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China and United States would like to develop new type of military relations 1204143.


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Defence & Security News - China / United States

 
 
Saturday, April 12, 2014 01:43 PM
 
China and United States would like to develop new type of military relations.
Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan held talks with his U.S. counterpart Chuck Hagel on promoting the sound and stable development of a new type of military relations. Chang said this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations, and it is also a crucial year for the two sides to build the new type of major-country relations.
     
Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan held talks with his U.S. counterpart Chuck Hagel on promoting the sound and stable development of a new type of military relations. Chang said this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations, and it is also a crucial year for the two sides to build the new type of major-country relations.
Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (R) review the guard of honor at a welcoming ceremony before their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2014.
     

Chinese President Xi Jinping described the content of this kind of relationship with "no conflict and no confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation", which revealed the characteristics of bilateral relations, said Chang.

He called on the two countries to steadily and unswervingly push forward the construction of the new type of major-country relations, which is in line with the fundamental and long-term interests of the two sides as well as the lasting peace and stability of Asia-Pacific region and the world.

Chang applauded the major progress achieved in bilateral military relations since last year, noting that the two sides should further enhance dialogue and communication, and respect each other's core interests and major concern.

He urged the two armed forces to strengthen pragmatic exchange and cooperation, effectively manage crisis and risks, properly resolve major obstacles and differences, so as to push forward the healthy and stable development of their new type military ties.

Hagel spoke positively of the current development of bilateral military ties, stressing that the U.S. will firmly support the development of the U.S.-China new type of military relations.

He called on the two armed forces to actively expand the areas for cooperation, constantly conduct substantive dialogues, beef up cooperation on humanitarian relief and anti-piracy, and manage and control their differences with a responsible and constructive manner, so as to reduce misjudgment and risks.

 
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