Navy chief stresses cooperation with US
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COMMANDER of the People’s Liberation Army Navy Wu Shengli has stressed that China and the United States have key roles in ensuring peace and stability in the South China Sea, and cooperation between the navies of the two countries is “the only correct option.”
Wu made the remarks yesterday during a meeting with his US counterpart Admiral John Richardson and his delegation to discuss maritime security.
Describing the current security situation in waters around China as “complicated and sensitive” and noting the escalating South China Sea issue, Wu said Richardson’s visit will be beneficial for the two countries to strengthen communications, promote trust, resolve doubts and avoid misjudgments.
“We will never sacrifice our sovereignty and interests in the South China Sea,” Wu said, stressing that it is China’s “core interest” and concerns the foundation of the Party’s governance, the country’s security and stability and the Chinese nation’s basic interests.
Wu said that China will not recede over territorial sovereignty or fear any military provocation, which the Chinese navy is fully prepared to cope with.
“We will never stop our construction on the Nansha Islands halfway ... The Nansha Islands are China’s inherent territory, and our necessary construction on the islands is reasonable, justified and lawful,” Wu added.
He stressed that “no matter what country or person applies pressure,” China will push forward and complete island construction as planned.
Wu said China will never be caught off guard, and the number of its defense facilities is determined by the threats it faces. He said China will never give up efforts to solve the South China Sea issue peacefully.
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