Ex-diplomat: Doing nothing will not prevent conflicts
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-diplomat: Doing nothing will not prevent conflicts

China Daily  

China and the United States should not think that just "lying flat" would automatically prevent any disastrous confrontations between the two countries, China's former top diplomat to the US warned on Sunday. He said he felt the US' recent charges of "dangerous interception" by Chinese fighter jets were aimed at hyping the China threat theory and finding excuses to justify the next phase of its military deployment in the region. In recent times, the US has repeatedly spoken of the threat posed by the "unprofessional response" of Chinese fighter jets and warships, but all the so-called maritime and air crises hyped by the US have occurred in the waters and airspace around China, he said. The intention behind the US hyping "dangerous interception" by China is very obvious: One is to continue to hype the so-called China threat theory, while the other is to find reasons for its new military deployment in the next phase, said Meng.

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More provocations lead to stronger countermeasures: Chinese defense ministry
1 week, 5 days ago

More provocations lead to stronger countermeasures: Chinese defense ministry

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of National Defense issued a stern warning to the Philippines on Friday, pledging stronger countermeasures against escalating provocations in the South China Sea. "From Ren'ai Jiao to Xianbin Jiao and from Houteng Jiao to Huangyan Dao, such repeated provocations have allowed the international community to see clearly who is undermining peace and stability in the South …

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary
1 month ago

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary

CNN  

CNN — China rejected a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a conference in southeast Asia this week, marking the latest turn in a tumultuous relationship between the two countries’ defense leaders. Austin sought to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, at the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Laos as part of a long-standing effort to maintain military …

US-China military leaders hold routine talks to discuss South China Sea tensions and other issues
3 months, 1 week ago

US-China military leaders hold routine talks to discuss South China Sea tensions and other issues

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Military leaders from the U.S. and China met in Beijing for routine talks that only resumed in January after being suspended for two years as ties between the two countries soured. The meetings ended on Sunday and officials discussed ongoing issues such as Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war and clashes in the South China Sea. While the talks weren’t …

U.S. military warns Beijing against 'dangerous' South China Sea moves in talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. military warns Beijing against 'dangerous' South China Sea moves in talks

The Hindu  

A senior U.S. military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders. Mr. Paparo "urged the PLA to reconsider its use of dangerous, coercive, and potentially escalatory tactics in the South China Sea and beyond," the statement said, referring to the Chinese military by …

Xi urges US to view China properly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to view China properly

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Aug 29, 2024. Pragmatic cooperation "The US has made some pragmatic gestures, but it still seems obsessed with major-country competition and it keeps containing and suppressing China," said Diao Daming, a professor of US studies at Renmin University of China's …

U.S. national security adviser talks with a top Chinese military official in Beijing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. national security adviser talks with a top Chinese military official in Beijing

The Hindu  

United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Thursday with a top Chinese military official as the two countries strengthen communication in an effort to prevent differences over the South China Sea and Taiwan from spiralling into conflict. The meeting came one day after the White House said that both countries would plan for a phone call between Chinese President …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

By Prime Sarmiento in Hong Kong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-21 14:07 The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines …

Bottom line stressed at Sino-US defense talks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bottom line stressed at Sino-US defense talks

China Daily  

By JIANG CHENGLONG in Singapore | China Daily | Updated: 2024-06-01 07:32 Chinese Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun told United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday in Singapore that the two militaries must adhere to the bottom line of no conflict and no confrontation, emphasizing that the current momentum of stabilization of military relations is hard-won. China's …

Top US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Top US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart for more than an hour Friday, as the two countries seek to repair lines of communications between their militaries that could be critical as tensions continue to rise between the two in the Indo-Pacific region. “He underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed …

Defense Minister affirms China's promise regarding Ukraine conflict
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Minister affirms China's promise regarding Ukraine conflict

