The China and US talked in a meeting about the first step in the association between the two armies.
China and US talks in a meeting (Photo: Reuters)
China and US Talk Relations in a Video Meeting
According to Global Times, a member of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), General Liu Zhenli, and the chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department held a video meeting with General Charles Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff on Thursday.
The video meeting held by China and US was regarded as a significant step in the affinity between the two most powerful militaries, releasing positive signals. Thus, the world has high expectations for a stable military association between China and US.
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China and US Exchange Cooperation of Militaries
According to the China Military, the Chinese side has put forward a prerequisite for exchange and cooperation between the two militaries, which emphasizes the basis of equality and mutual respect between China and US.
However, the US side understood China’s statement and comprehended what they meant by equality and respect, this means avoiding miscalculation and establishing a guardrail. US also thinks that China’s remark meant to compromise and acceptance of one side’s hegemony.
The purpose of the China and US’ video meeting was to solve problems and reduce the risk of military friction or even a conflict between the two states.
