“The correct understanding of Beijing by the American side is the key to the development of healthy, stable and sustainable relations between the militaries of the People’s Republic of China and the United States,” RIA Novosti reports on Liu Zhenli’s words.
It is also important for the United States to truly respect China’s core interests and major concerns and focus on promoting practical cooperation and strengthening mutual understanding, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson emphasized.
He also recalled that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter of China and does not allow any external interference.
Liu Zhenli called on Washington to respect Beijing’s sovereignty, maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, exercise caution in words and actions, and take real actions to maintain peace and stability in the region and relations. between the two countries as a whole.
Previously, Western media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a November summit in San Francisco, directly told US President Joe Biden that Beijing would reunify Taiwan and mainland China. It was emphasized that this would be done peacefully and not through the use of force. The Chinese leader also pointed out to the American leader that Washington is influencing the participants in the election of the head of the Taiwan administration, which will be held in January next year.
