A senior officer of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said Monday China is ready to deepen exchanges and cooperation with U.S. armed forces.
Jing Zhiyuan, commander of the PLA's Second Artillery Force, made the remarks when he met with Ike Skelton, chairman of the Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
China and the United States have extensive strategic interests, said Jing, who is also a member of the Central Military Commission (CMC).
He said the relations between the two armed forces have maintained a sound momentum, featured by frequent exchanges, expanding cooperation and increasing mutual understanding and trust.
"China holds a positive attitude toward the development of ties between the two armed forces, and is willing to make joint efforts with the U.S. side to push forward exchanges and cooperation," Jing told Skelton and his delegation.
Skelton said he was honored to be among first batch of U.S. congressmen to visit the Second Artillery Force.
He said the two armed forces should enhance dialogue and exchanges so as to promote the peace and friendship between the two countries.
Jing also briefed Skelton China's nuclear policy and strategy and the construction and application of nuclear forces.
China's policy of "no first use of nuclear weapons at any time under any circumstances" is firm and consistent, and will never be changed, Jing added.
Source: Xinhua |
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