US and China defense leaders stressed the significance of maintaining open lines of military communication to manage rising tensions, especially over Taiwan and South China Sea territorial disputes.
China called for building mutual trust and relationship based on non-conflict and non-confrontation, highlighting the military sphere as crucial in stabilizing the relationship.
Dong warned the US against interfering in China's Taiwan matters and respecting Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, emphasizing the importance of China's territorial sovereignty.
The call between US Defense Secretary Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong is part of efforts to prevent major crises by stabilizing the military aspect of the US-China relationship.
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