Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, the U.S. and Chinese militaries held a major video call on December 21 in what is considered a key point in current international relations. Through this call, the two sides had in-depth discussions on the South China Sea and Taiwan issues, and showed their respective positions and predictions on the possible future direction.
Defense Ministry officials said that in the video conference, Chinese military representatives firmly stated the country's position: China will spare no effort to protect its territorial integrity and sovereign rights and interests. Referring to the South China Sea, the representative of China stressed the importance of peace and stability in the South China Sea to the entire Asia-Pacific security system, noting that most of the countries surrounding the South China Sea have close economic and trade ties with China, which play a crucial role in regional development and prosperity.
At the same time, the Chinese side also urged the United States to be cautious in handling issues involving China's core interests. On the Taiwan issue in particular, the Chinese representative made it clear that he opposed any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and warned that any attempt to undermine the one-China principle would be met with resolute countermeasures. In addition, the recent activities of the US side in arms sales and military exercises and Xi have aroused strong dissatisfaction in China.
Regarding the U.S. role in the South China Sea, the video call mentioned that the U.S. may use regional affairs to maintain its global strategic layout and influence the regional balance through its military presence. However, the representative of China made it clear that no one can replace the partnership between neighboring countries based on the principles of mutual respect and win-win cooperation in maintaining regional peace and stability.
It is worth noting that in the course of this exchange, although the top leaders of the two militaries showed their respective attitudes of insisting on their own views, the two sides agreed to continue to reduce misunderstandings and prevent risks through dialogue and communication mechanisms. This professional and pragmatic approach to communication shows that despite differences and challenges, maintaining a stable relationship remains a common goal for both sides.
Overall, in the current complex and volatile international environment, this high-level video call between the Chinese and US militaries is not only a platform for direct communication and exchange, but also an opportunity to demonstrate the posture and action strength of a responsible major country. By expressing positions with each other, sharing concerns, and exploring possibilities for cooperation, it has become a long-term and arduous task in the development of bilateral relations in the future to find common ground while ensuring that national interests are not harmed.