Cooperation key to regional security

How can we guarantee security in the Asia-Pacific?

First, sound interactions among major countries hold the key. It is no exaggeration to say that the Asia-Pacific can enjoy stability only when Sino-US relations remain stable. China upholds nonconflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation with the United States, which on the one hand focuses on bilateral relations, and on the other hand accommodates the security of Asia-Pacific and even the whole world.

China speaks highly of the positive progress in crisis management made by the two sides in recent years, but we have also noted that over the past year and more, the US has not only reinforced its surveillance against and reconnaissance of China by aircraft and ships, but also increased its military activities in the South China Sea, posing a challenge to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This is inconsistent with the calming situation in the South China Sea as well as the US claim that it won't take sides on the South China Sea issue.