China Daily  

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun told his United States counterpart that China remains committed to its promise of not supplying weapons to either side in the Ukraine conflict, a defense spokesperson said on Friday. Dong said, regarding the Ukraine conflict, China has consistently maintained an objective and impartial stance, advocating for a political resolution, according to the spokesman. The …

US urged to stop provocations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US urged to stop provocations

China Daily  

Washington's provocative moves in the waters off China's doorstep were among the top concerns raised by Beijing at the recently concluded second round of China-US consultations on maritime affairs. It urged the US to "seriously respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and refrain from meddling in maritime disputes between China and its neighbors", the statement said. Diao …

China, US hold 2nd round of consultations on maritime affairs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China, US hold 2nd round of consultations on maritime affairs

China Daily  

China and the United States have held the second round of consultations on maritime affairs via video link, during which Beijing called on Washington to effectively respect its territorial sovereignty and maritime interests. The consultations were co-hosted on Friday by Hong Liang, director-general of the Foreign Ministry's Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs, and Mark Baxter Lambert, US State Department …

China and US defense chiefs' talks achieve positive outcomes
8 months ago

China and US defense chiefs' talks achieve positive outcomes

China Daily  

The recent video talks between China and United States defense chiefs have achieved "positive and practical" outcomes, China's Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Wu Qian, the ministry spokesman, made the remarks at a regular news conference in Beijing regarding the video call between Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on April 16. "The …

China and US defense chiefs' talks achieve positive outcomes
8 months ago

China and US defense chiefs' talks achieve positive outcomes

China Daily  

The recent video talks between China and United States defense chiefs have achieved "positive and practical" outcomes, China's Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Wu Qian, the ministry spokesman, made the remarks at a regular news conference in Beijing regarding the video call between Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on April 16. "The …

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months
8 months, 1 week ago

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Al Jazeera  

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun have held their first substantive talks in nearly 18 months as the two countries work to restore military ties. It said Austin “underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed under international law, especially in the South China Sea”. “The US side should …

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
8 months, 1 week ago

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China's national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. HT Image It was the first time Austin has talked to Adm. Dong Jun and the first time he has spoken …

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
8 months, 1 week ago

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China’s national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. It was the first time Austin has talked to Adm. Dong Jun and the first time he has spoken at length …

China asserts position on defense cooperation
8 months, 1 week ago

China asserts position on defense cooperation

China Daily  

China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian. China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian asserted on Friday that the nation's activities in the South China Sea are justified, lawful and beyond reproach. Wu highlighted that certain non-regional countries frequently dispatch military vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea with the intention to "flex muscle", forming alliances to …

Military exchanges conducive to risk reduction: China Daily editorial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Military exchanges conducive to risk reduction: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

According to a Chinese Defense Ministry readout on Saturday, a China-US Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group meeting was held in Hawaii from Wednesday to Thursday with the aim of promoting the healthy, stable and sustainable development of military ties between the two nations. Given that the previous such meeting took place in December 2021 via a video link, the …

United States accused of 'causing turbulence' in South China Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

United States accused of 'causing turbulence' in South China Sea

China Daily  

China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday that there is "no bigger factor than United States interference in causing turbulence" in the South China Sea. Wu elaborated on China's position on the South China Sea issue between China and the Philippines, expressing opposition to foreign interference, infringement and provocation, and advocating managing differences properly. "For some time, in disregard …

Top diplomats from US, China hold ‘constructive’ talks on issues dividing them
10 months, 1 week ago

Top diplomats from US, China hold ‘constructive’ talks on issues dividing them

Associated Press  

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China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry on Thursday said that China urges the United States to stop its worldwide cyber espionage and cyberattacks, and stop smearing other countries under the excuse of cybersecurity. The United States itself is the origin and the biggest perpetrator of cyberattacks, Wang said, noting that the US Cyber Force Command openly declared that …

US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year
1 year ago

US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year

Al Jazeera  

General Charles Q Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, stresses need for dialogue to avoid miscalculations in talks with PLA’s General Liu Zhenli. US Air Force General Charles Q Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Liu Zhenli of China’s People’s Liberation Army touched on “a number of global and regional security issues” during …

