China News Agency, Beijing, October 29 (Reporter Gao Kai) Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian said in Beijing on the 29th that recently, US Secretary of Defense Esper used military and diplomatic channels to specifically address the so-called "October Surprise" rumors. To clarify that the relevant report does not match the facts.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: According to U.S. media reports, the U.S. is studying plans to use MQ-9 drones to attack relevant islands and reefs in the South China Sea when Trump’s presidential election is unfavorable in order to create the so-called "October Surprise".
How do you comment on this?
Wu Qian said that recently, US Secretary of Defense Esper specifically clarified this through military and diplomatic channels, stating that the relevant reports do not match the facts and that the US has no intention of creating a military crisis against China and is willing to establish a stable, constructive, and result-oriented approach with China. Orient the relationship between the two militaries, establish the necessary mechanisms to reduce risks, strengthen communication, and cooperate in areas with common interests.
"We believe that under the current situation, it is very important to maintain communication between the Chinese and US militaries. We require the US to keep its words and deeds, keep its promises, and take effective measures to stop military provocations in the sea and airspace in front of China, and stop actions that harm China’s core interests and major concerns. Behavior. If anyone dares to provoke a conflict at sea, China will resolutely fight back and firmly safeguard national sovereignty and security interests." Wu Qian said.
He expressed the hope that the US and China will meet halfway, strengthen communication, manage risks, increase mutual trust, prevent misjudgments, and push Sino-US relations back on the right track of coordination, cooperation, and stability.
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