Key facts
- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun stated that a lack of trust between the US and China is straining bilateral relations.
- Dong Jun linked strained relations to perceptions of US rivalry.
- He urged cooperation to manage differences between the two nations.
- The comments were made at a security forum in Beijing.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun acknowledged a significant deficit of trust between the United States and China at a security forum in Beijing, stating that this lack of confidence is impacting bilateral relations. Dong Jun linked the strained ties to perceptions of US rivalry and called for cooperation to manage differences.
The comments come as the two global powers navigate complex geopolitical tensions, with a focus on managing potential flashpoints ahead of anticipated summits between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.