Ministry of National Defense: Willing to Work with the U.S. to Steadily Promote the Military Relationship Along a Stable and Positive Trajectory

On the afternoon of May 18, Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released a message regarding recent military-related issues.

Reporter: According to reports, during a recent meeting with U.S. President Trump, who was visiting China, President Xi Jinping pointed out that both sides should further utilize political diplomacy and military communication channels. What are your expectations for the development of China-U.S. military relations in the next phase?

Jiang Bin: The successful meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Trump has reached an important consensus on building a "constructive strategic stable relationship between China and the U.S.," which has clarified the direction for the development of relations between the two countries and provided fundamental guidelines. The stable development of China-U.S. military relations aligns with the common interests of both sides and is also a widespread expectation of the international community. We are willing to work together with the U.S. side to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, strengthen communication and dialogue, manage differences, build trust and dispel doubts, and promote the military relationship to develop steadily and positively, playing a positive role in the bright future of bilateral relations and in world peace and stability.