importance of maintaining a suitable atmosphere and principles in communication between Chinese and US defense chiefs.
During a regular press conference, Wu Qian addressed the absence of a meeting between the defense chiefs at the 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus and its potential impact on future communication.
China upholds clear principles for military relations with the US, emphasizing the inviolability of China’s sovereignty, dignity, and core interests.
Wu Qian highlighted the need for a conducive atmosphere and principled communication, criticizing actions that harm China’s core interests while calling for self-awareness from the US side.