China News Service, March 1st. According to the Ministry of National Defense website, the National Defense Information Bureau today answered questions on recent military-related hot issues, including the South China Sea issue, China's activities in the waters near the Diaoyu Islands, and the US's rendering of the "China threat theory."

Among them, in response to the "external comments that China is continuously strengthening military building", the Ministry of National Defense responded that the territory left by our ancestors should not be thrown away, and we don't want anything from others.

History has and will continue to prove that the Chinese military has always been a staunch force for safeguarding world peace.

The territory left by the ancestors can't be lost even an inch

　　A reporter asked that in recent years, there have been comments from the outside world that China has continuously strengthened its military strength, displayed its military strength to the outside world, and has become tougher in handling disputes with neighboring countries. This means that China's defensive national defense policy is changing.

What is your response to this?

　　The Ministry of National Defense pointed out that China’s socialist nature, strategic decision-making on the path of peaceful development, independent foreign policy of peace, and the Chinese cultural tradition of “peace is the most precious” determine that China will unswervingly pursue a defensive national defense policy and insist on never Seeking hegemony, never expanding, and never seeking spheres of influence are the distinctive features of China's national defense in the new era.

The Chinese military resolutely performs its duties and missions, resolutely defends sovereignty and security, persists in maintaining fairness and justice, and adheres to the bottom line of principles.

Since the founding of New China, we have never proactively provoked a war, and we have never invaded an inch of land in other countries.

　　We can't lose an inch of the territory left by our ancestors, and we don't want a single cent of other people's things.

The construction and development of China's national defense and military is entirely out of the need to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It does not target any country or pose a threat to any country.

　　In recent years, the Chinese military has conducted exchanges and cooperation with the militaries of various countries, provided a wealth of international public security products, responded to common security threats and challenges, and made important contributions to maintaining world peace and stability and serving the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

History has and will continue to prove that the Chinese military has always been a staunch force for safeguarding world peace.

Chinese government ships carry out law enforcement activities within the territorial waters of the country, which are legitimate and undisputed

　　In response to the "recently Japanese media reports that Chinese official vessels have been operating more frequently in the waters near the Diaoyu Islands, Japan has expressed concern about China's increased maritime activities. Does China have any comment on this?", the Ministry of National Defense pointed out:

　　The Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, which has sufficient historical and legal basis.

The law enforcement activities carried out by Chinese government ships within the territorial waters of the country are legitimate and undisputed, and will continue to be normalized.

　　Japan is an important neighbor of China.

We hope that Japan will focus on the overall long-term development of bilateral relations, meet China halfway, and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the spirit of mutual cooperation partners and not pose threats to each other to achieve common development and benefit the two countries and their peoples.

China's determination to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea is unwavering

　　A reporter asked questions. 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 Ministry of National Defense pointed out that at present, the 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 make troubles or provoke the situation in the South China Sea to heat up.

Adhere to the new security concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable

　　The reporter asked a question. According to reports, US politicians have played up the "China threat theory" on multiple occasions, declaring that they would work closely with allies to "win China in competition."

What's your comment on this?

　　The Ministry of National Defense responded that the world 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. .

　　We actively practice the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and oppose the zero-sum game concept that you lose, we lose, and the winner takes all; we promote the construction of a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation, and oppose closed and confrontational purposes. We adhere to the new security concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and oppose unilateral and exclusive absolute security.