Dong Jun has a video call with the US Secretary of Defense

On the evening of April 16, Defense Minister Dong Jun made a video call with US Secretary of Defense Austin at an appointment. Dong Jun stressed that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests, and China's core interests will never be damaged. The Chinese People's Liberation Army will never let go of all "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external connivance and support. The current situation in the South China Sea is generally stable, and regional countries have the will, wisdom and ability to solve the problem. The US side should recognize China's firm position, earnestly respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, and take practical actions to safeguard regional peace and the stability of China-US military-to-military relations. The two sides also exchanged views on other issues of common concern.