Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

When asked to comment on reports that Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro claimed that China could see recent cuts to US-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to reassert itself in the so-called "Indo-Pacific" region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and does not seek confrontation between major powers. She added that China hopes relevant countries will also play a positive role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Global Times