China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, indicates Iran's willingness to exercise restraint following an attack on Israel. The U.S. and China hold significant defense talks, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasizing the importance of high seas freedom of navigation, especially in the South China Sea. Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun suggests pragmatic military relations and exploring ways to coexist with the U.S. The first direct communication between the defense chiefs of both countries in 18 months aims to enhance trust and maintain peace and stability in the region.
China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability https://t.co/pRF7tNoX0O
⚠️ CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS BEIJING AND JAKARTA WANT REGIONAL PEACE AND STABILITY Full Story → https://t.co/DEA8BfikzP
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI IN JAKARTA: WE BOTH AGREE TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE REGION
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI : BOTH MINISTERS EXPRESSING SADNESS TOWARDS WHAT HAPPEN IN MIDDLE EAST
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI : EXPECT ALL RELATED PARTIES TO EXERCISE RESTRAINT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI : WE HOPE USA LISTENS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY REGARDING GAZA ISSUE AND UN RESOLUTION
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI : CHINA EXPECTS US TO SUPPORT UN RESOLUTION ON CEASE FIRE IN GAZA
INDONESIA FOREIGN MIN: BELIEVES CHINA WILL USE ITS POWER TO PREVENT FURTHER ESCALATION IN MIDDLE EAST
INDONESIA FOREIGN MIN: DISCUSSED SOME REGIONAL ISSUES, INDONESIA EMPHASISED ITS COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN PEACE IN INDO PACIFIC
INDONESIA FOREIGN MIN: CHINA AND INDONESIA AGREE DURING BILATERAL MEETING TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION AND BILATERAL RELATIONS
Will US and China change course in South China Sea after defence ministers’ call? https://t.co/92fBiQnxpq
Few details were provided on the conversation. In its statement, the Pentagon said Mr. Austin “underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed under international law, especially in the South China Sea.” https://t.co/5x3oDfuaaj
The Chinese and U.S. militaries should “explore ways of coexisting,” China’s defense minister told his American counterpart during a video call this week, the first direct communication between the countries’ defense chiefs in 18 months. https://t.co/GtBNhdRbdd
During his first call with PRC Minister of Defense Admiral Dong Jun, Secretary Austin discussed a range of issues, including the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed under international law, especially in the South China Sea. https://t.co/1yWuYiztIC
#China says its defense minister called for greater “trust” between Beijing and #Washington in their defense chiefs’ first substantive talks in nearly 18 months. https://t.co/xKefxOov8F
China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says https://t.co/mJ53Gissea https://t.co/lePZPsZW1V
⚠️ CHINA, US SHOULD FIND WAYS FOR PRAGMATIC MILITARY RELATIONS, CHINESE DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/w7HTp3sdYP https://t.co/STnHYkkIDj
CHINA DEFENCE MINISTER SUGGESTS CHINA AND US SHOULD SEEK WAYS TO COEXIST DURING TALK WITH US COUNTERPART
The U.S. #DefenseSecretary spoke with his Chinese counterpart today for the first time since November 2022. https://t.co/q5V8WxaA2i
NEWS: @SecDef Austin Meets Virtually With Chinese Defense Minister for First Time https://t.co/wamLVdJFxj
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Chinese counterpart Tuesday that U.S. forces will continue to fly and sail in international waters, including the disputed South China Sea. https://t.co/q7elQRlBoK
.@SecDef Austin speaks with new Chinese counterpart for first time https://t.co/pVMbwrUSVS https://t.co/pVMbwrUSVS
"SecDef Austin spoke Tues to Dong Jun, a retired admiral who became 🇨🇳 defence minister in December...It was the 1st significant minister-level engagement between the militaries since Nov '22" https://t.co/ziVjDUM9if
US & China defence heads hold first significant contact since 2022 https://t.co/SAgapCaIql via @ft
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi says Iran willing to ‘exercise restraint’ following attack on Israel (HK Free Press) The United States has repeatedly made public appeals for China to use its influence over Tehran to manage tensions in the region, which are currently turbocharged… https://t.co/Uxx4z2Hqsp