China News Service, December 29th. On the afternoon of the 29th, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference. Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, deputy director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, reviewed the international military cooperation in 2022 when answering reporters' questions.
At the meeting, a reporter asked: According to the "Liberation Army Daily" report, since the beginning of this year, the Chinese military has faithfully practiced the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, insisted on fulfilling the international responsibilities of the military of a major country, actively carried out international military cooperation, and achieved fruitful results.
Could the spokesperson please provide further information.
Tan Kefei responded that 2022 is of great significance in the history of the party and the country. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was successfully held, and a solid step has been taken in the new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way.
Over the past year, the Chinese military’s international military cooperation has been guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implemented Xi Jinping’s Thought on Strengthening the Army, thoroughly implemented Xi Jinping’s Thought on Diplomacy, deeply comprehended the decisive significance of the “two establishments”, and implemented the responsibility system of the Chairman of the Military Commission , closely around the party's goal of strengthening the military in the new era, focus on preparing for war, be brave in pioneering and innovating, and make positive contributions to safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests, maintaining world peace and stability, and serving the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
The first is to serve the overall situation of politics and diplomacy.
Since the beginning of this year, under the guidance of Chairman Xi’s diplomatic strategy of the heads of state, the leaders of the Central Military Commission have held meetings or video calls with the defense departments and military leaders of Russia, the United States, Cambodia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, etc., to promote the achievements of the heads of state’s diplomacy in the field of international military cooperation. ; Hold the reception for the 95th anniversary of the founding of the army, the second ministerial meeting of the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum, the fifth China-Latin America High-level Defense Forum, etc.; in the above activities, actively promote the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the global Major concepts such as security initiatives and a community with a shared future for mankind have enhanced foreign parties' understanding and recognition of China's policy positions.
The second is to defend national sovereignty, dignity and core interests.
In response to the provocative words and deeds of certain countries such as the United States on Taiwan, the South China Sea and other issues involving China's core interests and major concerns, while resolutely carrying out military operations to defend national sovereignty and security, make solemn representations, implement countermeasures and punishments, and promptly refute and clarify attitude position.
The third is to focus on the main responsibility and main business of preparing for war.
Actively organize and participate in "Oriental-2022", Sino-Russian joint air strategic cruise, "Maritime Joint-2022", "Eagle Strike-2022", "International Military Games-2022" and other Chinese and foreign joint exercises and training leagues, deepening the Mutual trust and cooperation with the armed forces of relevant countries have played a positive role in improving the level of actual combat training.
The fourth is to effectively maintain the overall strategic stability.
Over the past year, Zhongshi has implemented global security initiatives, continued to deepen pragmatic exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries, and maintained strategic coordination between the two militaries at a high level; maintained the overall stability of Sino-US military relations, and urged the US to meet each other halfway to implement the consensus of the heads of state, unblock communication channels, Properly handle conflicts and differences, strengthen crisis management and control; maintain strategic communication between the defense departments and militaries of China and Europe; continue to deepen practical cooperation with neighboring countries in various fields, and play an active role in promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for neighboring countries; strengthen cooperation with developing countries such as Africa, Latin America, and the South Pacific. National defense and security cooperation; actively carry out international arms control and implementation cooperation, resolutely safeguard national strategic interests, and maintain global strategic stability.
Fifth, deeply participate in global security governance.
Actively participate in institutional meetings such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Defense Ministers' Meeting, the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus, and the China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting, send high-level military delegations to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, and participate in multilateral dialogue and cooperation mechanisms such as the Moscow International Security Conference, The first "Common Vision" Peacekeeping International Forum, Beijing Xiangshan Forum expert video conference, etc. were held to continuously enhance our military's international discourse power and influence.
Sixth, serve to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
The Navy's "Peace Ark" hospital ship went to Indonesia to implement the "Harmonious Mission-2022" mission to provide medical services to the local people; the Air Force's Y-20 aircraft went to Tonga, Afghanistan, Pakistan and other countries to perform humanitarian rescue missions; the Chinese military actively participated Peacekeeping, escort and other operations continue to provide public security products to the international community.
Tan Kefei pointed out that for peace, go to the world.
In the face of changes in the world, times, and history, the Chinese military will continue to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, focus on achieving the goal of the army's centennial struggle as scheduled, expand and deepen foreign military relations, and strengthen practical exchanges cooperation to make new and greater contributions to maintaining world peace and promoting common development.