FM: Top US general's China tour beneficial ( 2004-01-15 21:20) (Xinhua) The visit to China by Richard
Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US armed forces, will play a
positive role in promoting bilateral military relations, said Kong Quan, Chinese
Foreign Ministry spokesman. on Thursday.
Myers arrived here Tuesday for a good-will and official visit, and, during
his stay in Beijing, he met with Jiang Zemin, chairmanof the Central Military
Commission, and other military leaders.
Kong said Myers and Chinese officials discussed three topics:
-- The formation of constructive China-US relations. China and the United
States have differences, but they are outweighed by common interests. The
development of China-US constructive and cooperative relations benefits both
countries, and is conducive toworld peace and stability.
-- The military relationship, which is an important component of the state
relationship. The two sides agreed to promote contacts and mutual understanding
in military relations.
-- The Taiwan issue, which is the most important and sensitive issue in
China-US relations. The Chinese government adheres to theprinciples of "peaceful
reunification", and "one country and two systems", and would like to make all
efforts to achieve peaceful reunification, but it will not allow Taiwan's
independence. CMC chairman Jiang Zemin reaffirmed that China valued the US
government's commitment, and hoped the US side would play a constructive role in
the peaceful settlement of the Taiwan issue.
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