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing
1 year ago

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing

The Independent  

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Biden and Xi agree to restore some military-to-military communications between the US and China
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden and Xi agree to restore some military-to-military communications between the US and China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Wednesday to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces as the two leaders met for hours on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. According to the Pentagon’s most recent report on China’s military power, Beijing has “denied, canceled or ignored” military-to-military communications and …

Russia’s envoy uses the stage at a military forum in China to accuse the US of fueling tensions
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia’s envoy uses the stage at a military forum in China to accuse the US of fueling tensions

Associated Press  

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China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacific: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacific: Report

Firstpost  

China is also continuing to build up its strategic nuclear arsenal and has most likely amassed 500 nuclear warheads as of May, the Pentagon said, an increase of about 100 over last year’s estimate. In the past two years, the US has recorded more “coercive and risky” air intercepts by the Chinese military than in the previous decade, the US …

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of ‘highly concerning’ aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes
1 year, 2 months ago

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of ‘highly concerning’ aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes

Associated Press  

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US stands against China’s ‘bullying’ behaviour, Pentagon chief says
1 year, 4 months ago

US stands against China’s ‘bullying’ behaviour, Pentagon chief says

Al Jazeera  

Lloyd Austin’s comments come at start of bilateral talks in Australia on defence, countering China in Asia-Pacific. The United States stands with countries fighting China’s “bullying behaviour”, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said, as he launched bilateral talks in Australia aimed at countering Beijing’s growing influence in the Asia-Pacific. “We’ve seen troubling coercion from the East China Sea to …

US-China pledge to stabilise ties after Xi-Blinken meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

US-China pledge to stabilise ties after Xi-Blinken meeting

The Telegraph  

Chinese president Xi Jinping hailed “progress” in relations with the US after a rare visit from secretary of state Antony Blinken aimed at halting a slide towards conflict. Mr Blinken’s visit, the first by the US’s top diplomat since 2018, ended without an agreement to restart communication between the militaries of the two nations, a key goal for the White …

China’s Qin Gang airs concerns in call with US’s Antony Blinken
1 year, 6 months ago

China’s Qin Gang airs concerns in call with US’s Antony Blinken

Al Jazeera  

The foreign minister says the US must ‘stop interfering’ if it wants to restore strained ties between the two countries. China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang has urged the United States to stop meddling in its affairs and harming its security in a phone call with Antony Blinken, days before the US secretary of state is expected to visit Beijing. Qin …

Senior US, Chinese diplomats hold ‘candid’ talks to avoid escalation of tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

Senior US, Chinese diplomats hold ‘candid’ talks to avoid escalation of tensions

Associated Press  

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Chinese “aggressiveness” could cause casualties, says US
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese “aggressiveness” could cause casualties, says US

Hindustan Times  

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After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military 'aggressiveness'
1 year, 6 months ago

After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military 'aggressiveness'

India Today  

The White House said on Monday recent dangerous encounters between US and Chinese forces in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea reflect a growing aggressiveness by Beijing's military that raises the risk of an error in which "somebody gets hurt." It also follows a May 26 incident in which a Chinese fighter jet carried out what the United States …

US and Chinese officials hold ‘candid’ talks in Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

US and Chinese officials hold ‘candid’ talks in Beijing

Al Jazeera  

Mid-level talks in Beijing mark continuing diplomacy despite rising tensions and competition between US and China. Washington, DC – Officials from the United States had “candid and productive discussions” with Chinese diplomats in Beijing, the US Department of State has said, amid rising tensions between the two countries. The mid-level talks, which mark continuing diplomacy between the two countries despite …

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of provoking Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of provoking Beijing

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the Taiwan Strait, telling a gathering of some of the world’s top defense officials in Singapore on Sunday that such so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols are a provocation to China. In his first international public address since becoming defense minister …

