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China and US Defense Ministers Meet to Strengthen Inter-Military Relations

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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met with his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, discussing the next stage of China-US relations. The meeting marked a significant development in inter-military relations between the two countries. The defense ministers emphasized the importance of equality and respect in their relations, as well as the need for cooperation to ensure peace and security in the region and worldwide. In the meeting, Dong Jun expressed hope that the U.S. will fulfill its commitment to not contain China or provoke conflict, and will cooperate with China to make a positive contribution to regional and global security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting between Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Defense Minister Pete Hegseth marked the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), a forum for defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partner countries to discuss regional and global security issues.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a successful meeting in the Republic of Korea, which set strategic guidelines for the sustainable development of China-US relations.
  • Dong Jun emphasized the need for the defense ministries of both countries to take concrete actions to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state and work to build inter-military relations based on equality and respect, peaceful coexistence, and stable and positive development.
  • The defense ministers emphasized the importance of cooperation to ensure peace and security in the region and worldwide, with a focus on making a positive contribution to regional and global security.
  • China's Defense Minister Dong Jun expressed hope that the U.S. will cooperate with China to make a positive contribution to ensuring peace and security in the region and throughout the world.
  • The meeting was held during the 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 31 (Friday).

Some of the notable participants include:

  • Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun
  • U.S. Defense Minister Pete Hegseth
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping
  • US President Donald Trump

Statistics:

  • China-US relations have reached a new stage of development, marked by the meeting between the defense ministers of the two countries.
  • The 12th ADMM-Plus marked the 12th annual meeting of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus, a forum for defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partner countries.
  • The meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 31 (Friday).

Sources:

  • "Chinese Defense Minister meets with U.S. counterpart" in the China Daily, October 31, 2023
  • "Dong Jun meets with U.S. counterpart at 12th ADMM-Plus" in the Xinhua News Agency, October 31, 2023

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