Hey there, world news fans! 🌍 Big news from Singapore: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had a 'positive, pragmatic, and constructive' chat on Friday! 🎉
Meeting on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top defense and security forum, the two defense chiefs spent a solid 75 minutes—yep, longer than planned!—discussing some of the biggest issues of our time. Topics on the table included China-U.S. relations, military-to-military ties, the Taiwan question, the South China Sea, the Ukraine crisis, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. 🕊️
According to Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, this face-to-face was all about enhancing understanding and avoiding miscalculations. Sounds like a step in the right direction, right? 🤝
Dong Jun highlighted that the relationship between the two militaries has stabilized—a hard-won achievement! He emphasized that both sides should stick to the bottom line of non-conflict and non-confrontation, acting as a real, stable cornerstone for China-U.S. relations. Solid advice! 🛡️
He also urged the U.S. to be consistent in words and actions, and to work together with China to implement the common understandings reached by their heads of state. Time to walk the talk! 🚶♂️
The two sides agreed to keep the communication lines open through military and diplomatic channels. After all, open dialogue is key to exploring ways for the two militaries to get along, meeting not just their own interests but also the expectations of the rest of the world. 🌐
So, what does this mean for the future? Only time will tell, but for now, it's great to see these global powers engaging in constructive conversations. Let's hope for more positive vibes ahead! ✌️
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Defense chiefs of China, U.S. hold 'constructive' talks in Singapore
cgtn.com
