Beijing
\nThe United States national security adviser has held wide-ranging talks with a top Chinese military official in Beijing, wrapping up a three-day trip aimed at strengthening communication between the world powers on a range of issues.
\nJake Sullivan met General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Thursday, as China is embroiled in security rows with US allies Japan and the Philippines.
\nThe NSA raised issues such as \u201cstability\u201d in the Taiwan Strait, \u201cUS commitment to freedom of navigation in the South China Sea\u201d, China\u2019s support for \u201cRussia\u2019s defence industrial base\u201d and ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, according to a White House statement.
\nOn Taiwan, Zhang warned that the status of the self-ruled island was \u201cthe first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations\u201d.
\nThe independence of Taiwan and \u201cpeace and stability\u201d in the Taiwan Strait were \u201cincompatible\u201d, he said, according to a readout from China\u2019s Ministry of National Defense.
\n\u201cChina demands that the US halts military collusion with Taiwan, ceases arming Taiwan, and stops spreading false narratives related to Taiwan,\u201d Zhang added.
\nBefore the talks, Zhang had praised the US for the value it placed on \u201cmilitary security and our military-to-military relationship\u201d.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s rare that we have the opportunity to have this kind of exchange,\u201d Sullivan told Zhang in response.
\nThe two officials arranged for more direct military talks between commanders in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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