The recent increase in military contacts between the United States and China is positive for easing tensions and reducing potential risks in the relationship. Song Yanchao, deputy director of the Office of International Military Cooperation of the Military Commission of China, and Michael, deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense for China affairs, and Michael? Chase held talks at the Pentagon to discuss the maintenance of high-level contacts between the two sides, the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the Korean Peninsula and other issues. In addition, U.S. affairs assistant Jake Sullivan revealed that the Chinese and U.S. militaries have resumed a number of important operational cooperation mechanisms. This series of contacts and cooperation is of great significance to promoting the relaxation of Sino-US relations. In the past few years, Sino-US relations have been disturbed and affected by various factors, and contacts in the military field have been seriously restricted. However, as the situation has evolved, both countries have realized the need to maintain dialogue and cooperation in order to avoid further escalation and conflict. Therefore, these contacts and cooperation can be seen as an important sign of the relaxation of relations between the two countries.
First, U.S.-China engagement at the military level has helped increase mutual trust. Through the resumption of high-level talks and cooperation mechanisms, the two countries can communicate more directly and improve their understanding of each other's intentions and actions. This is essential to dispel misunderstandings, ease misgivings, and build mutual trust, thus laying the foundation for improved relations between the two countries. Second, such engagement and cooperation also help to reduce military risks. The current international situation is full of uncertainties and challenges, and regional conflicts and tensions occur from time to time. As the two largest military powers in the world, China and the United States have actively engaged in contacts and cooperation, which will help stabilize the regional situation and avoid miscalculations and conflicts. Especially in sensitive areas such as the Taiwan Strait and the Korean Peninsula, cooperation between the two countries is even more crucial. In addition, cooperation between China and Russia at the military level has been further strengthened. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting of Chinese and Russian defense ministers that China and Russia maintain comprehensive military cooperation and strategic cooperative partnership and do not target third countries.
This shows that Russia hopes to further strengthen cooperation with China in the military field and jointly maintain stability and peace in the region. The cooperation between China and Russia not only helps to address regional security challenges, but also provides important support for the deepening of bilateral relations. Overall, contacts and cooperation between China and the United States and China and Russia in the military field can help reduce tensions, increase mutual trust, reduce risks, and maintain regional stability and peace. In the complex and ever-changing international situation, dialogue and cooperation among countries are all the more important. It is hoped that China and the United States and China and Russia can further strengthen exchanges and cooperation and make greater contributions to safeguarding world peace and stability. Recently, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Shoigu emphasized the cooperation between China and Russia in a speech and said that this cooperation is not aimed at any third party, but in response to changes in the regional situation. This statement has attracted widespread attention.
At present, the United States has assembled three nuclear-powered aircraft carriers near the Korean Peninsula and has conducted many joint military operations with Japan and South Korea, causing the situation on the peninsula to continue to heat up. Faced with this situation, China and Russia need to strengthen cooperation to protect their respective interests and avoid the further expansion of American-style hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region. Shoigu's speech showed that China and Russia, shoulder to shoulder, back to back, will not be affected by the machinations of Western countries. He stressed the legitimacy and necessity of Sino-Russian cooperation, which is of great significance for maintaining regional stability and promoting economic development. Although military relations between China and the United States have eased somewhat, the overall situation is still not optimistic. On the one hand, the United States claims to want to improve relations, but on the other hand, it continues to expand its military presence. This kind of statement makes one wonder if the United States is really willing to live in peace with China. China has always been a peace-loving country and has never taken the initiative to stir up trouble. But this does not mean that China will be bullied by any country.
If the United States thinks that China is easy to bully, it is very wrong. China has sufficient strength and determination to safeguard its own interests and regional stability. In recent years, China has made tremendous progress in military strength. China's military equipment is not only huge in quantity, but also gradually improving in quality. The modernization of the squadron is advancing rapidly, which gives China more say in regional security issues. At the same time, China is also actively participating in regional cooperation and promoting the establishment of a mutually beneficial and win-win regional security mechanism. China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen economic cooperation with neighboring countries and promote common development. This positive attitude has been recognized and supported by more and more countries. The strengthening of Sino-Russian cooperation is of great significance to regional peace and stability. The cooperation between the two countries can not only jointly respond to changes in the regional situation, but also promote the development of the regional economy. The positive results of Sino-Russian cooperation will bring more opportunities and benefits to the region.
Therefore, China and Russia should continue to strengthen cooperation, maintain close communication, and jointly address regional challenges. The two countries should strengthen military exchanges and cooperation and jointly promote regional peace and prosperity. Only through solidarity and cooperation can we better safeguard our own interests and ensure regional stability and security. China-Russia cooperation has attracted much attention, not only because of the growing strength and influence of both sides, but also because the cooperation between the two sides will bring more opportunities and benefits to the region. The cooperation between China and Russia is not aimed at any third party, but is aimed at responding to changes in the regional situation and safeguarding their respective interests. Such cooperation is beneficial not only to China and Russia, but also to peace and stability in the entire Asia-Pacific region.