Beijing reported contacts and dialogue between the Chinese military and the United States.
China and the United States maintain a constant dialogue on military issues and aim to prevent crises.
The spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Chen Xi, said that the defense departments of China and the United States maintain close coordination on exchanges at various levels.
Referring to recent contacts and questions about possible visits to China by the head of the Pentagon and the commander of the US Pacific Command, a department representative confirmed that the fourth meeting of the Sino-American Working Group on Communication and Crisis Prevention was held in Washington on November 2-3.
According to Chen Xi, the parties had an in-depth exchange of views on implementing high-level agreements, strengthening mutual trust and preventing wrong judgments. The Chinese Ministry of Defense emphasized that stable and healthy relations between the armed forces of the two powers meet the common interests of the countries and the expectations of the international community. Beijing expects Washington to make joint efforts to resolve disputes in a constructive manner and strengthen strategic stability.
The People's Republic of China reaffirms its position as a responsible power that places global security and military de-escalation above conflict.