China-US maritime consultation

The first round of China-U.S. consultation mechanism on maritime affairs was held in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for Boundary and Ocean Affairs, Hong Liang, co-chaired the meeting alongside U.S. State Department China Coordinator Mark Lambert.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in frank and constructive exchanges on maritime situations, maritime security, ocean economy, and environmental issues. Both sides stressed the importance of enhancing dialogue and communication, managing maritime situations, avoiding misunderstandings and misjudgments, and exploring mutually beneficial cooperation.
China urged the U.S. side to earnestly respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, refrain from interfering in maritime disputes in the region, and play a constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.