China will not publish LTS

The Chinese President stated that he would not withdraw an inch from the territory that he occupied on the disputed territory. Xi Jinping's steadfastness was conveyed in response to comments by US Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who questioned the militarization of LTS.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressly backed on Wednesday (27/6) that his country was claiming disputed islands in the South China Sea (LTS), saying China would not release the LTS. This message was sent after US Secretary of Defense James Mattis addressed the issue of militarization in the disputed area when he met in Beijing with a number of representatives of the Chinese government

"China will not retreat to the disputed islands, and with regard to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China, our attitude is very strict and clear.The area that was pbaded down by the ancestors, we will not take a inch, "added Xi.

Currently, US and Chinese relations are hot because of tensions over many aspects. But according to US officials, the tension will not change Mattis' efforts to save relations between the two countries with extraordinary military might.

While in Beijing, Mattis met with Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and Politburo Member Yang Jiechi on issues related to the conflict in North Korea, Afghanistan, as well as other issues such as Improved cooperation and dialogue that began with the invitation of the Chinese Minister of Defense to visit the Pentagon.

Mattis' own visit coincides with the warming of LTS disputes, China's pressure on Taiwan and China's long-term ambition to counter US forces in the Indo region -peaceful. Missis and landed long range bombers on a number of disputed islands on LTS, Mattis accused Xi of violating his promise not to militarize at LTS. Shortly after, the Pentagon decided not to invite Chinese troops to participate in military exercises in the Pacific region.

During his visit to China, Mattis says he is ready to try to participate in the dynamics of China's strategy and leadership. On the contrary, China accuses the United States of improving more and more its relations with Taiwan, a rebel Chinese province.

According to Defense Secretary Matt Randy Schriver, the United States and China have agreed In his statement, Schriver also said that China is ready to support US efforts to end the program. nuclear weapons and support the UN Security Council resolution to enforce the resolution. sanctions against the North. [19659004] In addition, China will also support US efforts to trigger negotiations related to the Afghanistan conflict by bringing together government insurgents and Taliban and jointly discussing the issue of counter-terrorism and the eradication of terrorism. piracy.

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