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Military experts believe that Li Shangfu's clear reaffirmation of the Chinese government's solemn and principled stance on issues such as Taiwan deeply demonstrates the Chinese military's firm will and strong determination to defend national interests and safeguard national unity.
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu delivered a speech on the topic of "China's New Security Initiative" at the 20th Shangri La Dialogue on the 4th.
On the 4th, Li Shangfu gave a speech at the "Xianghui" on the topic of "China's New Security Initiative". He first emphasized the new path of security, which is "dialogue without confrontation, partnership without alliance, and win-win rather than zero sum". He proposed four initiatives: "replacing hegemony with mutual respect, surpassing jungle rules with fairness and justice, eliminating confrontational conflicts with mutual trust and consultation, and preventing camp confrontation with openness and inclusiveness.".
On the 4th, Lieutenant General He Lei, former Vice President of the Academy of Military Sciences, told the Global Times in Singapore that the Chinese military has vigorously promoted and elaborated on the Global Security Initiative to the international community at the International Security and Defense Forum. Based on the current international and regional security situation, it is of great significance to propose positive suggestions for implementing the four aspects of the Global Security Initiative.
Qi Dapeng, the director of the Strategic Consulting Center at the National Defense University, stated in an interview with the Global Times that compared to the previous day's speech by US Defense Minister Austin on the theme of "US leadership in the Indo Pacific region," most countries agree more with China's advocated concepts of communication, cooperation, and common security, especially in the Asia Pacific region where countries do not agree with the US's practice of engaging in alliance politics and forming cliques. "When communicating with colleagues from Malaysia and New Zealand, they talked about the United States' approach and believed that there are nearly 200 countries and regions in the world. The United States' so-called need to strengthen communication and enhance mutual trust with regional countries is actually only communicating within the small circle designated by the United States, rather than with most countries in the world," said Qi Dapeng.
"These issues are complex and challenging, but Minister Li is candid, sincere, and easy to understand. He expressed his hope for further in-depth exchanges with representatives on relevant issues to win recognition.".
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are the biggest troublemakers in changing the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, as they use foreign powers to seek independence and external forces to use Taiwan to contain China. If anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese military will not hesitate at all and will not fear any opponents. Regardless of the cost, it will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He Lei stated that Li Shangfu firmly reaffirmed the Chinese government's solemn and principled stance on issues such as Taiwan, and profoundly demonstrated the firm will and strong determination of the Chinese military to defend national interests and safeguard national unity.
Regarding this, Qi Dapeng stated that the logic behind Austin's keynote speech is that a war in the Taiwan Strait would have catastrophic consequences, so it is necessary to strengthen the alliance and demonstrate its strong deterrence. "But the most ironic thing is that while strengthening alliances and Indo Pacific deployments, the United States is imposing deterrence and pressure on China to approach, while also demanding the installation of its so-called 'guardrails' and communication with China. It also calls it crisis management and conflict prevention, but the root cause of regional instability precisely comes from the United States' concept of confrontation and containment. Therefore, Austin's signal is clearly not conducive to stabilizing Sino US relations, improving Sino US military relations, and promoting regional peace and stability."
The US's behavior of provoking while shouting for strengthened crisis management was particularly evident during this year's "Incense Conference". Two days before the "Incense Conference", the US Indo Pacific Command announced that on May 26th, a PLA J-16 aircraft conducted an "unprofessional" interception of the US military. As expected, Austin mentioned this matter in the speech of the "Incense Conference" on the 3rd. But Austin did not mention the truth revealed by the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army: on the day of the incident, the Shandong fleet was undergoing routine training in the South China Sea, and US reconnaissance planes deliberately entered the training area to carry out reconnaissance interference. The Southern Theater Command organized troops to handle it in accordance with regulations and laws.
Previously, Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army, stated that the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army organized sea and air forces to monitor and guard the entire process, and dealt with them in accordance with the law and regulations.The theater troops will always maintain a high level of vigilance, take all necessary measures, resolutely respond to all threats and provocations, and resolutely defend national sovereignty, security, and regional peace and stability.
On the 4th, after speaking, Li Shangfu answered a question about "Chinese military aircraft and warships intercepting US military aircraft and expelling US military ships", saying, "Why do all the things mentioned in the question happen near China's airspace and territorial waters, rather than in the airspace and territorial waters of other countries?" Li Shangfu said that the best way is for each country to manage its own warships and warships.
During an interview with Global Times reporters in Singapore, Zhu Qichao, Deputy Director of the National Defense Strategy and Technology Research Think Tank at the National University of Defense Technology, said that Minister Li's statement is very objective, and the fact is indeed true. This is common sense. It is precisely because you came to our doorstep to threaten our security, but the US accused us of being unprofessional. "This also proves that this series of events is deliberately instigated by the US military, creating public opinion. It can even be said that this is a deliberate design by the US military to deliberately pour dirty water on China and cooperate with the tone of the US Defense Minister Austin's speech."
The People's Liberation Army also made positive responses to a series of public opinion hype by the US military during the "Incense Conference" and achieved results. "Just now, two researchers from the UK Institute for International Strategic Studies also told me that Minister Li's speech not only demonstrates a firm stance and principles, but also demonstrates a sincere attitude, willing to maintain communication and exchange with major countries, especially with the United States." Zhu Qichao said that the People's Liberation Army came with an open attitude and hopes to have more and deeper exchanges with all parties.
