China says US military talks held in Washington, urges stable ties
China's defence ministry says the fourth crisis communication meeting was held in Washington on 2-3 November. Beijing urges Washington to work together to implement leaders' consensus and manage differences.
China's defence ministry has confirmed that the fourth meeting of the China-US Crisis Communication and Prevention Working Group was held in Washington on 2-3 November. Defence ministry spokesman Chen Xi told reporters in Beijing that the two sides had in-depth exchanges on implementing consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthening communication, and avoiding misunderstandings and miscalculations.
Chen said maintaining stable, healthy and sustainable development of military-to-military relations serves the common interests of both countries and is widely expected by the international community. China attaches importance to strategic communication between the two militaries, he added.
The defence spokesman said the two countries' defence departments have maintained communication and coordination on exchanges and dialogue at various levels. He expressed hope that Washington would work with Beijing to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, enhance communication and dialogue, and properly manage differences.
Chen said such efforts would add positive factors to building a constructive and strategically stable relationship between China and the United States.