國防部回應中美兩軍交往：已有初步計劃和安排
MND Comment on China-US Defense Engagement: Preliminary Plans and Arrangements in Place
2月27日下午，國防部舉行例行記者會，國防部新聞局局長、國防部新聞發言人吳謙大校答記者問。
記者：據報道，美國總統特朗普對美軍高層進行了“史無前例的清洗”，解除了包括美軍參聯會主席在內的多名高官的職務。請問中方是否擔憂美軍高層的變動將影響中美兩軍關系？美國新任政府上臺后，中美兩軍是否有過溝通？中方對下階段中美兩軍關系有何期許？
Question: It’s reported that US President Donald Trump conducted an “unprecedented purge” of top military brass, dismissing multiple senior officers, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Is the Chinese side worried that the Pentagon shakeup might negatively impact China-US defense relations? Have the two militaries talked to each other since the new US administration? What’s your expectation for China-US defense relations in the next phase?
吳謙：中方從不干涉他國內政。關于中美兩軍關系，雙方通過軍事外交渠道保持著有效溝通。下階段兩軍交往，雙方已經有了一些初步的計劃和安排，我們將適時發布消息。
Wu Qian: China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries. On China-US military relations, the two sides maintain effective communication through military diplomatic channel. There have been some preliminary plans and arrangements for exchanges in the foreseeable future. We will release information on due course.
以史為鑒，未來可期。我們希望美方與中方相向而行，以兩國元首共識為引領，按照相互尊重、和平共處、合作共贏的原則，加強溝通對話，妥處矛盾分歧，開展務實合作，推動兩軍關系實現良好開局，不斷向前發展。
Taking lessons from history can help us build a better future. We hope the US side will work with us toward a common objective, be guided by the consensus between our heads of state, strengthen communication and dialogue, properly handle disagreements and differences, and conduct substantive cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation. In this way, it is hoped that the China-US military-to-military relations get off to a good start and continue to grow further.