The 2026 China-U.S. Maritime Military Security Consultation Mechanism Working Group Meeting Held by the Chinese and U.S. Militaries in Hawaii, USA

From May 28 to 29, the Chinese and U.S. militaries held the 2026 annual China-U.S. Maritime Military Security Consultation Mechanism Working Group meeting in Hawaii, USA. Guided by the important consensus of building a "constructive strategic stable relationship between China and the U.S.," both sides engaged in candid and constructive exchanges on the current China-U.S. maritime and air security situation based on equality and respect. They assessed the implementation of the "Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea" since the 2025 China-U.S. Maritime Military Security Consultation Mechanism meeting and discussed measures to improve maritime military security issues between China and the U.S. Both sides agreed that effective communication and exchanges between the two militaries help frontline troops execute their tasks more professionally, enhance mutual understanding, and avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments. At the same time, the Chinese side firmly opposes any actions that harm China's sovereignty and security under the guise of freedom of navigation and overflight, opposes any infringement provocations and close reconnaissance disturbances targeting China, and will continue to firmly safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with the law and regulations, maintaining regional peace and prosperity.