The People's Republic of China (PRC) declared on Saturday its unwavering commitment to defend its legitimate rights and interests at sea. The comment was made in a statement summarizing recent talks between the US and Chinese militaries in Hawaii.
The talks, originally held on April 3-4, aimed at promoting safe and secure air and maritime interactions and were part of efforts to ensure the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of military relations between the two countries.
In the statement, the Chinese Defense Ministry emphasized the need for a "frank and constructive exchange of views" on the maritime and air security situation affecting both China and the United States.
