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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Chinese and U.S. militaries held the second working group meeting in 2025 and the annual meeting of the maritime military security consultation mechanism in Hawaii from November 18 to 20, the Chinese Navy said Saturday.
The two sides held a frank and constructive exchange of views, mainly on the maritime and air security situation of China and the United States, on the basis of equality and respect, the Chinese navy said in a statement.
They reviewed typical encounters between the two countries' armed forces in maritime and airspace, assessed compliance with the rules of conduct for ensuring the safety of such encounters, and discussed measures to enhance naval security between the two countries, the statement said.
Representatives of the two armies also exchanged views on the topics of the 2026 working group meeting.
The statement said both sides agreed that the maritime military security consultation mechanism helps the frontline forces of the two countries conduct interactions more professionally and safely, reduce misunderstandings, avoid misjudgments, and manage risks and crises.
The Chinese side reiterated its strong opposition to any actions aimed at undermining China's sovereignty and security under the pretext of freedom of navigation or overflight.
China also firmly opposes any violation of its sovereignty, provocation, or close-in reconnaissance. The country will continue to strictly safeguard its national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with law and regulations, and to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, the statement said. -0-
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