China News Agency, Beijing, May 27 (Reporter Li Chun) The Ministry of National Defense of China held a regular press conference on the 27th. Spokesperson Tan Kefei pointed out that engaging in a loser, a zero-sum game will only create more divisions, antagonisms and peace. Chaos.
A reporter asked. According to reports, the Biden administration continued to promote the "Indo-Pacific strategy" after taking office and frequently provokes military affairs against China. The strategy's intention to contain China has become increasingly prominent.
According to a report in the US "Foreign Policy" magazine, an anonymous official from the US Department of Defense stated that the US government intends to add more defense hotlines to China to manage security risks and prevent potential conflicts.
Does China have any comment?
Tan Kefei said that on the issue of "Indo-Pacific strategy", China always believes that no strategy should go against the trend of the times of peaceful development and deliberately exaggerate conflict and confrontation.
The strategy of strengthening the military presence and highlighting military competition will only increase regional tensions and endanger world peace and stability.
No strategy should instigate the establishment of selective and exclusive military alliances, nor should it gang up to engage in "small circles" and create a "new cold war" in which blocs oppose each other.
Engaging in you lose and I lose, zero-sum games, will only create more divisions, confrontations and chaos.
No strategy should harm the well-being of the people in the region and drag the region into a dangerous situation.
Seeking self-interest and unilateral absolute security will only harm others and be unpopular.
Tan Kefei pointed out that for a long time, the Chinese and US militaries have always maintained multi-channel communication, including direct telephone calls from the Ministry of Defense.
Regarding the issue of adding a defense hotline to China, China believes that the purpose of establishing the hotline is to increase trust and resolve doubts, manage crises, and prevent conflicts.
On the one hand, the United States cannot claim to set up a hotline, while on the other hand, it continuously strengthens its military deployment in the Asia-Pacific region, conducts frequent reconnaissance of China's arrival, and even deliberately creates dangerous incidents of ship and aircraft.
"We urge the U.S. to be consistent with its words and deeds, to show sincerity, to act in the same direction with China, to strengthen dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, and promote the healthy and stable development of the relationship between the two militaries." The spokesperson said.
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