Singapore-Shangri-La Dialogue/USA
Singapore - May 31, 2019 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe with U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan entering, shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Wei, Shanahan leaving
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Qian, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of National Defense:
"It's very important to maintain a stable China-U.S. military relationship. The two armies should implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen exchanges and cooperation, manage and control divergences and risks, so as to make the relationship a stabilizer of the relations between the two countries."
FILE: Singapore - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Shangri-La Hotel facade
5. National flag of Singapore, hotel flags
6. Security checkpoint in hotel
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Qian, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of National Defense:
"When it comes to the issue of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the U.S. side should never underestimate the resolve, will and capacity of the Chinese military."
FILE: Singapore - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Sign reading "Shangri-La hotel"
9. Hotel facade
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe held talks with U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan prior to the opening of the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday in Singapore in an atmosphere described as "positive and constructive" by Wu Qian, spokesman with China's Ministry of National Defense.
This was the Chinese minister's first meeting with Shanahan as U.S. acting defense secretary, and the two discussed the China-U.S. military relationship, the Korean Peninsula issue and other affairs of common concerns "frankly and friendly," with some consensus reached, Wu said.
"It's very important to maintain a stable China-U.S. military relationship. The two armies should implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen exchanges and cooperation, manage and control divergences and risks, so as to make the relationship a stabilizer of the relations between the two countries," Wu said.
The Chinese minister particularly emphasized that there have been a series of negative expressions and actions on the Taiwan-related issues from the U.S. side, which China resolutely opposes.
"When it comes to the issue of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the U.S. side should never underestimate the resolve, will and capacity of the Chinese military," Wu quoted the minister as saying.
Both sides agreed to jointly push forward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and safeguard the peace and stability of the region, he said.
Wei and Shanahan are in Singapore to attend the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue, also called the Asia Security Summit, and they will each deliver a speech at the plenary sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
Singapore-Shangri-La Dialogue/USA
Dateline : May 31, 2019/File
Location : Singapore
Duration : 1'16
Singapore - May 31, 2019 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe with U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan entering, shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Wei, Shanahan leaving
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Qian, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of National Defense:
"It's very important to maintain a stable China-U.S. military relationship. The two armies should implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen exchanges and cooperation, manage and control divergences and risks, so as to make the relationship a stabilizer of the relations between the two countries."
FILE: Singapore - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Shangri-La Hotel facade
5. National flag of Singapore, hotel flags
6. Security checkpoint in hotel
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Qian, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of National Defense:
"When it comes to the issue of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the U.S. side should never underestimate the resolve, will and capacity of the Chinese military."
FILE: Singapore - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Sign reading "Shangri-La hotel"
9. Hotel facade
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe held talks with U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan prior to the opening of the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday in Singapore in an atmosphere described as "positive and constructive" by Wu Qian, spokesman with China's Ministry of National Defense.
This was the Chinese minister's first meeting with Shanahan as U.S. acting defense secretary, and the two discussed the China-U.S. military relationship, the Korean Peninsula issue and other affairs of common concerns "frankly and friendly," with some consensus reached, Wu said.
"It's very important to maintain a stable China-U.S. military relationship. The two armies should implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen exchanges and cooperation, manage and control divergences and risks, so as to make the relationship a stabilizer of the relations between the two countries," Wu said.
The Chinese minister particularly emphasized that there have been a series of negative expressions and actions on the Taiwan-related issues from the U.S. side, which China resolutely opposes.
"When it comes to the issue of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the U.S. side should never underestimate the resolve, will and capacity of the Chinese military," Wu quoted the minister as saying.
Both sides agreed to jointly push forward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and safeguard the peace and stability of the region, he said.
Wei and Shanahan are in Singapore to attend the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue, also called the Asia Security Summit, and they will each deliver a speech at the plenary sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
ID : 8112122
Published : 2019-06-01 09:03
Last Modified : 2019-06-01 18:15:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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