US actions urged to fix military relations

The Ministry of National Defense said the United States is solely to blame for the recent rise in tension between the Chinese and US militaries, and demands "rational" and "sincere" actions from the US to work with China to improve military ties, a ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Experts said the US administration is using China to rally voter support for the upcoming US midterm elections in November, and US pressure against China will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

On Sept 20, the US State Department imposed sanctions on China's Equipment Development Department and its director for purchasing Russian Su-35 combat aircraft and the S-400 missile system.