China Defends Buzzing American Warship In Taiwan Strait, Accuses U.S. Of Provoking Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

China Defends Buzzing American Warship In Taiwan Strait, Accuses U.S. Of Provoking Beijing

Huff Post  

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu salutes before delivering his speech on the last day of the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Sunday, June 4, 2023. AP Photo/Vincent Thian SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the …

China’s Li says clash with US would bring ‘unbearable disaster’
1 year, 6 months ago

China’s Li says clash with US would bring ‘unbearable disaster’

Al Jazeera  

At Asia security forum, Chinese defence minister says Beijing seeks dialogue with the US and warns against ‘NATO-like’ alliances in Pacific region. Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has said Beijing seeks dialogue over confrontation with the United States, warning that any conflict between the two nations would bring “unbearable disaster for the world”. “It is undeniable that a severe conflict …

US defense secretary says Washington won’t stand for ‘coercion and bullying’ from China
1 year, 6 months ago

US defense secretary says Washington won’t stand for ‘coercion and bullying’ from China

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict. In Singapore, Chinese Lt. Gen. Jing Jianfeng, a senior member of …

China blasts US after Washington says talks key to avoid ‘crisis’
1 year, 6 months ago

China blasts US after Washington says talks key to avoid ‘crisis’

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tells Asian security summit that ‘conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable’ and lines of communication with China are crucial. “Open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential – especially between our defense and military leaders,” he said in another tweet. “First, there’s only one China in the world, and Taiwan …

China accuses US of interfering in training exercise before aerial confrontation
1 year, 6 months ago

China accuses US of interfering in training exercise before aerial confrontation

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry accused the U.S. of “interference and surveillance” of a naval exercise in the South China Sea ahead of an incident in which a Chinese fighter pilot flew at high speed in front of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane, underscoring the rupture in contacts between their militaries. A statement issued late Wednesday by the Chinese …

US defense secretary says ongoing lack of communication with China could lead to incident that could ‘spiral out of control’
1 year, 6 months ago

US defense secretary says ongoing lack of communication with China could lead to incident that could ‘spiral out of control’

CNN  

CNN — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was “unfortunate” China declined a US offer to speak at a defense summit this week in Singapore and that the ongoing lack of communication could result in “an incident that could very, very quickly spiral out of control.” “ou’ve heard me talk a number of times about the importance of countries, with …

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights
1 year, 6 months ago

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing responded Wednesday to complaints from the United States about a Chinese fighter jet’s dangerous interception of an American Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea by demanding an end to such flights. The incident adds to military, diplomatic and economic tensions between the countries over U.S. support for self-governing Taiwan, China’s refusal …

WATCH: Chinese jet's 'aggressive maneuver' near US spy plane over South China Sea
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: Chinese jet's 'aggressive maneuver' near US spy plane over South China Sea

Firstpost  

The US military said on Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive” maneuver close to a US reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to fly through the turbulent wake. “The Chinese J-16 fighter pilot flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135, which was conducting routine operations in international …

US military complains of unsafe, aggressive move by Chinese fighter jet
1 year, 6 months ago

US military complains of unsafe, aggressive move by Chinese fighter jet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to fly through the turbulent wake. The Chinese J-16 fighter pilot “flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135,” which was conducting routine operations in international airspace last Friday, …

Chinese defense ministry delivers remarks on Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trip through US
1 year, 8 months ago

Chinese defense ministry delivers remarks on Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trip through US

China Daily  

BEIJING - Spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense delivered remarks on Thursday concerning the "transit" trip of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen through the United States. The following is the full text of the remarks: We firmly oppose all forms of official interaction between the United States and Taiwan and any visit by leader of the Taiwan authorities to the …

China threatens consequences over US warship's actions
1 year, 9 months ago

China threatens consequences over US warship's actions

India Today  

China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security. “Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom …

China threatens consequences over US warship’s actions
1 year, 9 months ago

China threatens consequences over US warship’s actions

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security. “Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to …

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