CHINA-MILITARY GAMES AND XIANGSHAN FORUM

On October 19, the CISM World Military Games commenced in central China’s Wuhan. Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the games where, according to Xinhua (October 19) he said:“Let the ‘sunshine of sports’ dispel the shadow of war, foster communications between different cultures, and bring together people's hearts for peace.” Separately, Politburo member and Vice Chairman of the CMC General Xu Qiliang said in his speech at the opening of the Xiangshan Forum on October 21, that “Asia-Pacific needs a peaceful environment and the world needs a stable Asia-Pacific.” He also said “[To facilitate] peace and stability [we] need to deepen dialogue and cooperation.” According to Reuters though, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe reiterated that“China is the only major country in the world that is yet to be completely reunified” and “Resolving the Taiwan question so as to realize China’s full reunification is the irresistible trend of the times, China’s greatest national interest, the righteous path to follow and the longing of all Chinese people.”





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