China News Service, Beijing, March 1st (Reporter Li Chun) The Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense of China pointed out that the strengthening of the military alliance system against third parties is entirely Cold War mentality when answering questions from reporters on recent military-related hot issues on March 1. The product of, has long been out of date and should have been swept into the garbage dump of history long ago.
A reporter asked that Japanese media recently reported that Chinese official vessels have been operating more frequently in the waters near the Diaoyu Islands, and the Japanese side is concerned about China's increased maritime activities.
what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
"The Diaoyu Islands and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, which has a sufficient historical and legal basis." The Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense pointed out that the Chinese government ships carrying out law enforcement activities within the country's territorial waters are legitimate and undisputed. Will continue to be normalized.
The Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense said that Japan is an important neighbor of China.
It is hoped that Japan will focus on the overall long-term development of bilateral relations, meet the Chinese side halfway, and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the spirit of being a partner of each other and not posing a threat to each other, so as to achieve common development and benefit the two countries and peoples.
A reporter asked. According to media reports, the French Navy has recently sent ships to carry out a "free navigation" mission in the South China Sea, and the British Navy said it will also prepare to enter the South China Sea for operations.
There are comments that the South China Sea may become a field of wrestling among major powers.
what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
The Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense stated that the current situation in the South China Sea is generally stable, and countries in the region are committed to turning the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation.
China’s determination to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea is unwavering and resolutely opposes any country’s increasing military presence in the South China Sea in the name of "freedom of navigation", creating an atmosphere of tension, interfering in regional affairs, and harming the common interests of countries in the region.
"It is hoped that relevant countries will make constructive contributions to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. They will not do nothing and do not stir up the situation in the South Sea.
Another reporter asked. According to reports, U.S. politicians have played up the "China threat theory" on multiple occasions, declaring that they will work closely with allies to "overcome China in competition."
What's your comment on this?
"The world today has entered a new era of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win. The strengthening of the military alliance system against third parties is completely a product of the Cold War mentality. It has long been outdated and should have been swept into the garbage dump of history." Ministry of Information Bureau said.
The Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense also pointed out that China actively implements the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and opposes the zero-sum game concept that you lose, we lose, and the winner takes all; it promotes the construction of a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation, and opposes closure. A military alliance for the purpose of confrontation; adhere to the new security concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable, and oppose unilateral and exclusive absolute security. (Finish)