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2026-05-30 11:58:54
[US Defense Secretary: Mutual Respect and Communication Between the US and China Are Crucial for Maintaining World Peace] On September 30th, local time, US Defense Secretary Hergsays delivered a speech at the first plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue. In response to a question from an expert from the Chinese Academy of Military Sciences, he stated that mutual respect and communication between the United States and China are crucial for maintaining regional and global peace. Hergsays said, “I believe there is mutual respect between the two sides, a mutual understanding of each other’s capabilities and strengths, and a recognition of how the United States and China can cooperate most effectively in today’s world. I want to assure you that this mutual trust is real, I believe it is substantial, and it has profound significance for the history of peace in the region and the world.” (CCTV)
