Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense Photo: China's Ministry of National Defense

When asked to share expectations on China-US mil-to-mil relations after Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call with US President Donald Trump at the request of the latter, and President Xi pointed out that the two sides should enhance communication in such fields as foreign affairs, economy and trade, military and law enforcement, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that China always upholds the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and stays committed to promoting a steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US military-to-military relationship. 

"We hope the US side will stop playing up the alleged 'China threat,' earnestly respect China's core interests and major concerns, and work with China towards the same direction to strengthen communication and dialogue, properly manage differences and enhance mutual understanding and mutual trust, so as to jointly improve and develop the relationship between the two militaries," Jiang said.

Global Times